December Bits & Pieces


SUCCESS STORY


 
Amanda Fennell got the idea for her business when she was on maternity leave in 

2015. A certified art teacher with a master's degree in creative art therapy, Fennell 

noticed that, as she worked on her own art, her baby was very interested in what  

she was doing. Since he could only scribble, she designed a way for him to create 

recognizable themed artwork.


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Mastering Instagram for Your Business

 


Instagram boasts over  1 billion highly engaged monthly active users  as of June 2018.  

If your business is not marketing on the Instagram bandwagon, you're missing a 

tremendous (and FUN) opportunity.




Get Found Online with These 3 SEO Tactics




Search engine optimization (SEO) is more important than ever for getting found 

online-and getting customers to buy from your business. That's because online 

search has become the primary way potential customers find local businesses.

 
Upcoming  Workshops 
 

Facebook Ad Campaign Case Study - How To Create Profitable Facebook Ad Campaigns   
 
 December 4, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM  -  Wilton Library   

In this case study we will show how a small contractor went from $150,000 to over $1,600,000 with Search Engine Optimization and Reputation Marketing and how we are using Facebook Ads to increase his leads to a goal of $3,000,000 gross sales.




How To Create Your Unique Elevator Speech! 

December 11, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM -  Darien Library  

In business or social situations, there are 2 questions that are almost ALWAYS asked. What do you do?" OR "What business are you in?" The way you respond will go a long way in determining whether or not you have made a connection. For entrepreneurs, your next referral or customer can easily come about by how you answer.





Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You? 

December 13, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM   -  Trumbull Library  
 
Self-exploration is crucial to identifying the nature of the business opportunity, to present the approach you plan to take, and to recognize the factors that will determine whether the venture will be successful. This workshop will help you gain a basic understanding of the key steps to getting your business off the ground.





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.