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.  See Counseling Sites.

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

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 first steps and need to refine their approach. Leave with a good grasp of the next steps in establishing a business (Business Registration, Legal Structure, Licenses, etc.), and a basic understanding of what it takes to be successful!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm  ~ Cost: Free Bridgewater Public Library North Bridge St. & 1 Vogt Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-4016 x105

Thursday, February 2, 2010 7:00 - 8:00pm ~ Cost: Free Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043

Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:00-8:30 PM ~ Cost: $15 (registration fee) Raritan Valley Community College North Branch Campus North Branch, NJ 908-218-8871

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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.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm  ~ Cost: Free Bridgewater Public Library North Bridge St. & 1 Vogt Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-4016 x105

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:00 - 8:00pm ~ Cost: Free Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043

Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00-8:30 PM ~ Cost: Free East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-390-6950

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The Financial Plan

A financial plan is an integral part of your business plan and is necessary to obtain any financing that you may require. This seminar assist you in identifying 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 how to establish realistic goals, business /personal cash needs, cash management, difference between profits and solvency, effective use of accounting experts and products, etc.
 

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Cost: Free Bridgewater Public Library North Bridge St. & 1 Vogt Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-4016 x105

Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00 - 8:00pm ~ 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

No matter how good your product or service, the business cannot succeed without effective marketing. This seminar covers all phases of a Small Business Marketing Plan with special emphasis on strategies applicable to the new economic environment. Learn how to research, identify and evaluate markets within your specific service or product area; develop a coherent marketing plan for your targeted area and the tactics to successfully reach you goals. Leave with a good grasp of how to achieve a competitive advantage, identify trends, product differentiation edge and meeting and maintaining customer satisfaction.
 

Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm  ~ Cost: Free Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Cost: Free Bridgewater Public Library North Bridge St. & 1 Vogt Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-4016 x105

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:00-8:30 PM ~ Cost: Free Bernardsville Public Library 1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-0118

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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. Leave with proven ideas on how to establish internet presence and low cost promotion strategies that will draw visitors to your site.
 

Tuesday, March 18, 2010 7:00-8:30 PM ~ Cost: $15 (registration fee) Raritan Valley Community College North Branch Campus North Branch, NJ 908-218-8871

Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm  ~ Cost: Free Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Cost: Free Bridgewater Public Library North Bridge St. & 1 Vogt Drive Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-4016 x105

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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

 

Thursday, March 2, 2010 7:00 - 8:30pm  ~ Cost: Free Bound Brook Public Library 402 E. High Street Bound Brook, NJ 08805 732-356-0043