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Roadmap to Success: How to Create a Business Plan (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Are you thinking about starting a business? It all starts with a good plan. But what is a business plan? Why do you need one? What does it need to include? These are important questions that can help set you and your business up for success. In this webinar, Jania Bailey, CEO of FranNet will answer these questions and help you think about how you approach your business plan. Her organization has helped thousands of people make the leap from Employee to Entrepreneur. In this webinar, you will learn: We will cover the necessary information for an effective Business Plan Who will request to see the Business Plan Why you need a well thought through Business Plan SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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How to Find Grant Opportunities for your Small Business (SCORE)

Zoom Webinar Online, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The pandemic and economic relief efforts have led to more grant opportunities than ever for the nation's small businesses. With the main federal relief programs now over, small businesses are seeking out other funding opportunities that may be available to them. In this workshop, we will help you understand the small business grant landscape, things to consider, where to find funding and more. The different types of grants available to small business owners Tips for crafting your grant application Other free and low-cost capital options for your business Question and answer period SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Web Traffic for Business (SCORE)

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This SCORE workshop on Google Search Engine Optimization(SEO) will cover the basics of website optimization through a checklist for beginners and be an opportunity to explore a few of the tools alongside local traffic and SEO expert Lacey Clifton-Jensen (@Chicadita). Workshop attendees will learn how to effectively jump to the top of the list in Google’s search algorithm with Google’s social platform and the steps to landing on the map the right way. Workshop Persenter: Lacey Clifton-Jensen Lacey is an energetic and innovative Social Media and SEO expert. Her expertise in using the ever- changing technology has helped her clients and employers achieve their marketing, communication and branding goals. She has developed and managed hundreds of projects which include Social Media marketing campaigns, SEO projects, blogging, PowerPoint presentations, YouTube videos, and White Papers. SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Ready, Set, Start Your Business! (SCORE)

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Looking to start a business or have recently starting a business? Building a strong foundation early on is key to success and longevity. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: • Operate by the basics • Create a business plan • Understand and use financial reports • and much more! ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Lew J Leichter 3 years with one of the Big CPA firms. 28 years in various accounting positions in the private sector. (VP OF FINANCE, FINANCIAL DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER) 20 years owning operating my own business offering accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning and tax preparation services to the local small business community. Michael Gordon As I was transitioning from the full time military to military reserve I started and operated a retail art, portrait art and art framing business. During this time I was completing a MBA program with emphasis industrial training and also working as an outside salesman for a wine company. In the pursuing years also owned and co-owned an educational consulting company while having a thirty-three... SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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How to Use Ebay to Test Marketing your Product (SCORE)

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Do you have an idea for a product or service that you'd like to get feedback about? Ebay is an ideal marketplace to test out customer acceptance of your idea/product/or service. John Richardson of Amazon Stores for You will cover the following topics: What are your electronic channel options for test marketing your product? What will you need to launch your product on any eCommerce platform? How to use ebay to test market your product Workshop Presenter: John Richardson of Amazon Stores for You John Richardson is a proven Senior Level Manager with over 14 years of experience delivering web based e-commerce solutions (point of sale and fulfillment) as Product Manager, COO, Manager of e-Business, Applications Development Manager, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Consultant. He has experience across wide variety of business sectors including Software, Web Development and Hosting, Financial, Healthcare, Energy, Telecom Services and Distribution. John is driven to deliver value-added benefits in challenging technology/ business environments impacting bottom-line results, and also has experience in setting up and managing Amazon Stores. SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Stop Selling and Start Educating (SCORE)

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Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for part 2 of the 4-part marketing series. We'll take you through the ultimate marketing essentials you will need for your business to be a success. Ramon will show you the power of educating your customer instead of trying to “sell” your customer. By educating your customer you’ll be guiding them to buy from you instead of trying to convince them. In this webinar you will learn: The importance of building an attraction to your business. How to build a lead capture system for your business. How and why to educate your customers and nurture them to a sale. How to wow your customers so they want to buy from you over and over again. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Ramon is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of several books, including Celebrity CEO. He's the founder of SmartHustle.com. Get to know more about Ramon at www.RamonRay.com Ramon Ray Entrepreneur, Founder, Author   SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Video Marketing Strategies That Generate Engagement and Leads (SCORE)

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With so many different types of cameras, audio equipment, and lighting kits, video marketing can be a complex medium to break into. Still, video can be a huge marketing tool, and without it, you will see a significant impact on your leads and income. In this webinar, business consultant, speaker, and success coach Holly Jean Jackson will show you step-by-step tried and true video strategies that generate awareness and leads. You will learn: Simple ways to produce video content How to use video to generate leads How to grow your email list ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Holly Jean Jackson helps business owners and entrepreneurs love their life and their business again. With over 12 years of technology and business experience, she helps business owners get their groove back physically, mentally and emotionally. Holly Jean Jackson Success Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant   SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Ask an Expert – Retail Strategies (SCORE)

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Ask an Expert - Retail Strategies that Address Supply Chain, Automated Technology, Social Commerce and More Supply-chain, digital disruption, evolving customer expectations, retaining employees, modern marketing and inflation are just a few of the many challenges that retail owners are facing in today's times. In celebration of National Independent retail month, we have dedicated a full hour to answering any question you might have about running a retail business. Join us for a live Q&A led by retail expert Ritchie Sayner, who will address your important questions using his decades of industry knowledge. ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Mr. Ritchie Sayner is a SCORE mentor in the Kansas City, MO chapter offering his expertise in retailing to SCORE clients as well as in-business retailers. Ritchie Sayner SCORE Mentor, SCORE Kansas City SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Ask an Expert – Rural Business Ownership

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“The economic potential of small businesses in rural America is far-reaching and has the potential to be a significant contributor to the country’s sustained economic growth.” Amazon While this may be the case, there are significant barriers entrepreneurs in rural environments face, some of which include access to capital, connectivity and labor. Join us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions by an expert panel, including members from the USDA and SCORE Mentor Kent Adams, who specializes in assisting rural business owners. ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) • Experienced in Agriculture and regenerative operations include water, carbon sequestration, and carbon credits. • Experienced in packaged goods marketing including OTC, Skin Care, Personal Care, and first aid. • Experienced in industrial adhesives, cleaner, and specialty chemical products direct to large users and through distribution. • Work in SCOPE 2 and SCOPE 3 carbon analysis.... Kent Adams SCORE WEBSITE REGISTRATION

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Small Business Cybersecurity (SCORE)

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Small Business Cybersecurity and Scam Defense Strategy Update for 2022-2023 As cyber threats and scams increased rapidly in the past 12 months, Trend Micro and Scamadviser experts team up to provide important updates about today's digital technology landscape and how to keep your business protected. Join this webinar to hear Mitchel Chang, Jon Clay and Jorij Abraham go into detail about: Digital transformation and its impact to cyber defenses, such as a zero-trust strategy Threat updates and an introduction to the cyber “risk” index How criminals are leveraging various technological advancements and social engineering to commit fraud and scams BROUGHT TO YOU BY Trend Micro For over 33 years, Trend Micro’s unwavering vision has been to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. This single-minded passion has inspired our innovations that keep up with the bad guys despite a changing IT landscape, riskier user behavior, and constantly evolving threats. Trend Micro Initiative for Education includes all of our community outreach efforts working to provide digital safety education and user awareness. Trend Micro Initiative for Education | Facebook | Twitter More from Trend Micro ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S) Mitchel Chang VP of Corporate Social Responsibility & Education, Trend Micro Mitchel heads Trend’s CSR and the Trend Micro Initiative for Education—bringing his […]

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