August Bits & Pieces


SUCCESS STORY



  
 
   When Eric Hunter first picked up a Lego at four years old, he didn't know that he was 

   beginning a journey that would take him to the Legoland California Resort, where, as a 

   Merlin Magic Maker, he designed what was at the time the tallest Lego model in the 

   world  (the 30-foot tall Petronas Twin Towers). 


   Read the full article

 
What's Your Excuse for Not Having a Business Website?

 

Some things never change. About 20 years ago, I first heard the statistic that only half 

of small business owners had business websites. (That actually wasn't bad for the turn 

of the century.)



Build a Better Business by Leveraging LinkedIn




Out of nearly  30 million small businesses  in the United States, only  half of 

them  will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is successful, 

explore the various ways LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, 

can  help.

 
Upcoming  Workshops 
 

Six Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018
 


August 2, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Easton Library 

From Facebook data compromise to AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, there are some big risks on our radar screen. Your business and / or you personally could also be a victim of a cyber intrusion. You need to know how you or your business may be exposed to various online threats and how to protect yourself.



How to Develop a Business Plan in 6 Easy Steps: A simple approach to planning & execution 


August 9, 2018 -  6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce   
A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success, but few small businesses ever complete a plan due to complex approaches that entail too much theory, writing and detail. You will get a pragmatic, straightforward tool for setting goals, developing action plans for achieving them, measuring how you are doings and adjusting accordingly.




Using Video in Social Media Marketing


August 14, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Darien Library 
 
Learn how to use video to grow your business's presence on social media. Join our webinar with Lorraine from Biz Gone Social, where she will share her top tips for crafting videos that drive engagement for your business.





In a recent, independently verified one-year study, our chapter started 846 new businesses and created 705 non-owner jobs.
 We are very proud of our track record and accomplishments and welcome you to take advantage of our services at your convenience.  

We would also encourage you to volunteer with us and help continue the mission of being America's top small business advocates.  The leaders of our Chapter are committed to maintaining the highest standards and performing for our clients at 
the highest possible level.

 
 SCORE Fairfield County
 203-831-0065  

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.