SCORE Client Experience: Ase Kreationz, LLC
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Diana Revolus calls her business, Ase Kreationz, a “for-profit ceramic studio with a nonprofit heart.” At Ase Kreationz, parents, kids, families and coworkers experience the therapeutic value of connecting through ceramic arts.
Revolus’ path to opening a ceramic studio was a unique one: She had been working as a parent and child advocate and a community activist in Norwalk, Connecticut under the auspices of her company, Ase. Through this work, she says, “I realized that the families and children that I’m working with need a different way to reconnect, away from the everyday screens that we have all become way too accustomed to.” At the time, many children were telling her that they felt they had no imagination.
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8 Side Hustles Perfect for Encore Entrepreneurs
It’s possible to be a successful entrepreneur at any age.
However, starting a side-business as you near retirement has unique advantages, including your years of experience, extensive professional network, and (upcoming) schedule flexibility.
The eight side-hustle ideas featured are perfect for encore entrepreneurs -- or entrepreneurs over age 50 -- who want to flex their entrepreneurial muscles or diversify their income during retirement.
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How Do Entrepreneurs Finance Their Startups?
When it comes to financing their startups, most entrepreneurs prefer to bootstrap it their first year.
According to a SCORE survey of roughly 1,000 small business startups from across the country, a whopping 78% of respondents said they relied on personal funds and income from another job to get their startup off the ground.
The survey served as the foundation for SCORE’s fall 2019 “Megaphone of Mainstreet: Startups” data report. Part 1 of that report, “Finding Your Way, Finding Customers,” revealed that one of the top concerns that startup owners have is securing enough cash flow to maintain their business and support their personal needs.
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Is Your Business Financially Healthy?
You probably started your business for many reasons—besides a love for small business accounting. Maybe it was to turn your passion project into your full-time job, or perhaps you just wanted to become your own boss.
While you don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your business successful, there are a handful of financial metrics you should have a handle on.
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Getting the Word Out: Content Marketing for Small Business
Wednesday, November 20
From 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Fairfield Library
Content Marketing has emerged as a key platform in marketing, yet it's widely misunderstood.
This workshop demonstrates the value in creating relevant business content (in text, images, videos etc.) for distribution across multiple platforms including websites, emails and on such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.
This workshop will show how to create successful content marketing campaigns, including:
- Creating relevant content that grows your business and your brand
- Building long-term client relationships through ongoing content distribution
- Using content to drive traffic and generate leads
- How content enhances SEO results
- Tying content marketing to business goals
- Developing a content marketing strategy, program and schedule
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Planning and Promoting Your Business -- Business Canvas Clinic for Business Owners
Thursday, November 21
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Wilton Library
Is there was a way to test the viability of your business idea before going all in? There is. At the heart of all the reasons for product failure is one core reason: We waste needless time, money, and effort building something nobody wants. The Lean Canvas is an actionable and entrepreneurial approach to doing a business plan in a timely way.
The following will be covered:
- The difference between a lean business canvas and a business plan
- You don’t need a product to demonstrate traction
- How to de-construct your big idea
- How to focus on what’s riskiest (versus what’s easiest)
- How to systematically implement your big idea
Getting started on writing your lean canvas for your business or start-up business with help from SCORE mentors at this workshop
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In a recent, independently verified one-year study, our chapter started 330 new businesses and created 890 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.
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SCORE Fairfield County
203-831-0065
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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
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