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April 2019

Local  Rochester Workshops
 
Digital Marketing for Your Small Business  
Monday, April 8,  5:30pm-8:30pm   FREE EVENT  
ESL, Greater Rochester SCORE and Center for Urban Entrepreneurship are excited to host a diverse panel of local experts to help navigate the complicated digital landscape.   To Register:  esl.org/sbevent or call 585-336.1247 
Location:   Comedy at the Carlson, 50 Carlson Road, Rochester 14610 
 
Pitch Yourself in 15 Seconds   
Tuesday, April 9,  6:00pm-8:00pm   Fee: $29
In this fun, interactive session you will:  
- Learn why having a 15 second pitch is essential to stand out against your competition
- How to create your 15 second pitch in 4 easy steps
- Find out why you need a "a pitch for every niche" if you do more than one    
Location:   Five Star Bank-CityGate, 395 Westfall Road, Rochester 14620   
 
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.  
 
Bring Your Business to the Next Level Using Social Media and Sales Techniques    
4 week series: Saturdays, April 27, May 4, 11 & 18  9:00am-Noon   
Fee: $100
Jumpstart your business and bring it to the next level with this fun and interactive 4 week workshop series where you will learn how to combine social media and sales techniques to boost lead generation, strengthen your presence, and increase revenue with your potential and existing customers.   Location:   Five Star Bank-CityGate, 395 Westfall Road, Rochester 14620  
 
 
Small Business Start-Up & Survival - Macedon  
5 week series: Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29  7:00pm-9:00pm   Fee: $40   
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:  Macedon Public Library, 30 Main Street, Macedon, NY  14502 
 
 

Don't Miss This Premier Local Event!
 
Are Your Small Business Hiring Practices Discriminatory?
Here's an overview of some key government rules to know when you're hiring - and some things you might be doing wrong without knowing it. 
How to Go From Product Conception to Manufacturing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Interested in developing a product? Follow these eight steps to go from product concept to manufacturing, and ultimately, a profit.
Scale Your Business Through  Outsourcing

April 4 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
Are you too busy to grow your business?

Join this webinar to learn what business tasks you can delegate to an outside source and how to manage these workers effectively.




April 9 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you find long-term success in the gig economy?

In this webinar, USA Today small business columnist Steve Strauss divulges how to stay competitive in the gig economy.


Savvy Branding Strategies to Build Your Customer Base

April 16 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
What does it take to create a brand with impact?

In this Deluxe-sponsored webinar, you'll learn how to create a memorable brand for your business.


Create a Plan for Your Business with a Powerful "GPS"

April 18 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you develop a roadmap for success?

In this session, Brian Moran, founder of Small Business Edge, will identify five steps to building a strong business.


Best Financing Options for Your Small Business
April 25 @ 1 p.m. ET  / 10 a.m. PT
How can you secure financing for your business?

In this webinar, attendees will learn how to choose the right financing type and how to prepare a funding application.



 
SCORE helps you succeed!
Check out one of our latest success stories.
 
Business partners Adrianne Smith and Brit Harger knew their considerable experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) could benefit their community. Guided by a philosophy that every child has the right to learn, Smith and Harger started Creative Behavior Solutions, an ABA clinic serving children with developmental disabilities in Largo, FL.
 
How SCORE helped:  
With SCORE's help, Creative Behavior Solutions has grown from a home business staffed by its two owners to a 25-employee operation housed in a 5,000 square-foot facility. "Nearly everything we've learned about business, we were guided to from [our mentors] Mats and Keith," say owners Smith and Harger.

In 2018, Creative Behavior Solutions was named the 2018 SCORE Awards winner for Outstanding Women-Owned Business.
 

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, regardless of the number of times you visit a mentor.