SCORE offers low-cost business training workshops and seminars for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs. Workshops and seminars are open to all U.S. citizens over the age of 14. Training topics range from: writing a business plan to e-commerce to marketing, depending on the current needs of our business community. Workshops also offer an opportunity to interact with other local small business owners. Please review our workshop/seminar calendar below to learn more about upcoming training sessions. Register on-line and save 50% or more.

Many workshop presenters are practicing professionals including accountants, bankers and business managers from diverse businesses and industries who have years of industry and business experience. To register, contact the Orange SCORE office at  (845) 457-9700 .  All workshops are held at the following location:

Orange County Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center
30 Scott’s Corners Drive
Montgomery, NY 12549

Series of Ten Tuesday evenings
January 19th – March 23rd, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Chamber Larkin- Conference Room
30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Montgomery

Registration fee for each session is $5 per person
or $45 for ALL workshops if you use the registration links below.
Click here to register for ALL workshops, for only $45

($10 per session per person if you do not use
the links on this page, or if you pay at the door.
$75 for all classes, if you do NOT enroll through this web site.)

If you can not make it to any of the workshops,
you can watch some of  the workshops right over your computer
in the comfort of your home or office..
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Click on the registration link of the workshop you’d like to attend. Each attendee must register independently, in order to attend the workshop. You will receive a confirmation email with registration information.  You can enroll for all 10 sessions for one low fee, and you will have access to all workshops.

  • How to Start Your Own Business
    January 19, 2010
    What are the legal entities for a business? What is the difference between sole proprietorships, partnerships, Corporations and LLCs? Find out which is best for your business.
    Presenter: Jody Fortuna – Incorporating Services, Inc.
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • How to Create a Winning Business Plan
    January 26th, 2010
    Understand the what and why for a business plan. Included: an overview of a business plan.
    Presenter: Charlene Finerty – Plans and Profits
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Where to Get Money to Start Your Business
    February 2nd, 2010
    Grants, loans and other financing options available for new businesses. Discover what lenders look for when you’re looking for money.
    Presenter: Michael Mazucca – TDBank
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Bookkeeping for Your Business
    February 9th, 2010
    NYS sales tax and liability, bookkeeping 101 tips and techniques, and information on what constitutes business expenses, as well as tops on organizing records.
    Presenter: Kim Petro McCrum – Kim Petro McCrum Consulting
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • How to Use Quickbooks for Your Business
    February 16th, 2010
    Quickbooks is one of the most popular bookeeping programs used by small businesses. Learn how this valuable tool can help save time within your business.
    Presenter: Kim Petro McCrum – Kim Petro McCrum Consulting
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Insurance for Your Business
    February 23rd, 2010
    Having the right insurance for your business can mean the difference between failure and success. Discover which insurance coverage is mandatory for your business.
    Presenter: Gregory Hogan – Hutchings Agency, Inc.
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Is a Franchise Right For You?
    March 2nd, 2010
    Discover if purchasing a franchise is the right business decision for you. Discover the different types of franchises and what’s involved in acquiring one.
    Presenter: Keld Alstrup – FranNet
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • IRS Filings, Taxes and More
    March 9th, 2010
    Discover the IRS forms you need to file for your business, as well as when all taxes are due. This workshop is a must for all businesses that want to be IRS compliant.
    Presenter: TBA
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Marketing, Advertising and Sales
    March 23rd, 2010
    Developing a marketing plan and understanding advertising strategies. Developing a sales plan, measuring its success an how to develop a pipeline for sales opportunities.
    Presenter: Edison Guzman – A&E Advertising and Web Design
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • How to use the Internet to Attract Customers
    March 30th, 2010
    What are the key ways to use the web to market your products and services. It’s more than you might think.
    Presenter: Edison Guzman – A&E Advertising and Web Design
    Click here to register 1 person totaling $5
  • Click here to register for ALL workshops, for only $45