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  SCORECard - June 2018
 
Upcoming Local Workshops
Don't Miss these workshops!

Accounting, Recordkeeping & Taxes for Small Business
THIS IS A POPULAR WORKSHOP - YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!  
Wednesday, June 6, 2018  8:45am-3:30pm
Location: QUE, 40 Franklin Street, Rochester
Fee:  $49 
 
Build an Effective Online Presence 
Thursday, June 14, 2018  11:00am-12:30  
Location:  Five Star Bank - CityGate (next to Costco) 395 Westfall Road 
Free Event! 
 
Improve Your Networking Skills
Tuesday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm
Location:  Five Star Bank - CityGate (next to Costco) 395 Westfall Road
Fee: $29 
   
The Megaphone of Main Street: 
Women's Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Census Bureau shows that the number of women-owned businesses increased by 45% from 2007 to 2016, a rate five times faster than the national average. Women-owned businesses are just as successful as men-owned businesses when it comes to revenue, job creation and longevity. However, our new infographic shows that female entrepreneurs face greater challenges with obtaining business financing than male entrepreneurs.
June 5 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How are you protecting your intellectual property?   

This webinar will discuss how intellectual property protects the various parts of your business. It will also help you understand how to create and maintain a competitive advantage over your competition.


June 7 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you fast-track your startup?

Starting a business today is both easier and more complex than ever. This webinar will provide you with plenty of tips and tricks to help you launch your small business.


June 14 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Having trouble keeping up with social media best practices? 

In this webinar, we'll examine the changing landscape of social media  and discuss what you need to do to succeed on social media. (Sponsored by Deluxe)


June 21 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
What would you change in your business? 

In this webinar, we will go over c utting-edge strategies that show how a small change in the right spot is the real secret to creating big results.


June 28 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Are you seeking investors to help you fund your business idea or growth?

In this webinar, we'll go over the ins and outs of equity crowdfunding and highlight the type of businesses that can benefit from this opportunity.  


 
SCORE helps you succeed!
Check out one of our latest success stories.
 
Meghan Ely always knew that she wanted to be a wedding industry consultant. By the time she launched her consulting firm in 2009, Ely had approximately 200 weddings under her belt. "I absolutely loved doing events, but I loved doing public relations more, and I was confident there was a way to combine those two loves," she says.
 
How SCORE helped: SCORE mentor Emmett Richardson helped Ely institute effective HR policies, determine which clients were right for her, and set price points. Ely says: "Emmett is the perfect combination of advisor, sounding board, informal therapist and shoulder to lean on ... Over the last nine years, he's helped me tackle every major challenge that has come my way, seeing me through to the other side."  

Ely continues to meet with Richardson every six weeks or so. Additionally, she now gives back to SCORE by leading workshops on how to be your own publicist.
 
Read the full article and access all growth strategy resources. 

Now Connect With Your Own Mentor
 

A SCORE mentor can help you turn your dream into a reality. The journey to starting a business (or taking your business to the next level) may not always be smooth sailing, but we'll help you navigate choppy waters when times are tough.   
 
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 Greater Rochester SCORE 
 https://greaterrochester.score.org/  
 585-263-6473
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.
 
Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost.
 
Find out more about our Mission, Vision and Values here.