Friday, July 3, 2009

July 17, 2009 ACCOUNTING and RISK MANAGEMENT: Track and Protect Your Assets


Workshop Presenter: Irv Williamson

This workshop shows you how accounting statements like an income statement and balance sheet can help you understand and manage your business. It also covers the basics of federal, state and local taxes and the importance of good record keeping. Finally, it gives you an introduction to evaluating business risks and insuring against them.

SCORE Chicago
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago
8:45 am – 12:30pm
$40 Pre-Paid online; $50 At the door
(312) 353-4540

Register here: http://bit.ly/AccountingRisk

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

July 14, 2009 FINANCIALS: Master Cash Flows and Profits


Workshop Presenter: Norman Letofsky
Improve business results by effective use of financial tools for forward planning and analysis. This workshop covers cash flow (as different from an income statement) and break even analysis to help you achieve financial success in your business. Attendees will have access to a cash flow template in Excel format which they can customize.

SCORE Chicago
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago
8:45 am – 12:30pm
$40 Pre-Paid online; $50 At the door
(312) 353-4540

Register here: http://bit.ly/Financials


Monday, June 29, 2009

July 13, 2009 TAKING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE: Build, Improve Your Website


Workshop Presenter: Iain Lopata

This internet workshop is designed for business owners looking to venture out onto the world wide web. Whether you have a product or service that you would like to sell, an interest in building your business website or creating an online business, this session will introduce you to the key concepts and concerns faced by small business owners as they take their business online.

SCORE Chicago
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago
8:45 am – 12:30pm
$60 Pre-Paid online; $70 At the door
(312) 353-4540

Register here: http://bit.ly/TakeBusinessOnline


Friday, June 26, 2009

July 10, 2009 MARKETING AND SELLING: Targeting to Get Customers


Workshop Presenter: Ronald Kirshbaum

Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals/objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets; this workshop will cover effective and strategic utilization of pricing, promotion, product planning and distribution to give you a competitive edge.

SCORE Chicago
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago
8:45 am – 12:30pm
$40 Pre-Paid online; $50 At the door
(312) 353-4540

Register here: http://bit.ly/MarketingSelling


Tuesday, June 23, 2009

July 7, 2009 GOING INTO BUSINESS: Evaluate Yourself, Take First Steps


Workshop Presenter: Henderson Feagin

Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? This workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.

SCORE Chicago
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago
8:45 am – 12:30pm
$40 Pre-Paid online; $50 At the door
(312) 353-4540

Register here: http://bit.ly/GoingIntoBusiness


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

June 30, 2009 ALL ABOUT FRANCHISING: Fast Track to Owning A Business


Workshop Presenter: Jerry Moriarity

Learn about franchising as an alternative to starting up a new business. Explore franchising opportunities and learn franchise myths, realities and regulations. Also learn how to select the franchise that is right for you.

SCORE Chicago

500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago

8:45 am – 12:30pm

$50 Pre-Paid online; $60 At the door

(312) 353-4540

Click here for more information and to register





Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 23, 2009 GET FINANCING: Learn Sources, Impress Your Banker


Workshop Presenter: Larry Pelka

Understand the various ways you might finance your business and how to approach friends and family, angel investors, banks and venture capitalists. Learn to prepare the documents you need to submit for each. A guest banker will also present criteria to obtain financing.

SCORE Chicago

500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250, Chicago

8:45 am – 12:30pm

$40 Pre-Paid online; $50 At the door

(312) 353-4540

Click here for more information and to register