SCORE's QuickSTART Series is comprised of five [5] workshops designed to be taken in order. In order to deliver the most value to you, homework will be assigned which should be completed prior to the next workshop in the series. Our successful and experienced Counselors will help you make a "go/no go" decision for starting your business.

Here's a summary of SCORE's next QuickSTART Series of five workshops:

#131 Business Basics: Thursday May 12, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm

This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success.

#132  Business Concept: Tuesday May 17, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm

• Describe your products & services
• Identify your target markets
• Collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan

# 133 Marketing Plan: Thursday May 19, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm

• Outline your marketing strategy
• Test your marketing message
• Choose the right sales channel
• Exercise your marketing strategy

#134  Financial Projections: Tuesday May 24, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm

• Use our financial model to forecast sales         
• Build solid pro-forma financial forecasts

#135  Funding Sources: Thursday May 26, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm

• Sources of funds
• Accounting
• The six Cs of credit
• Banking relations
• Ratio analysis
• Monthly preparation and review of financial statements

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