Leadership Communication Essentials: Inspire, Influence, Impact

Who Should Attend: Communication is at the core of effective leadership. If you want to influence and inspire your team, you need to practice empathy and transparency and understand how others perceive you through your verbal and non-verbal cues. To improve your communication skills and become a better leader, begin by assessing your effectiveness so you can identify areas for improvement. Then, set goals and hold yourself accountable by creating a leadership development plan to guide and track your progress. 8 Essential Takeaways: Adaptive Communication Active Listening Ability to Ask Open-Ended Questions Learn about TED ...not TEDTalk, your own unique TED. “Tell me more.” “Explain what you...

February 26By Tamara PayneRead more...

Grant Writing

Who should attend: Anyone interested in starting a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. What you will learn: What kinds of non-profit corporations are there Texas requirements for non-profits How to obtain a Certificate of Formation How to register as a Texas non profit How to obtain an Employer Identification Number How to file for IRS 501 (c) 3 status Annual filing requirements for non-profits Presenter: Paul Kerpoe is a Certifed SCORE Mentor and has spent his retirement volunteering with over a dozen non-profit organizations. His involvement has included many types of fundraising activities including successful grant applications for several of them.

February 26By Tamara PayneRead more...

How to Start My Own Small Business

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anybody thinking about stepping out on their own. WHAT THEY WILL LEARN? What are the first steps? What should I be thinking about? What are my first steps? Have you been dreaming of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve started a business but are feeling stagnant and having trouble taking your business to the next level? Perhaps you’ve been networking, doing lunches, coffee dates, and joining organizations, but aren’t quite sure how to build, retain and maximize relationships or turn these into profits? Do you have business cards, a website, even great leads but you haven’t...

February 26By Tamara PayneRead more...

Crafting a Targeted Business Plan. A Step-by-Step guide

In this workshop you will gain understanding why we plan and the three questions that will determine success or failure. We'll also learn key items like. How do I price? What will this cost? and What is my financial return? We will cover: The concept of planning for today and the future The three fundamental questions that determine everything else Are you writing a novel or a short story? What will it cost me to get started What are my monthly costs How do I set my price What can I make Presented by: Sam Emmerson is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He previously owned a chemical manufacture...

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SBA Money Grab

With all the different options for funding your business, what's the best one for you? In this Interactive Small Business Administration (SBA) Interactive workshop, Linda Williams will provide an overview of the business funding landscape including loans, grants, equity funding, and where the SBA fits in. This webinar is for anyone considering starting a small business or growing one already in operation. Find out what you don't know about financing your small business from the SBA. NOTE: This is not a workshop to GET funding. It's a workshop to UNDERSTAND it better. Presented by: Linda Williams serves the Dallas/Fort Worth District...

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QuickBooks – Basic Everyday Use

This workshop is for people who HAVE STARTED and still have basic questions about everyday use. Everette will show you how to make entries in your QuickBooks program during the workshop. Our instructor will go over some basics, then have a conversation with you to discuss the best way to set use QuickBooks. When you are done, you'll be much more comfortable with using QuickBooks. Required: your computer, and a subscription to QuickBooks (you can use the online version or the desktop version). Everett Burton, QuickBooks Finance Expert and Support Specialist Everette volunteers for SCORE and the SBA. Everett Burton is a nationally known Certified...

February 26By Tamara PayneRead more...

Credit Score & Reports

The principal learning objectives in this workshop for participants will be to explore the importance of credit scores and reports. You will learn how to access information about credit scores and reports. We will discuss strategies to build and improve credit and identify how to protect credit from incorrect claims and fraud. Key agenda items: What Is a Credit Score? Strategies to Build Credit A Tale of Two Friends Credit Bureaus Calculating a Credit Score Costs of Co-signing and Sharing Credit What Is a Credit Report? Getting Your Free Credit Report Getting Your Credit Score Reading Your Credit Report Important Dates to Review Credit Repair Organizations Act Steps to Repair Your...

February 23By Tamara PayneRead more...

How to get Funding for your Business

Are you an established business wanting to grow and need additional funding? Being prepared will help your chances of getting the funds you need. 96% of small businesses fail to get a loan and 50% of small businesses fail to provide 1 important document. Taking the time to have all your business and personal documents together will improve your chance of getting a loan. Who should attend: Anybody that is in business looking for funding. What you will learn: - Documents needed - What the banks look for - Different options to get funding Presenter: Sam Emmerson is a certified SCORE mentor and presenter.

February 23By Tamara PayneRead more...

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Explore certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez. She serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Fort Worth/Dallas District Office. This is a free event and presented for easy viewing online.

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Effective Marketing Planning for Start-Ups and Small Businesses

Who should attend? Anyone curious about marketing and gaining some professional insight. What you will learn: What is marketing? Progressing from more than an idea Market segmentation and positioning Business viability Defining your Target Audience Competition analysis Marketing channel planning: Mass media and Direct media channels Q&A Presented by Dennis Koshy. He is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He has over two decades of experience in Marketing, Consulting, Advertising and Consumer Insights in multinational organizations. He has worked across verticals like CPG, Fashion and Lifestyle, Food and Beverages, Aviation, Information Technology, Alcohol, Banking and Retail. He was a Vice President and Branch Head at Foote, Cone & Belding, and...