Want to Start Your Own Business?

Do you have a great business idea or thought about going into business for yourself?

You owe it to yourself to find out how others have taken that path to success! No experience necessary for these workshops. Invest in yourself and your future. Sign up for this four part series. Workshops are presented by SCORE and are offered free of charge.

SCORE: Basics of Bookkeeping

Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
This seminar covers accounting basics that every small business owner should know. Learn your responsibilities for taxation and record-keeping to ensure you are in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. FREE Online ZOOM Course, www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=20400070

SCORE: Financial Planning for Starting a Business

Saturday, August 29, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Learn how to construct an opening balance sheet, profit & loss statement, and sources & uses of cash statement for a start up (or on going business) to assist in managing the enterprise, capital raising, incentivizing key employees, etc. We will also identify and compute key financial metrics to help in building balance sheets as well as tracking a company’s financial health and solvency. FREE Online ZOOM Course, www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=20400071

SCORE: How to Find Your Customers

Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Finding customers is about understanding your markets. Market research isn’t just for startups; it’s an important ongoing process for every small business. Developing a focused and effective marketing plan requires up-todate market analysis. Discover the variety of market research tools that will give you critical information about your industry and customers. Get the data you need. Suitable for those starting a business as well as those with an established business. FREE Online ZOOM Course, www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=20400072

SCORE: Marketing Your Business

Saturday, September 26, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Marketing for the 21st Century small business is more dynamic and challenging than ever. Discover how to effectively and efficiently use marketing tools. Gain insights to understand and reach your customer, analyze your industry and business environment and differentiate between branding, advertising, and grassroots marketing techniques. Suitable for those starting a business as well as those with an established business. FREE Online ZOOM Course, www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=20400073

For more information on any of these courses, please visit abtech.edu/sbc or call 828-398-7950