Want to start a business but do not know where to start? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals from the SCORE Fairfield County Chapter, will give you the boost to get you on your way!
Five-Week Series begins Tuesday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., check-in starts at 5:30 p.m.
Workshop ends Tuesday, June 28
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— an announcement from Darien Library
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Tuesday, May 31, Self-Assessment/Business Plan – Learn about the risk and reward of starting a business in today’s competitive marketplace. The traits of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed for the purpose of assessing one’e innate and acquired ability to start and manage a successful business. The session will also focus on structuring a dynamic plan.
Photo by Flazingo Photos / CC BY-SA 2.0
Tuesday, June 7, Marketing Strategy & Research – Learn the importance of market research and planning to start-up and build a competitive and successful business. Emphasis will be on sound market positioning of a small business’s products or services within its target market that will enhance profitable sales and success.
Tuesday, June 14, Website & Social Media Marketing – This session focuses on the current online marketing tools available for start-up and operating businesses. Proven providers of website design/marketing programs and of social media marketing tools will help navigate your business to the proper balance of a website and social media marketing strategies for your business.
Tuesday 21, Financial Reporting & Planning – This presentation reviews a business’s key financial statements and walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a center-piece of the discussion.
Tuesday, June 28, Funding Sources/Conversation with Entrepreneurs – Learn how the funding structure required for start-up businesses today, including a presentation from lending sources specializing in start-up and small businesses. Includes discussion and Q&A with SCORE mentored, start-up business entrepreneurs
This workshop is presented by SCORE Fairfield County. This announcement is from the Darien Library website. The photo accompanying this announcement is by Flazingo Photos / CC BY-SA 2.0