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Jul
30
Fri
SCORE: How to Start Your Own Consulting Business
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Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

What every Consultant should know about starting “your” own Consulting Business

You will receive the Zoom login information after you register for this event.

SCORE Dallas is presenting this Consulting Workshop for people who would like to start a consulting business on their own. Listen to our SCORE Certified Instructor who has done this on their own and can help you with all the details of setting up a consulting business the right way. 

We’ll talk about:

  • In the beginning….
  • Consulting in general
  • Having your own practice
  • Getting started
  • Key strategic elements
  • Major considerations
  • Management tips
  • Some fundamental issues
  • and… 

You don’t want to miss the opportunity during our, Question & Answer Session, for you to interact with the Instructor who can assist you with any inquiries or concerns that you may have pertaining to “your” particular Consulting Business.

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Categories: SCORE Tags: financing SCORE
Jul
31
Sat
SCORE: Funding Your Non Profit
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Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Instructor:  Kevin Gilhooly, Certified SCORE Mentor

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the

U.S. Small Business Administration 

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Categories: SCORE
Aug
4
Wed
SCORE: Buying or Selling a Business
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Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
It may seem like a crazy time to buy or sell a business, but it’s happening!
 
However, buying/selling a business can be exciting but a daunting process. You’ll need to find prospective buyers or the appropriate business to acquire, prepare the business for sale & complete business valuations. Learn some steps & the important need-to-know basics.
 
You will receive the Webinar login information with your Registration Confirmation. Be sure to keep that information so that you may participate in the Webinar!

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

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the

U.S. Small Business Administration.

   

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Categories: SCORE
Aug
7
Sat
SCORE: How to Start a Non Profit -Live Webinar
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Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

How to Start a Nonprofit

A live & interactive webinar!

YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION THE DAY OF THE EVENT. This link is personal to you and only registrants will be allowed to attend following our Registrant checklist.

This Workshop will include:

  • How to incorporate in the State of TX (a step-by-step process)
  • How to complete the application for 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization through the IRS – Form 1023 EZ
  • How to STAY incorporated and remain a 501(c) tax exempt organization

 

Here is some important information you will need to know before registering for this Workshop:

You MUST have the latest version of POWERPOINT, MS WORD, and ADOBE ACROBAT for pdf to follow the hyperlinked instructions.
It is IMPERATIVE that you know how to use your laptop, all of its programs, and how to navigate through them; the presenter does not have the time or the technical skills to lend IT support and/or allow to disrupt the flow of the Workshop in order to assist you.

 

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration    

Presenter:  Kevin Gilhooly, Certified SCORE Dallas Mentor

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Categories: SCORE
Aug
11
Wed
SCORE: Advanced Business Plan Writing
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Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.

 

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the

U.S. Small Business Administration

   

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Categories: SCORE
Aug
12
Thu
SCORE: An Introduction to SCORE Dallas
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Aug 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

You’ll be introduced to SCORE Dallas. A non-profit organization that can be the resource your business needs to not only start up a business but to assist you in growing the business you’re already running. We’ll show you how to use and see the valuable Workshops and Webinars that are offered each month. Mentoring is always FREE!

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Aug
14
Sat
SCORE: Do You Know What it Takes to Start a Business?
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Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Do You Know What It Takes to Start a Business? 

Live Webinar Workshop

This Workshop is aimed at getting you to understand what it takes to start a small business. We’ll take a look at ….

  • A self assessment of your skills and abilities
  • The financial implications on both the business and you personally
  • Understanding what it’ll take to assess the market
  • What your true business objectives are
  • Why you need to put a thorough business plan together

 

This Workshop is taught by proven professionals who have been there and done that! All are existing SCORE Mentors who you can continue a relationship with should you elect to move forward.

If you’re thinking about starting a business someday then come to this Workshop and assess if you really have what it takes to start a small business.   

All Instructors are Certified SCORE Mentors.

