 Bill Gootnick presenting at SCORE's FREE seminar
Workshops that "really work"
SCORE's workshop program is designed to help both new and existing businesses learn and understand the processes and techniques that are required to develop a successful enterprise.
The "Business Success Series“ are five or more workshops offered that cover all aspects of running and growing a small business, a must for startups. By coming through the series, it is the hope of SCORE that entrepreneurs will be on their way to developing a sound marketing, financial and/or business plan.... the foundation required for successful growth and financing.
Workshop presenters have years of successful, practical experience in the subject matter they are presenting and are always available during breaks and at the end of class to answer one on one questions.
Other SCORE counselors are generally on hand to help as well at each workshop and attendees can get mentored, if they wish, through the entire series and beyond.
(All at no cost)
SCORE's Business Success Series
This Saturday series is recommended for existing businesses, new and start-ups.
Saturday workshops run from 8:30 am to 3 pm.
The SCORE Advantage: All workshop material is free and each workshop comes with FREE face to face confidential mentoring if needed.
2011 Spring-The Business Success Series: Thousand Oaks - at Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Every Saturday, starting January 29, 8:30 am to 3 pm
SCORE's Night Workshops Start February 24
What you will learn:
- This is a two part class designed to help small business owners formulate an action marketing plan that can be implemented over the next 180 to 360 days.
- We will cover strategy development to support specific sales that are forecasted by month.
- Tactical plan development will be completed in this class.
- This is a hands-on, “working” workshop for two nights; workbook is supplied.
Who should attend? New and existing businesses
What you will learn:
- Origin of branding and why it works.
- Benefits versus features.
- Creating a branding message, tag-lines and slogans.
- Strategies to reach your target audience and more.
Who should attend? All small businesses, new and existing
What you will learn:
- How to create a succinct and effective plan.
- How to write an executive summary.
- How to clearly identify your objectives and strategies and put them in writing.
- Create a mission statement.
- Building your plan in a step by step manner by “modules”...a unique process created by SCORE.
- Workbook is supplied.
Who should attend? All small businesses, new and existing who need a plan
What you will learn:
- How to prepare your “30 second” verbal mission statement.
- How to take advantage of the Chamber of Commerce.
- Networking techniques and ideas aimed at results.
- This is an actual Networking class as attendees will present their products and services.
Who should attend? All small businesses, new and existing
What you will learn:
- The pitfalls in buying or selling a business
- How to evaluate a business’s true value
- What to ask for in documents when buying
- How to prepare to get the best price possible when selling
- How to finance a new business
- Franchising, buying, selling and financing, what’s out there today and is it for you.
Who should attend? Anyone interested in buying and selling a business or owning a franchise
What you will learn:
- Everything you want to know about QuickBooks in one class, including:
- How to set up a company file; Setting up items; Invoicing and Receivables;
- Bills and Payments; How to fix common problems in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable;
- Bank Reconciliations; QuickBooks Pro; and much more
SCORE's Legal Workshops ... At Night
- Definition of an Employee and Independent Contractor
- New Developments in the Law
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Employees vs. Independent Contractors
- Risks of Getting it Wrong
- What to do when hiring an Independent contractor
- Termination Considerations
- How to Plan for a Termination
- Termination Considerations
- Legal Compliance
- Steps to Take in Termination of an Employee
- Employee manuals and job descriptions ... Hiring the right way
Who should attend? Any business that has or is contemplating hiring employees or independent contractors.
- What is an Exit Strategy and When to Plan for it!
- Why have an Exit Plan
- Basic Exit Strategies
- Tax Considerations
- Succession Planning
- Estate Planning Basics
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Use of Life Insurance
- Methods of Transferring Business to Family Members
Who should attend? Anyone currently in business.
- History of Sexual Harassment/Causes
- Recent Cases
- Types of Sexual Harassment
- Potential Liability of Sexual Harassment and ways to minimize your risks
Who should attend? Any business that has or is contemplating hiring employees.
- California Wage & Hour Laws
- Difference Between Exempt & Non-Exempt Employee
- Risks of Getting it Wrong
- Recent Cases
- Employment contracts, and are they enforceable?
Who should attend? Any business that has or is contemplating hiring employees.
- Is There Such A Thing as “Business Ethics”?
- Is Business Ethics Different From Other Ethics?
- Principal Ethical Philosophies
- How to Make Ethical Decisions
- The Liabilities and Risks of Not Establishing Ethical Guidelines
Who should attend? Anyone starting or currently in business.
- Value of a Credit Application
- Personal Guarantees
- Need for Written Confirmation for Order of Goods
- Key Clauses to Contain in Contract
Who should attend? Anyone starting or currently in business who has customers.
Links to Free Government Seminars:
California Economic Development Department (EDD) Payroll Tax Seminars
California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Seminars
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Small Business Events
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SCORE is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration