SCORE® offers Free or low-cost business training workshops and seminars for both start-up and for in-business entrepreneurs.
FREE WORKSHOPS:
Tuesday Sep 21, 2010 - 10:00 am-12:00 pm: The Secrets of Effective Networking
A workshops designed for small businesses in the Greater Hartford area, sponsored by The Rockville Bank.
View Flyer
If you wonder how you can use the power of networking to grow your business, join us for this informational workshop and best of all it is Free, thanks to our Sponsor.
Register Here (make sure you select the right workshop from the list)
Once you are registered you will receive an email confirmation. That is your receipt. Please, bring it with you to the Workshop.
BUSINESS BASICS SEMINAR: This basic monthly seminar is designed with small business entrepreneurs in mind, who either want to start a new business or learn more about some of the basic aspects of operating a small business.
Topics Discussed Include:
Business Plans
Financing
Legal
Taxation
Accounting and Administrative Controls
Presenters are practicing professionals from the fields of accounting, law, banking as well as business managers from a variety of industries. Other facilitators are SCORE® Counselors who have years of industry and business experiences as well.
You will also receive a comprehensive Business Basics Manual which will answer many of your questions. Topics addressed include:
Assessing the appropriate type of business for you.
Factors to consider in buying a business.
Establishing a new business, selecting a name, trademarks, etc.
Legal considerations in forming/operating a business in Connecticut.
Financing a business.
Pricing of products or services.
Principles of financing and accounting.
Preparing and understanding financial statements.
Small business recordkeeping.
Times: Seminars are held every third Tuesday of each month (except December) and run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Registration Cost: On-Line: $35; On the day of the seminar: $45 per person. A 175 pages Business Basics Manual will be provided with details on the topics presented and useful business references.
Registration: Register Today and Reserve Your Place in Our Next Seminar.
Registration On-Line.
Once payment is completed, you will receive an email confirmation. Please, present that confirmation to the Registrar on the day of the seminar. It represents the only proof that you have registered and it will serve as proof of payment.
You can also register on the day of the seminar by personal check starting at 8:30 AM .
Upcoming Dates:
15-Jun-10
20-Jul-10
17-Aug-10
15-Sep-10
19-Oct-10
16-Nov-10
Location and Parking: Business Basics Seminars are held at Rensselaer-Hartford, Room 400 located at 275 Windsor Street, Hartford (near the Crowne Plaza Hotel). Parking is free in either lot or parking garage. Facility is Handicap Accessible.
Luncheon Services: Bring your own lunch or eat in cafeteria.
Rensselaer-Hartford
Room 400
275 Windsor Street
Hartford, CT
Directions:I-84 East from West Hartford Take Exit 50 (Main Street), right onto Market Street, left onto Trumbull Street. Cross Main Street at light. Left onto Windsor Street. Rensselaer on left.
I-84 West from East Hartford Take Exit 50 (Main Street), right onto Market Street. First left onto Trumbull Street. Next right onto Windsor Street. Rensselaer on left.
I-91 South from Springfield Take Exit 32B (Trunbull Street). Take second right onto Windsor Street. Rensselaer on left.
I-91 from New Haven Same directions as for I-91 Southbound. Exit 32B.
From Route 2 Take Exit 2W for I-84 West and I-91North. Take Exit 50. Right onto Market Street. First left onto Trumbull Street. Next right onto Market Street. Rensselaer on left.
Comments From Previous Attendees
· Very helpful for planning my business. The handout material alone is worth the fee. · Very good information in an easily understood format. I got my questions answered. · The lawyer clarified my thinking on the importance of risk protection. · All presenters were very professional and the information conveyed was useful. · Great Workshop! Well worth the time.
SCORE® offers Free or low-cost business training workshops and seminars for both start-up and for in-business entrepreneurs.