News January - March 2006

The following are press releases or announcements from Chapter 23 of SCORE located in Rochester, New York.

March 28, 2006

Starting a Small Business

On Tuesday evenings, April 25th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th and May 23rd, 2006, SCORE Chapter 23, the US Small Business Administration and Greece Central School District Community Education will present a course, Starting a Small Business, at Olympia High School, 1139 Maiden Lane, Greece, NY from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The series will address how the Small Business Administration can help you, business planning, legal considerations, banking & finance, budgeting & cash management, insurance and marketing your business.

The fee for the course is $45.00. "Senior Saver" fee is $36.00.

 

March 21, 2006

Franchising: Why can it be a good option?

On Wednesday, April 12th, 2006, SCORE and the U.S. Small Business Administration will present a workshop entitled Franchising: Why can it be a good option? at the Federal Building in Conference Room B0340, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm.

The program includes information on Comparison of franchised vs. non franchised businesses, Process of finding a franchiser and getting started, Financial risks of both types of businesses and Establishing the business and operating plans.

The $25.00 registration fee includes continental breakfast. To register, call SCORE at (585) 263-6473. For more information about our workshops or SCORE, go to www.scorerochester.org

A proper photo ID is required and NO beverages are allowed into the building.

 

March 14, 2006

Need Help in Starting a Small Business?

The Rush-Henrietta High School Continuing Education Department ,  SCORE and the US Small Business Administration and will present a course, Starting and Operating Your Own Business, at the Rush-Henrietta High School, 1799 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The four week series will run on Monday evenings, April 3rd - May 1st, 2006.

The series will cover how to's on business planning, marketing techniques, banking, insurance, accounting and legal matters. Experts in their respective fields will conduct each session.

The fee for the course is $45.00. Call 359-7805 to register.  For more information about SCORE or this workshop, go to www.scorerochester.org.

 

March 13, 2006

SBA Teams With Strategic & Learning Services to Conduct Series of Live Webinars for Small Business Owners

WASHINGTON - Small business owners will be able to participate in a series of live interactive Webinars that will provide training on navigating the maze of federal contracting and other business essentials as if they are in a classroom setting.  The Webinars will be conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Strategic & Learning Services, Inc. (SLS), a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., announced SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto.

The first of the live Webinar training sessions will take place on March 15, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. EST and is one of a series of training sessions for small business owners that are eligible for the SBA's 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program.  Other eligible firms include firms that are eligible for 8(a) certification, HUBZone-certified, firms operating in areas of high unemployment or low income and firms that are owned by low income individuals.  The other Webinar dates for 2006 are May 17, July 19, August 16 and September 13.

"This is a great opportunity to educate small business owners from around the country that are not able to attend the classroom training sessions on how to obtain and manage federal contracts and how to grow their small businesses," said Administrator Barreto.  "We are happy that SLS has joined us in this effort to ensure that small businesses have access to their fair share of contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace."

Individuals planning to participate in the live Webinar, should visit www.sls-7j.net to register and click on the live web conference icon.  The live seminar will be archived on SLS's Web site the day after the session for individuals who are not able to participate on the scheduled date.  The maximum capacity for each session is 500.  Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to join the Webinar 10 minutes prior to the session to avoid missing valuable information. During the Webinar, small businesses will be able to e-mail their questions directly to the SLS instructors and get immediate responses.

The Webinar will also highlight:

• Techniques to analyze your business and assess your growth potential;
• Strategies for obtaining and managing government contracts;
• Tips on retaining and managing your employees;
• Utilizing marketing and sales techniques to enhance your business; and
• Assistance in developing a plan for strategic growth.

 For more information on how to receive federal contracting assistance from the SBA, visit www.sba.gov/gcbd.

 

February 10, 2006

Small Business Startup & Survival

On Wednesday, March 15th, 2006, SCORE and the US Small Business Administration will present an all-day workshop entitled Small Business Startup & Survival at the Federal Building in Conference Room B0340, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY from 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The program includes information on SBA programs, business planning, banking, marketing, and legal, tax and insurance considerations

The presenters will be people from the business community and SCORE members.

The $45.00 registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. For registration information call SCORE at (585) 263-6473. For more information about SCORE, go to www.scorerochester.org

A proper photo I.D. is required for admittance to the Federal Building and no beverages are allowed into the building.

 

January 31, 2006

Starting and Operating Your Own Business

On Tuesday evenings, March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2006, the US Small Business Administration, SCORE Chapter 23 and West Irondequoit Community Education will present a course, Starting and Operating Your Own Small Business, at 350 Cooper Road from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The fee for the course is $45.00. For further information and to register, please call 336-3014.
VISA or MasterCard accepted.
 

January 3, 2006

Women Business Owners' Roundtable

Open Forum

On Wednesday, February 1st, 2006, The US Small Business Administration, SCORE Chapter 23, SBDC/SUNY Brockport and the Greater Rochester Chapter of NAWBO will host a roundtable discussion targeted to women business owners at the Federal Building, 100 State Street, B-Level Conference Room, Rochester, NY from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Tap the knowledge and experience of other Roundtable participants or share your business success advice with other business owners. This month's Roundtable is an Open Forum. Bring your Questions, bring your Tips, bring your Lunch and bring a Friend!

There is no fee associated with the meeting. Brown Bag lunches welcome. To register, please call (585)263-6700 or e-mail victoria.reynolds@sba.gov.

A proper photo ID is required and no beverages are allowed to be brought into the building