SCORE
is a Resource Partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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:
- 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.
- Learn how to identify and then research a good franchise or existing business
- Understand the major components of a franchise agreement
- Understand the legal obligations of owners and franchisers how to finance a business.
- Come hear why so many people have chosen to invest in a business as an alternative to returning to corporate life.
- 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 |
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