Oct
20
Wed
SCORE: 10 Steps to Build Your Brand on Instagram
Oct 20 @ 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! 

Nov
3
Wed
SCORE: Buying or Selling a Business
Nov 3 @ 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.

   

Nov
4
Thu
SCORE: Develop Your Business SWOT Analysis
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Develop Your Business SWOT Analysis

LIVE WEBINAR

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!

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
A SWOT Analysis is a technique for assessing these four aspects of your business. Use this business planning tool to solve significant business problems when the solutions aren’t obvious.
 
We’ll help you answer…
  • How can I double or increase my revenue?
  • How can I improve my cash flow?
  • How to attract new customers?
  • How can I become more cost effective/cost competitive?
  • Are there new markets and segments for my business?
NOTE:  Registration will close at 5:00pm the day prior to this event!
Nov
30
Tue
SCORE: How to Start Your Own Consulting Business
Nov 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.

Dec
1
Wed
SCORE: 10 Steps to Build Your Brand on Instagram
Dec 1 @ 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! 

Jun
23
Thu
SCORE: Essential Steps for Starting a Business (In-Person/Webinar)
Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Essential Steps for Starting a Business (In-Person/Webinar) Plano Library

An introductory Workshop that is designed for the entrepreneur and small business owner to learn what’s really needed of them to start and run a successful business.

However, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind before starting your own business.

We’ll introduce you to key business considerations, like the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, different business options to pursue, the components of business ownership, legal & financial considerations, and business plan basics.

Discussions will include:

  • the need for personal skills
  • products/services
  • legality
  • financing & planning
  • learn how committed you need to be to make the business successful
Jun
28
Tue
SCORE: TUES-Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success-Discussion on Using Google Trends
Jun 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

TUES-Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success-Discussion on Using Google Trends

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 Google Trends. Using Google Trends allows you to explore what is of most interest for your audience and how to adjust your marketing efforts to meet their needs. Learn and share your Google Trends experiences.

Hosted

by: Plano Public Library

Jun
29
Wed
SCORE: Advanced Business Plan Writing (Online)
Jun 29 @ 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.

 

Jul
20
Wed
SCORE: Financials for Non Financial Managers (Online)
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Financials for Non Financial Managers- A Veritex Sponsored Event

Come learn the terminology and put into practice what you learn. We’ll spend time working with the Income Statement and show you what it means and how it relates to the Balance Sheet. We’ll spend considerable time looking at the Cashflow statement and making sure you can create one for your future use.

A Veritex Representative, Erika Hersh, will give you a banker’s point of view and offer advise that every small business owner should know when it comes to understanding financials for your business.

Erika Hersh joined the Veritex Community Bank team in 2020. She is an SBA Lender and responsible for assisting businesses with loans up to $5MM. Prior to Veritex, Erika was the Regional Lending Manager for PeopleFund, a Community Development Financial Institution. She has extensive experience in SBA Lending, Small Business Consulting, & Business Education. Erika has been honored by Fort Worth Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for the past 3 years.  She is Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce Power of Heels Division. Erika has a passion for helping business owners reach their full potential. Outside of the office, she enjoys volunteering her time as a counselor and spending time with family.

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