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October 27, 2016

SCORE Presents Important Workshops for Starting Your Business

SCORE, supported by the US Small Business Administration, offers free and confidential mentoring services to new and existing businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Services cover all phases of business operations, including financing, strategy, sales generation, and buy/sell endeavors.

In November, it will present the following business workshops:

November 1, 2016 – Developing Your Marketing Strategy
Why should a customer buy from me? Using the variables of Product, Place, Price, and Promotion, after planning for items you can’t control, you will learn the best Marketing strategies you will need for your business to succeed. Presenter: Dr. Gene Altman, SCORE Counselor, former Business Professorat Columbia-Green Community College,also taught Marketing courses at Syracuse University and The Sage Colleges,will help you develop your Marketing Strategy.

November 15, 2016 – How to Develop Your Business Model
Learn how to use the Business Model to accurately define your business before you try to write your Business Plan. The Business Model Canvas provides a one page breakdown of the key factors needed to make your business successful.Presenter: Larry Krause, SCORE Counselor, will show you how to use the Business Model Canvas to clearly and concisely define your existing business or new startup.

November 22,2016 -How to Simplify Your Financial Plan
Every Business Plan needs a good Financial Plan. Learn the five important steps needed to organize your financial information and develop the Financial Plannecessary for your new business; from start-up costs, to sales projections, to profitability, and funding needed. Presenter: Tom Evans, SCORE Counselor, will show you how to put together thefive basic stepsof your Financial Plan.

All SCORE Workshops are held at the Northeast NY SCORE office at One Computer Dr. South, Albany from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Seating is limited. No fees required. To register, call 518-446-1118.