SCORE Sponsored Seminars & Workshops

SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, and the Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College have formed a partnership to offer programs that help entrepreneurs and business owners minimize their obstacles and maximize their potential. The workshops are designed to offer information and skills that you need for your business to thrive. Whether you are in the first stages of running a business, or are at a point where you need to expand your skills and perspective, these courses will help your company become a high performance organization.

Workshops fill up fast and registration is required, so call early!

In addition all seminar participants have future access to individual, FREE face-to-face counseling with qualified SCORE counselors to follow-up on any questions specific to their particular business.

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) offers many seminars and courses that can greatly benefit people starting or expanding a business. Visit http://www.raritanval.edu, or call the college (908 526-1200) for information and a free catalogue.

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Starting & Staying in Business: Overview

This seminar combines elements of the Business Plan, The Marketing Plan and the Financial Plan for small businesses. This condensed version is suitable for clients whose initial need is for a general overview, or for those who have already taken the initial steps and need to refine their approach. Leave with a basic understanding of what it takes to be successful!

April 7, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: Free! East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-390-6950

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Starting & Staying in Business: The Business Plan - A Road Map to Success 

The Business Plan is a “blue-print” of how a business will function, its operational characteristics, capitalization, and the goals and objectives of the organization relative to its customers/market. Whether you are already in Business or just thinking of opening your own business, you will come away with the tools to identify and evaluate your business goals, areas of strength and weakness, strategies and the ability to present your ideas to prospective financiers.

April 2, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: $35 Raritan Valley Community College North Branch Campus North Branch, NJ 908-218-8871

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Starting & Staying in Business: The Financial Plan

This seminar helps you identify your cash needs for starting or expanding your business, where will the money come from, how to manage your finances and how to determine your profitability. Leave with a good understanding of establishing realistic goals, business /personal cash needs, cash management, difference between profits and solvency, etc.

March 31, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: Free! Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043

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Marketing Plan for Small Business

This seminar delves into strategies for identifying your customers, fulfilling their needs and knowing your competitors. Leave with a good grasp of how to become knowledgeable about your target market, trends, who are your customers, product differentiation edge, etc.

April 29, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: $35 Raritan Valley Community College North Branch Campus North Branch, NJ 908-218-8871

May 20, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: Free! Piscataway Public Library 500 Hoes Lane Piscatway, NJ 08854 732-463-1633 ext. 6

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E-Commerce for a Small Business

This seminar explores basics in technology and avenues available on-line to promote and manage a small business. Status of new technology, cost effectiveness and efficiencies will be examined for arriving at a proper fit for individual small businesses.

April 22, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: Free! Piscataway Public Library 500 Hoes Lane Piscatway, NJ 08854 732-463-1633 ext. 6

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How To Buy a Business or Franchise Workshop

Owning your own business can be a reality. If independent business ownership is something you might be interested in, you owe it to yourself to attend this SCORE Chapter 14 workshop on FRANCHISING and INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SALES. Opportunities range from manufacturing, distribution, food, retailing, consulting, auto, education, home based and many more.

Presented by:
Jack Armstrong
FranNet
Sunbelt Business Brokers

This workshop will help you:

1. Determine whether purchasing a franchise or an existing business is the appropriate option for you. We work with several existing businesses, as well as new and exciting franchises.
   
2. Learn how to identify and then research a good franchise or existing business
3. Understand the major components of a franchise agreement
4. Understand the legal obligations of owners and franchisers how to finance a business.
5. Come hear why so many people have chosen to invest in a business as an alternative to returning to corporate life.
6. Hear the pros and the cons of buying a business. How to determine valuations for existing companies, resale values for when you are ready to sell.
   • Finance options will be discussed.
   • Learn how to properly evaluate an existing business.
   • Who should invest in an existing business versus a franchise
   
   

April 23, 2009 7:00 - 8:30pm Cost: $35 Raritan Valley Community College North Branch Campus North Branch, NJ 908-218-8871