Elgin Area Chamber Of Commerce: SCORE Fox Valley News For August

Press release from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce:

August 02, 2021

Trouble viewing? View in your browser. MENTORING WORKS FIND A SCORE MENTOR BizSuccess Tips AUGUST 2021 How to Plan for Slow Season In Business: 10 Things To Do In Advance When is the "slow season" for your business, and how do you plan for it in advance? To help business leaders plan for the “slow season,” we asked small business owners and business professionals this question for their best tips. READ THE EXPERT TIPS READ THE EXPERT TIPS The Basics of Paying Yourself As an Entrepreneur The Basics of Paying Yourself As an Entrepreneur Figuring out how best to pay yourself is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. Here's a quick guide to the basics . Read more Read more . Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Download templates Download templates . Our Speakers for the Simple Steps for Starting your Business Workshop David Harbick Doug Morris Evan Kayes Mike Wiczynski ‌ Scott Coffman Join us between 4-6 PM CDT on Tuesday, August 24th and Wednesdays until September 22nd, 2021 to gain vital knowledge on the fundamentals of starting your business. A SCORE Fox Valley mentor will be assigned to each participant to work with you during the program and beyond. Gain access to this 5-part series for a one-time fee of $75! Learn how to do it from mentors who've been there Register Now Register Now Registrants will receive a copy of the Simple Steps for Starting Your Business guide and a video recording of the presentation. SCORE's 5-workshop program gives you a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start a small business....

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foxvalley.score.org Read more SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship - Is the Right Time Now? August 3 | 1 PM ET Nearly every successful entrepreneur had to quit a job at some point to make it. How do you know you’ve got the right idea, the right plan, and the right timing to make it stick? REGISTER Home-Based Business Ownership - Is It the Next Step in Your Career? Home-Based Business Ownership - Is It the Next Step in Your Career? August 5 | 1 PM ET In partnership with FranNet. Key topics will be addressed as it relates to finding the perfect home-based business to meet your lifestyle and goals. REGISTER REGISTER Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits August 12 | 1 PM ET Practical tips to help you price your products and services effectively and develop a strategy for maximizing your profits. REGISTER A Simple Process to Manage Your Time and Identify Which Items to Delegate A Simple Process to Manage Your Time and Identify Which Items to Delegate August 19 | 1 PM ET Learn how to grow your business, without increasing the time you work, by efficiently and effectively managing your time and delegating the work. REGISTER REGISTER To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate Your Business? That is the Question August 24 | 1 PM ET Learn about the essential aspects of incorporation so you can eliminate uncertainty and make the right decisions for you and your emerging business. REGISTER VOLUNTEER AT SCORE SCORE is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates. Find the best role for you, and apply today! VOLUNTEER AT SCORE VOLUNTEER AT SCORE SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.  Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values Find out more about our mission, vision and values . Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. CONNECT WITH US

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