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March 2019

Local Rochester Workshops
 
   
* * FREE EVENT * * Business & Estate Transition Planning for Farm Owners 
 
CORRECTION:  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th  9:30am - 12:00pm   
What will you learn? The importance of valuing your business; essential steps for farm/business transition planning; protecting and planning for your future and possible retirement; understanding the importance of succession or transition planning and key elements of estate planning
Location:
CORRECTION:  FIVE STAR BANK - CITY GATE (NEXT TO COSTCO) 395 WESTFALL ROAD, ROCHESTER, NY  14620 
 
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Not Just for Rankings Anymore   
3 week series: Saturdays, March 23, 30 & April 6  9:00am-Noon   Fee: $75  
In this 3 week series of hands on, interactive workshops, discover how  you can leverage an SEO strategy for your business.  This series covers keyword research, how to get found on Google, what SEO looks like in 2019 & beyond, what Google REALLY wants you to know (and do), how to find the conversations that matter so your clients choose you, plus much more!
Location:  City of Rochester Conference Room (Outside the Sister Cities Parking Garage), North Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY  14614 
 
Small Business Start-Up & Survival - Brockport  
5 week series: Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24  6:30pm-8:30pm   Fee: $59  Registration does not open until March 9th 
Are you thinking of starting a business and need some guidance?  Have you just started a small business and need some help?  If you answered YES, this workshop series has been designed especially for you.  It will provide key information to all the basic components of running a small business and allow you to tap into the knowledge of experienced professionals.  Topics include: business planning, funding your business, accounting, legal, insurance, and marketing considerations 
Location:  Sweden Clarkson Recreation Center, 4927 Lake Road South, Brockport, NY  14420
 
Starting & Successfully Operating a Small Business - Rush Henrietta
5 week series: Mondays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 & 20  7:00pm-9:00pm    
Fee: $59   
Are you thinking of starting a business and need some guidance?  Have you just started a small business and need some help?  If you answered YES, this workshop series has been designed especially for you.  It will provide key information to all the basic components of running a small business and allow you to tap into the knowledge of experienced professionals.  Topics include: business planning, funding your business, accounting, legal, insurance, and marketing considerations 
Location:  Rush Henrietta High School, 1799 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, NY  14467  Workshop is coordinated through the Rush Henrietta continuing education program. 
 

Save the Date:  Wednesday May 1, 2019
Premier Local Event - Free Admission
 
Registration will be available soon at the greaterrochester.score.org website under the "Take a Workshop" tab


Written by marketing experts, this ebook breaks down the online and offline marketing landscape into eight manageable steps. You can proceed in order, or skip around based on areas where you need guidance or practical tips.
Create a Powerful and Practical PR Strategy for Your Small Business

March 14 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you execute a manageable PR strategy while still running your business?

In this webinar, you will learn  three easy-to-implement methods for getting into local and national papers, websites, TV, radio and podcasts


Ask the CPA 2019 - Tax Advice for Small Businesses

March 19 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
What tax questions are keeping you up at night?

Join us for this LIVE Q&A session for a full hour dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns, with a special focus on new tax law changes


Pictures Speak Louder Than Words: Visual Content Strategies For Small Businesses

March 21 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Is your visual content engaging enough?

Join this webinar and learn how to engage your leads and prospects with quality visual content.


How to Grow Your Business Using Competitive Intelligence

March 28 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
What can you learn from your competitors?

In this webinar you'll learn how to use competitive intelligence to help you start or run your small business.


 
SCORE helps you succeed!
 
 
Laura and Phil Wayland, owners of Chip's Wine and Beer Market, understand that wine can be intimidating. Therefore, client education and customer service are two of their company's core values.

Since purchasing the store in 2010, Laura and Phil have cultivated a friendly, helpful atmosphere that enables all customers to find products they will enjoy. Chip's has one of the best selections of beer and wine in the Outer Banks, with more than 2,000 wines and 500 craft beers.

How SCORE Helped: 
Laura and Phil wanted to purchase Chip's Wine and Beer from its previous owner during a time when banks weren't giving out many small business loans. They worked diligently with their SCORE mentor, Tom O'Brien, to generate a sound business plan. They were then able to secure a loan.
Laura and Phil encourage others interested in starting a business to "do your due diligence" by getting advice from others with business experience, including SCORE mentors.


Now Connect With Your Own Mentor
 
SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Because of this, our mentoring services are free, no matter how many times you visit a mentor.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.