Free confidential business counseling. SCORE can help you grow your current business and pursue your dreams. Take advantage of the knowledge and wisdom of our volunteer counselors. These former successful executives and business owners have experience in all areas of business.
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Starting a new business?
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Sign up for low-cost workshops for both start-up and existing business entrepreneurs. Designed to provide you with the skills necessary to start a business or improve an existing business. Includes workshops across a variety of subjects including starting a business, buying a business, writing a business plan, marketing/sales, basic and more advanced website development.
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by Bertrand R. Bolduc
Marketing and Sales:
There is no element of business success more important than marketing and sales. Why do customers buy? How often do they buy? What should the price be? This workshop will help you answer these and many other critical questions.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2010
2 PM
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Writing A Business Plan:
There is a critical difference between businesses that succeed and those that fail. And it's not a matter of luck. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge you need to develop a successful Business Plan.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2010
2 - 5 PM
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Website Makeover Strategy Session:
This program will help seminar
attendees identify their site's problem areas and develop a plan that will turn
their sites in to a profitable marketing tool. C S Wurzberger will review both
featured case studies along with viewing the seminar attendee’s sites.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2010
2:00 - 3:30 PM
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Blogging to Promote Your Business:
Companies of all sizes are reaping the benefits of having a business blog. Blogs allow you to communicate directly with prospects and clients, establish your expertise and credibility, and give you more search engine visibility. They are essential for lead generation and sales & marketing.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 PM
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Rusty and Patty Brewer,
M. R. Brewer Fine Woodworking
“Portland SCORE has provided guidance to two generations of Brewers.”
Like many small businesses, M.R. Brewer Fine Woodworking started its life in the family garage. However, within a few months of its founding in 1987, and with 12 employees already on board, the company moved into its own premises and began concentrating on its two main business areas: residential construction/renovation and cabinetry.