 

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the

U.S. Small Business Administration

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Aug
18
Wed
SCORE: 10 Steps to Build Your Brand on Instagram
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Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

10 Steps to Build Your Brand On 

LIVE WEBINAR

You will receive the Webinar login information with your Registration Confirmation. Be sure to keep that information and please do not share it with anyone who has not registered with SCORE Dallas

Are you building your brand on Instagram? Or, considered using Instagram for your business? Building your brand on Instagram can boost your business. We’ll provide you with useful tools & show you what niches work best. You’ll gain important knowledge through this Webinar so you can create your own Instagram strategy.

You’ll love the results! 

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Categories: SCORE
SBDC: Employees and Independent Contractors: What You Need to Know (Live Webinar)
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Aug 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Wondering whether you should have employees or independent contractors? How much and how often should you pay your employees?

How do you protect your business assets?

This class will address:
• Hiring and Firing Practices
• Independent Contractor v. Employee
• Paying Employees – Salaried v. Hourly
• Confidentiality and Non-Competes
• Employee Handbooks
• Policies on Technology Use

 

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Prestented by Terry Traveland of Traveland Law.

Terry Traveland has been practicing law since 1994 as an experienced corporate, mergers & acquisitions and securities law attorney. She provides advice to entrepreneurs on a broad range of issues including, business formation and planning, employment law, protection of intellectual property, purchases and sales of businesses, commercial transactions and contracts, loans and leases, and non-profit corporations.

 

Materials, services or products offered by providers to SBDC clients are available as a resource for you to locate professionals who can assist you with business concerns. Making these sources available to you does not imply or constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the SBDC, but is only intended to be a convenience for you. You must perform your “due diligence” by interviewing the individuals or companies to determine if they meet your needs. If you do retain their services, be sure to obtain your agreement in writing: who is responsible for what; what work is to be performed; what is not included; what is the cost.
A partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Bill Priest Campus of El Centro College, a division of the Dallas County Community College District. Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement # 9-603001-0046-22 with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. It is the policy of the Dallas County Community College District and Collin College that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to those individuals with disabilities, as well as to clients with limited English proficiency, who request such accommodations in advance.
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Aug
26
Thu
SBDC: Marketing Strategy Tactics for Small Business (In Person Class)
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Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Marketing Strategy and Tactics for Small Business

All businesses start with the intention of becoming successful, and most of those businesses start with a product or service that could get them there, but after a few years, many of those same businesses struggle to find success. How could this be? One main reason could be that they started without a marketing budget or plan. They don’t understand marketing and they don’t understand how important marketing is in making their business a success. This class will cover:

  • Marketing basics
  • Driving awareness of your business, product or service
  • Elements of a marketing plan
  • Goal planning
  • Marketing budget planning
  • Online marketing, including search and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Tactics including a focus on social media planning
  • Innovation and Ideation

After taking this class, you should understand the basics of marketing, the definition of an impression, the goals of an impression and the types of general tactics that you can use to help drive awareness. You should be able to develop your own marketing strategy with goals, tactics, timelines and costs. You should understand the basics of search, SEO and social media. Finally, you should understand the importance of ideation and innovation for the future success of your business.

 

Materials, services or products offered by providers to SBDC clients are available as a resource for you to locate professionals who can assist you with business concerns. Making these sources available to you does not imply or constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the SBDC, but is only intended to be a convenience for you. You must perform your “due diligence” by interviewing the individuals or companies to determine if they meet your needs. If you do retain their services, be sure to obtain your agreement in writing: who is responsible for what; what work is to be performed; what is not included; what is the cost.
A partnership program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Bill Priest Campus of El Centro College, a division of the Dallas County Community College District. Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement # 9-603001-0046-22 with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. It is the policy of the Dallas County Community College District and Collin College that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to those individuals with disabilities, as well as to clients with limited English proficiency, who request such accommodations in advance.
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Categories: Collin SBDC
July – August 2021 Jul – Aug 2021