Free Small Business Workshop Series
Adriance Memorial Library
504 Haight Avenue , Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
To Register Call 845-485-3445 or 845-454-9301 or Register Online
These workshops are presented by the Dutchess Chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, offering free and confidential business counseling as well as workshops and seminars for small business owners and entrepreneurs. For more information on what SCORE can do for you please call 845-454-1700 x 1021. Please pre-register for these programs through the Arlington Library at 454-9301 or 485-3445 since seating is limited. All programs are Monday evenings and will run from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
Small Business Checklist
September 8, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter – Nancy Kappler-Foster
Are you planning on opening a small business? Are you sure you've covered everything in your plan and implementation roll-out? No matter what type of business you will be starting, this workshop will help you understand the various areas you need to focus on and specific steps to prepare you for hanging up the "Open For Business" sign whether your business operates out of your home, an outside location or is a virtual business on the internet.
Writing Effective Business Plans
September 15, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter - Al Hechler
Being able to write an effective business plan is a tool that allows you to state your vision and roadmap for success. Effective business plans are a requirement for any business to be able to get loans or grants. They help provide the business owner with the base thought process including objectives, competition, and view of revenue and expense projections.
Marketing your Small Business
September 22, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter - Al Hechler
How do you get people to know who you are and what you sell? How can you effectively identify your marketplace and know the ‘language’ of your customers? How do you advertise and what are the most effective ways to advertise?
Customer Relationship Management
October 20, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter – Jan Callot
How do you develop a relationship with your customers?
What are the quality service level techniques should you follow?
How do you ensure your current customers continue with you and recommend you to others?
Networking and Contacts
October 27, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter – Nancy Kappler-Foster
How do you get the support you need to start and run your small business
Who provides you this support (Banks, Volunteer Agencies, Lawyers. Accountants, etc.)
How do you contact these people
8 Essential Strategies for Small Business
November 10, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter – Skip Weisman
Do you know the 8 essential strategies for starting and maintaining your business. This workshop will cover:
Create a Powerful Business Vision & Strategy
The Myth of Time Management
Create a Low Cost Marketing Funnel
Ethical & Stressfree Selling Strategies
Developing and Leading a Championship Team
Delivering "WOW" Customer Service
Emotional Mastery & Breaking Through F.E.A.R.
Financial Fitness for Business & Life
Creating Dynamic Business Alliances to Grow Your Business
November 17, 2008
6 p.m. Arlington Memorial Library
Presenter – Carol Heady
Are you ready to accelerate growing your business?
Do you want to expand your client base? Are you interested in a different approach to building your business?
If you said yes to any of these questions join us for an interactive, informative workshop that will help you take your business to a different level. You will be introduced to a model that will demonstrate the value of strategic business alliances, how to know if you are ready to explore creating business alliances, and how to get started.
Also check out Dutchess Community College Small Business Courses
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