2010 Summer Workshop Series Schedule - at Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce

SCORE 2010 Summer Workshop Series

ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES

June 12 - Aug 21, 2010 (Alt Saturdays) @ Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce
(NEW LOCATION in Thousand Oaks) 600 Hampshire Rd, #200, Westlake Village, CA 91361

#1 Jun 12 8:30am - 3:00pm [$49**] START, GROW, AND SUCCEED
If you are considering starting your own business, or just started one, attending this valuable workshop is a must. This comprehensive and easy to understand overview will provide you with the basic steps you need to take; 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. Legal structure covered by our SCORE lawyer.

#2 Jun 26 8:30am - 3:00pm [$49**] MARKETING PLAN AND SALES STRATEGY
Your marketing and sales plan is the backbone of your business. Learn how to build an effective marketing plan: Identify your market, customer; pricing; sales forecasting and how to promote and advertise your business. Our workbook session will help you actually create your own marketing and sales plan.

#3 Jul 10 8:30am - 3:00pm [$49**] FINANCIALS AND CASH MANAGEMENT
Financial Statements are the “report card” for your business. You will learn what they mean and how to use them. The ability to interpret the data and understand their meaning is imperative to making your endeavor a success. This workshop will help you classify and analyze your data correctly manage cash flow, and then how to use financial information to understand, maintain and grow your business. Workbook provided.

#4 Jul 24 8:30am - 3:00pm [$49**] BUILD 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 and is 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. Workbook provided.

#5 Aug 7 8:30am - 3:00pm [$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. Learn how to monitor and control your operation and grow and expand your business. We will cover building your team, how to expand your customer base, working with suppliers, contingency planning, basic insurance coverage and more. Lots of class interaction.

#6 Aug 21 8:30am - 3:00pm [$49**] WEBSITE & MARKETING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
Learn the how to use website marketing to increase sales; social networking (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin), and email marketing to reach more customers effectively. Effective SEO techniques will be explained and explored. A great class for both start-up and existing businesses

** Pre-registration Fees:
The Entrepreneur Success Series [#1-#5]: $199 (reg. $245); SAVE $46 if you purchase all five.
Complete Entrepreneur Success series that includes Website Marketing and Social Networking [#1-#6]: $229 (reg. $294). SAVE $65 if you purchase all six.
Registration at-the-door: Add $5 to pre-registration fees. Cash, check, money order, American Express, DISCOVER, MasterCard, and Visa accepted for payment.

Free business counseling. SCORE® is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

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