SCORE Business Advice

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 18. 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 calendar below to learn more about upcoming training sessions. Register on-line and save 20% or more. By registering online, you’ll also be able to receive the latest workshop information, class cancellations, and more.

All 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, click the registration link in the content below, or contact the Orange SCORE office at  (845) 457-9700 .  All workshops are held at the following location, otherwise as noted:

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

Registration fee is $50  for ALL sessions
when you use the registration links below.
Click here to register for ALL workshops, for only $50

$75  for all sessions, if you do NOT enroll through this web site.

Each attendee must register independently, in order to attend the workshop. You will receive a confirmation email with registration information.  You will pay one price for all session, whether you attend all sessions or not. There will be no refunds or partial refunds for sessions not attended.

‘Start or Grow Your Business With These SCORE Small Business Workshops’

• Session 2 – March 21, 2012
  HOW TO CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
  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
• Session 3 – March 28, 2012
  INSURANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
  Having the right insurance for your business can mean the
  difference between failure or success. Discover which insurance
  coverage is mandatory for your business.
  Presenter: Greg Hogan – Hutchings Insurance
  Click here to register 1 person
  
• Session 4 – April 4, 2012 – CANCELED
  IS A FRANCHISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
  Discover if purchasing a franchise is the right business decision for
  you. Learn about the different types of franchises and what’s
  involved in acquiring one.
  Presenter: Frank Dunne – FranNet
  Click here to register 1 person
• Session 5 – April 11, 2012
  WHERE TO GET MONEY TO START YOUR BUSINESS
  Grants, loans and other financing options available for new
  businesses. Discover what lenders look for when you’re looking for
  money.
  Presenter: Mike Mazzuca – Riverside Bank
  Click here to register 1 person
• Session 6 – April 18, 2012
  IRS FILINGS, TAXES & MORE
  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: John Rosenberger
  Click here to register 1 person
  
• Session 7 – April 25, 2012
  MARKETING, ADVERTISING & SALES
  Develop a successful marketing plan to implement the right
  advertising and sales tactics perfect for your business.
  Presenter: Edison Guzman – A&E Advertising and Web Design
  Click here to register 1 person
• Session 8 – May 2, 2012
  HOW TO USE THE INTERNET TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS
  What are the key ways to use the web to market your products and
  services. It’s easier than you might think.
  Presenter: Edison Guzman – A&E Advertising and Web Design
  Click here to register 1 person
• Click here to register for ALL workshops, for only $50

Workshop tuition is $50 for all sessions when registering online. $75 at the door. Each session is $15 at the door.