SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free March SCORE webinars to help small business owners.
Mastering Credit Repair: A Guide to Improve Your Credit Score
Learn strategies and techniques that will help you take control of your credit score.
Whether you’ve learned from past credit mistakes or not, your bad credit history can hold you back from achieving your financial goals. Join us and learn the actionable steps you can take to repair your credit score.
In this March 19, 1 PM webinar, an expert presenter will walk you through the strategies and techniques that will help you take control of your credit score. Whether you’re struggling with overdue bills or loan denials or want to improve your credit standing, this webinar will equip you with the tools to succeed.
You’ll learn the following:
- The fundamentals of credit scores and the impact of bad credit
- How to identify common credit report errors and how to dispute them
- Effective strategies to repair your credit
- The healthy financial habits you can use to maintain good credit
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Sponsored by the National Bankers Association Foundation.
In-Person Free Event: Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
Whether you are considering starting a new business, turning your side gig into a full-time job, or trying to earn an income from your hobby, this March 19 workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 PM is for you.
The free workshop takes place at the Chester County Library & District Center.
Small business ownership comes in many forms. From starting a business, purchasing a franchise, or buying an existing business, there are some things you should consider and some questions to answer.
This presentation is designed to introduce you to various aspects of business ownership to help you answer:
- Do I have the personality to “build my dream business”?
- How do I get started?
- What should I know before “jumping” in?
- Where can I go for support?
About the Presenter
Jerry Francis spent his career in sales and marketing, working in distribution/channel development for multiple product lines, with small entrepreneurs and major distributors for a Fortune 50 company. Francis is a SCORE volunteer, serving as a Mentor, Presenter, Board Member, and former Chair.
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
Many entrepreneurs create products or services they can’t sell no matter how hard they work.
It doesn’t have to be this way. This webinar will help you build a roadmap you can use to identify your ideal clients and discover a value proposition that will set you above your competition. We’ll also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus, we will review different pricing strategies and show the impact of pricing on profits.
This March 20, 7 to 8:30 PM webinar sets the stage for the next webinar in the Small Business Essentials series, Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business.
All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.
This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series.
The series prepares anyone considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to launch your business successfully. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service, and now you need customers to buy it!
This March 21, 7 to 8:30 PM webinar will walk you through the most common promotional methods used by entrepreneurs, including networking, referrals, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO).
The webinar will help you decide how you can best reach your targeted customers and show you how to create your next promotional plan.
While not required, to get the most out of this webinar, please consider attending “Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan” first.
All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.
This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to launch your business successfully. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.
Bookkeeping for Small Business
For owners of new or recently established businesses, bookkeeping can be a daunting task. An understanding of basic accounting and financial statements is crucial for making informed financial decisions.
In this March 21 Noon webinar, you will learn the basics to keep your financial house in order.
You will learn:
- Why do you need to know this?
- Bookkeeping basics
- The three critical financial statements
- Where’s the cash?
- Debits on the left – conceptualizing transactions
- Overview of estimating, forecasting, and breakeven analysis
The webinar presentation is available as a download 12 hours to 24 hours before the webinar.
About the Presenter
Neil Abitabilo served as a “C” level officer, board director, and corporate turnaround expert and has over four decades of experience not only in the corporate world but also as a Management Consultant.
He currently serves as a Senior Management Consultant and Principal with NJA CONSULTING LLC.
Abitabilo is also an adjunct professor in the MBA program and a Member of the College of Online and Continuing Education at Southern New Hampshire University.
Google My Business: How to Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps
Learn how to build and manage your Google Business Profile, ensuring visibility and accuracy across Google Search and Google Maps.
Ensure your business appears on Google Search and Maps and boost your online visibility by leveraging Google My Business, now known as Google Business Profile.
In this March 21, 1 PM webinar, an expert presenter will show you how to build and manage your Google Business Profile, ensuring visibility and accuracy across Google Search and Google Maps.
Take advantage of this opportunity to maximize your online presence and attract customers in your local community and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Understanding the basics of Google Business Profile
- Step-by-step guidance on creating and verifying your business profile
- How to build a profile without a brick-and-mortar
- How to optimize your business information
- How to manage your business profile to stay relevant
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
About the Presenter
Tracy Davis Lee is a Marketing Consultant with ZingPop Social Media.
Win Customers with Your Website
How do you set your website up to win over customers? Your website has to attract and engage visitors, educate them about your products and services, and convert them into customers. Success begins with a plan!
This free March 26, 11:30 to 1 PM webinar, presented by Co-Founder of Cardsetter Jessica Baldwin, will show you the key elements your website needs to succeed.
After the session, you’ll have a better understanding of:
- The critical role your website plays in your online marketing strategy
- The features and tools you’ll need to execute your plan
- How to get everything working together to achieve your goals
- How to set your website up to attract, engage, and convert your ideal customers
Attendees will receive a free website planning workbook.
The webinar presentation is available as a download 12 hours to 24 hours before the webinar.
About the Presenter
Joshua Toenyes, CEO and the creative force behind Cardsetter, brings over a decade of web software development experience.
A University of California, San Diego grad and a Navy veteran, Toenyes’ blend of technical expertise and disciplined leadership has been instrumental in growing Cardsetter into a go-to platform for small businesses seeking to establish their online presence.
His focus on creating stable, secure, and intuitive software reflects his commitment to delivering exceptional value to his customers.
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher Paying Clients
Learn how to find high-paying clients that will give you the biggest return on your time and effort.
For entrepreneurs, time is money, so why settle for low-paying clients when, with the same amount of effort, you could attract high-paying clients like major corporations and potentially double your sales income?
In this valuable March 26, 1 PM webinar, bestselling author and USA TODAY’s small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how to find high-paying clients who will give you the highest return on your time and effort.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Pitch to high-paying clients
- Convince them to say yes
- Land a high-paying client that will lead to more high-paying clients
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
About the Presenter
Steve Strauss is USA Today’s senior small business columnist and best-selling author, MrAllBiz.com.
How to Use Sales Funnels and Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business
Learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business, automate your marketing tasks, create a complete customer journey map, and determine your business KPIs.
A sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to purchase.
In this March 28, 1 PM webinar, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business, automate your marketing tasks, create a complete customer journey map, and determine your business KPIs to easily track what’s working and what’s not.
You’ll learn:
- What is a sales funnel and how to use it in your business
- How to create a complete customer journey map from discovery to purchase
- Automation tools you can use to streamline marketing processes
- How to establish and measure KPIs
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
About the Presenter
Yemi Oluseun is a Growth Consultant and Project Manager for The Change Hive.
About SCORE
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts. It is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals with a variety of SCORE New Year tools like webinars and workshops.
Make a difference as a SCORE volunteer.
Since 1964, it has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs nationwide.
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has been operating since 1985. It has 100 dedicated volunteers today. They provide confidential mentoring at no charge. They offer business seminars, workshops, and SCORE webinars to benefit the local community.
SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Find out more about March 2024 SCORE webinars and other small business workshops and webinars.
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