Workshops

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. 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 $10 per session when you
use the registration link below.

($15  per session if paid at the door.)

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 Your Business With These SCORE Small Business Workshops’

• Session 3 – March 20, 2013
  HOW TO CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
  Understand the what and why for a business plan and how to create one that gets you money. Included: an overview of a business plan.
  Presenter: Charlene Finerty
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 4 – April 10, 2013
  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
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 5 – April 17, 2013
  ALTERNATIVE FINANCING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
  Hard money, angel investors, and venture capital when you can’t get or don’t want traditional funding. Learn how to find them, what they want to see, and how to approach them.
  Presenter: Eric Egeland
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 6 – April 24, 2013
  BOOKKEEPING FOR YOUR BUSINESS  
  NYS sales tax and liability. Bookkeeping 101 tips and techniques. Information on what constitutes business expenses, as well as tips on organizing your records to keep the IRS happy if you ever get audited.
  Presenter: Kim Petro McCrum
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 7 – May 1, 2013
  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 and which will help you sleep better at night.
  Presenter: Greg Hogan
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 8 – May 8, 2013
  WHY A FRANCHISE MAY BE BEST 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 for this session at $10]
  
  
• Session 9 – May 15, 2013
  CHOOSING THE BEST LEGAL STRUCTURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
  What are the legal entities for a business? What is the difference between sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and LLCs? Find out which holds the best tax advantages for your business, and why.
  Presenter: John Rosenberger
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]
• Session 10 – May 22, 2013
  HOW TO USE THE INTERNET TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS
  What are the key ways to use the web to market your products and services. You’ll discover how to use social media, email marketing, SEO, and much more.
  Presenter: Edison Guzman
  [Click here to register for this session at $10]

Workshop tuition is $10 each session when registering online. ($15 each session at the door.)