Seven Workshops from SCORE

Event Description

For the first time this spring, SCORE is launching a new format for business owners to learn how to use important tools for building a successful business. Seven three-hour workshops will provide interactive, hands-on learning where working entrepreneurs can get help solving their specific issues and problems.

In partnership with the City of Santa Fe Business Ombudsman’s Office, SCORE will present seven workshop series on some of the most critical topics for business owners in Santa Fe. The workshops will give business owners free access to expert consultants in each subject. Space is limited, so please register by calling 505-424-1140 (option 1) or emailing scoreseminars@hotmail.com.  All workshops are free and will be held at the Santa Fe Business Incubator located at 3900 Paseo del Sol.

“We’re excited to offer this new set of interactive, targeted workshops for businesses in Santa Fe.  All of our expert  SCORE counselors work for free but love the payment of helping to improve our local economy one business at a time,” said Maryanne Mowen, Workshop Coordinator at  SCORE.

The workshops cover topics critical to the success of small businesses. The following workshops are scheduled:

• February 23, 9 a.m.- Noon -- “Intermediate Quickbooks” with Suzanne Atkinson. Bring your laptop and get tips and help making Quickbooks work for you.
• March 5 & 12, 6-9 p.m. -- “Schedule C: Record Keeping and Preparation” led by Tracy Stoddart, CPA, and Pete Doniger, head of the volunteer tax program at SFCC. This workshop will help small business owners organize for 2012 taxes, and to get a running start on 2013 taxes.
• March 9, 9 a.m.- Noon -- “Effective Use of Social Media to Promote Your Business” led by expert presenter Kathy Walsh. Participants will leave with accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and other sites, according to their business needs.
• March 16, 9.a.m. - Noon -- “Understanding Contracts” presented by Marcia Swain, LLD will help small business owners understand basic contracts.
• March 23, 9.a.m. - Noon -- “Cash Flow Management” with SCORE volunteers Rick Stivers and Maryanne Mowen will help business owners understand the importance of good cash flow and how to achieve it. The basics of budgeting will be discussed and personalized for your business.
• April 13, 9 a.m.- Noon --  “Pitching Your Ideas Effectively to Grow Your Business” led by  Stephanie Palmer, best-selling author and former head of Creative Projects for MGM. Whether prospective author, innovator or entrepreneur, you will come away with tips for presenting your ideas effectively.