Calendar

Jul
26
Tue
SCORE: TUES-Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success-Discussion on Define Your Target Market
Jul 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

TUES-Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success-Discussion on Define Your Target Market

Come and share your ideas, experiences, and ask your questions. This is a great opportunity for you to interact with other local small business owners while gaining insight from our SCORE Dallas Mentors!

This month’s discussion we’ll talk about how to define your target market. Get some useful tips from other small business owners and find out to target your customers.

Hosted

by: Plano Public Library

Aug
3
Wed
SCORE: Buying or Selling a Business? (Webinar)
Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Buying or Selling a Business?

Why you should attend this informative Webinar…

For businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19, business owners, buyers and lenders know the initial impact of COVID-19 on the business and better understand how certain businesses can adapt and recover during the pandemic. From a lending perspective, the more months of performance we can review during 2020, the better the chance of obtaining a reasonable business value.

This 3 hour Workshop is designed to educate individuals interested in buying or selling a business. Key topics covered will be:

·         Deciding to buy or sell a business

·         Finding the right fit

·         Planning for the transaction

·         Building a good team

·         Conducting the first meeting

·         Determining the business value

·         Writing the letter of intent

·         Performing due diligence

·         The final contracts

·         Case study using a real example

Aug
10
Wed
SCORE: Advanced Business Plan Writing (Online)
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Advanced Business Plan Writing

Why a Business Plan is Important…

Writing and updating a Business Plan helps you organize your thoughts and assumptions about your business and write them down in an organized way.

You SHOULD use this as a checklist on an ongoing basis in managing your business. By documenting assumptions and milestones you can adjust actions to take to better manage your business.

If you want to get a loan or raise money, the Business Plan is REQUIRED by any lender.

A business plan is very specific to each particular business. However, while each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same in all business plans.

If you are currently writing and/or updating your business plan but found it to be a little challenging or not sure what to do next, then this webinar can help you move forward.

By using the provided template, that will be illustrated during the live webinar, this will assist you in making sure that you are thinking about all the things you should be doing while managing your business.

At the completion of this module, you should be able to:

  • Describe the importance of a business plan
  • Identify the elements of an effective business plan, and..
  • Write YOUR successful business plan

We encourage you to prepare any questions that you may have ahead of time for the Instructor to address. This way, they will be able to answer your direct concerns that pertain to your particular business.

 

Aug
16
Tue
SCORE: SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government (Webinar)
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050, 55 percent of the population will be composed of minorities. This means that our small businesses will be more diverse, and inclusion will be a critical component of business. The federal government and many corporations remain committed to do the right thing through greater diversity and inclusion of suppliers. This workshop explores certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line.

Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Dallas/Fort Worth District Office.  She is instrumental in providing leadership, management and oversight to optimize the deployment of SBA’s Federal Contracting programs and serves the small business communities within a 72 county geographical area in North Texas. As the SBA’s Women Ownership Business Representative, she is responsible for increasing participation of women owned small businesses in Federal Contracting Programs and advocates to local Federal agencies on behalf of Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). Nancy graduated from Jacksonville University with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude). She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor.  She served on the Board of the City of Jacksonville, Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board and the Mayor’s Small & Emerging Business Advisory Council.  Additionally, she served as an advisory board member in the Beaver Street Enterprise Center, Jacksonville’s first business incubator.  Nancy is currently an advisory board member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Federal Agency Small Business Advocacy Council (FASBAC), a small business professional’s forum where federal agencies share, gather, and create ideas that promote small businesses’ interest and participation in the federal marketplace.

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Aug
20
Sat
SCORE: Funding Your Non-Profit Organization (Online)
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Funding Your Non Profit Organization

This Workshop is where you can learn how to research the various funding options that are available for your non profit organization. In addition, you’ll learn about the Fundraising laws, how to market on social platforms, and so much more! We can give some basic guidance in order to help you make your fundraising journey a success!

We will cover the following funding options:

  • Funding Your Non profit
  • Monetary Donations
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Service Fees
  • Unrelated Income
  • Grants & Grant Writing
Aug
25
Thu
SCORE – Intro to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program (Webinar)
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.

The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program.

This is an introduction to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

We will review…

  • Who should consider applying
  • When to apply
  • The eligibility requirements
  • What the benefits are
  • And, more!

Sep
1
Thu
SCORE – SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts (Join anytime during the series)
Sep 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.

The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting May 12th that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:

(You will receive the links for each session the evening before the session) 

Session 1, September 1, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist

Session 2, September 8, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control

Session 3, September 15, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals

Session 4, September 22, 10 am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?

Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.

Sep
8
Thu
SCORE – SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts (Join anytime during the series)
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.

The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting May 12th that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:

(You will receive the links for each session the evening before the session) 

Session 1, September 1, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist

Session 2, September 8, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control

Session 3, September 15, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals

Session 4, September 22, 10 am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?

Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.

Sep
15
Thu
SCORE – SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts (Join anytime during the series)
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.

The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting May 12th that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:

(You will receive the links for each session the evening before the session) 

Session 1, September 1, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist

Session 2, September 8, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control

Session 3, September 15, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals

Session 4, September 22, 10 am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?

Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.

Sep
22
Thu
SCORE – SBA 8(a) Certification Program – 4 Parts (Join anytime during the series)
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.

The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting May 12th that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:

(You will receive the links for each session the evening before the session) 

Session 1, September 1, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist

Session 2, September 8, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control

Session 3, September 15, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals

Session 4, September 22, 10 am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?

Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.