To be a successful small biz owner, you have to keep on top of myriad subjects and trends. That’s why the upcoming “Learn to Soar 2.0” should be at the top of a small biz owner’s “to do” list.
The Greater Rochester Chapter of SCORE is offering “Learn to Soar 2.0,” a free seminar and networking event for new and existing small biz owners and entrepreneurs on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. at Monroe Golf Club, 155 Golf Ave., Pittsford. ESL Federal Credit Union is co-sponsoring the event.
Did you say free?
I’m a member of SCORE, which is a volunteer organization with more than 80 experienced business professionals serving Monroe and surrounding counties. These professionals offer free one-on-one business advice and mentoring for new and existing businesses, in addition to SCORE providing a robust schedule of workshops at low cost. SCORE is also part of a national network of 11,500-plus volunteers in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
As a SCORE volunteer, not only do I help advise entrepreneurs, but also my communications business has benefited greatly from attending some of the SCORE workshops. I had a great foundation in business from my many years as an editor and general manager of publications. Once I went out on my own, I needed to expand my skill set, and SCORE has helped me do that. I’ve learned more about social media strategy, tax issues, marketing and selling, and so on.
That’s why I’m so excited about the line-up for this year’s event. Here’s the list of workshops to be taught by super knowledgeable SCORE volunteers who have an impressive track record as professionals:
- 8 Ways to Use Video to Grow Your Business
- Panel Discussion on Alternatives for Financing Your Business (such as Kiva, Kickstarter, etc.)
- Promoting Your Business on a Zero Budget
- Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media
- Sales Process and Closing Techniques
- Successful Negotiating Techniques
- Back2Biz: 30 Ways to Grow Your List
- The Power of the Inbox
- Social Media Explained
- What is a Balance Sheet?
It’s free!
It’s unheard of for this type of event to be free! Normally you could expect to pay at least $100 and often much more in the Rochester area for this kind of helpful training. “Learn to Soar 2.0” builds on the success of a 2015 “Learn to Soar” event, for which I was a volunteer. It was a stimulating day, with about 200 people attending a variety of seminars. Our SCORE chapter received such a positive response from participants that we decided to offer a full slate of new seminars in 2016.
Attendees can choose three workshops to attend. The event includes morning pastries and coffee, a free box lunch, and plenty of time for networking. The program will end with a reception and cash bar. “Learn to Soar 2.0” is open to business owners and new entrepreneurs in the Rochester area and surrounding counties.
Pre-registration is required for this event and can be done at https://greaterrochester.score.org/. For more information, call (585) 263-6473.
I hope you can attend!
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