The Symposium provides an opportunity for women entrepreneurs and professionals to see and hear the human side of successful women business owners. We hope to empower women at all stages of business to see that no matter where they came from and no matter how differently they may think, there is a role model for...
Mass Growth Capital Corporation is a resource that every small business should know about because every small business needs working capital. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about MGCC and the services they provide to support small businesses. Their solutions are tailored to each small business in Massachusetts to help them stabilize and grow. Come...
Learn how to write a compelling story about your business and how it will become successful over time. We'll discuss what should be included and how it all combines to support the financial projections you'll make. Speaker: Michael L. Thompson, Beverly Branch Manager, SCORE Northeast Massachusetts This informative workshop is offered at no cost and...
Turning Business Partnerships into Profit: In today's fast-paced world, business partnerships are vital for overcoming complex challenges and increasing the success of any business. By building and maintaining strategic partnerships you can drive growth and revenue. Come to this workshop and learn the benefits of profitable partnerships and community collaborations, how to identify and communicate mutually...
Across the state of Massachusetts, government entities and private companies are looking to do business with certified diverse businesses. But what does it mean to be a certified business and how does one obtain that certification? In this workshop, business owners will learn about the different types of diversity certifications available and how to apply...
If you can use Excel, you can develop a Cash Flow forecast. You'll learn how to overcome your reluctance to make future estimates of revenues and expenses. And we'll discuss how your forecast can become a budget for comparison purposes down the line. Income Statements are a snapshot of the health of a business and...
Do you understand your target customer? Do you know where they hang out? Advertising in the wrong channel is like shouting down a ravine; it won't do you any good. You need to develop a compelling message to address the "pain" your most likely customer has, to differentiate your product/service from all others. Speaker: Michael...
Are you thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? In this workshop, our expert presenter will give you 10 business planning tips to help you start your entrepreneurial journey on the right path. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have a list of simple steps that you use to begin...
Take the fear and dread out of budgets and financials! In this workshop we will drill down into the essentials of budget development so your organization can effectively fundraise, reach mission goals, and plan for the future. We’ll go over how to read financial statements and strategies for aligning your accounting practices and budget development...
The SCORE Startup Roadmap includes 12 modules*. This workshop will present the module entitled “Staffing Your Business” where you will think through the costs and benefits of hiring workers and whether you should hire employees, independent contractors or both. If you aren’t a “people person” hiring a salesperson can help you attract more clients. And...