For workshop reservations, visit the SCORE Ventura County web site ( http://www.scoreventura.org/ ) or contact SCORE Ventura County at 805-204-6022 / info@scoreventura.org .  

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#1 ES - Sep 12, 2009      [$49**]
START, GROW, AND SUCCEED
If you are considering starting your own business, you should consider attending this valuable workshop. This comprehensive and easy to understand overview will provide you with the basic steps you need to take. It will show you how to research your idea, get the necessary permits, find funding, decide on an organizational structure, and the basics of a marketing, financial and business plan. [RS]

#2 ES - Sep 26, 2009      [$49**]
PREPARING A MARKETING PLAN AND SALES STRATEGY
Your marketing and sales plan is the backbone of your business. Learn how to select the proper service or products. Learn how to arrive at the correct pricing. Learn how to do promotions and advertising. Our workbook session will help you create a marketing plan and the strategies necessary to accomplish that plan. [RS][RE]

#3 ES - Oct 10, 2009      [$49**]
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIALS AND CASH MANAGEMENT
Financial Statements are the “report card” for your business. You will learn what they mean and how to use them. In order to manage your business successfully, the ability to interpret the data and understand their meaning is imperative to making your endeavor a success. This workshop will help classify your data correctly, and then how to use the financial information to understand, maintain or grow your business. [RS][RE]

#4 ES - Oct 24, 2009      [$49**]
BUILDING A BETTER BUSINESS PLAN – A HOW-TO APPROACH
You don’t know where you are going or how to get there unless you have a road map. A business plan forces you to think out all the facets of your business. It gives you the tools to evaluate how you are doing - a must to acquire financing. Learn how to set up your business goals, analyze your market, and forecast your earnings. During this session you will actually start or update your existing business plan. [RS][RE]

#5 ES - Nov 7, 2009      [$49**]
GROWING, MANAGING AND OPERATING YOUR BUSINESS
Business management and administration is another of those skills that spells the difference between successful business and just a job. You need to understand how to monitor and control your operation. Learn how to grow and expand your business. We will cover building your team, how to expand your customer base, working with suppliers, contingency planning, and more. [RS][RE]

#6 Int - Nov 21, 2009      [$69**]
INTERNET - MARKET RESEARCH AND WEB SITE DESIGN
This workshop was developed for both entrepreneurs who already have a website or are just getting started. Learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization, how to enhance your websites ranking. Learn keyword strategy, analyze site architecture, how to use web analytics to monitor your success, how to optimize links, domains, hosting and other key elements for a successful website. [RS][RE]

#7 Int - Dec 5, 2009      [$69**]
INTERNET - WEB SITE CONVERSION AND TRAFFIC TECHNIQUES
Having a website means nothing if your customers cannot find you online. Learn how to advertise, promote and drive traffic to your website. Learn how to convert “clicks” prospects into actual sales. This workshop will show you the techniques and how to get the most out them: Blogs; Facebook; Twitter and more. Plus receive a valuable take away CD of references and guides. [RS][RE]

#8 Gov - Dec 19, 2009      [$49**]
DOING BUSINESS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Learn how to conduct business with federal, state, and local governments. Although selling to the governments involves more rules and regulations, there is still a lot of business to get. This workshop will cover the steps that a small business needs to take in order to register (8A certification) and to develop a marketing plan and build successful relationships with government purchasing agents. [RS][RE]

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