Workshops

SCORE Sponsored Workshops

SCORE Ulster organizes several workshops each year. Scroll down to see upcoming workshops and click on the buttons to register.

Social Networking as a Business Tool

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Workshop leader: Tristan Polo, Sr. Relationship Manager and Trainer for AllThatInternet.net, a division of Brandy Inc. 
The workshop will focus on:
  • Facebook and Twitter, to grow your business                                                                                      
  • 7 Deadly Sins of Social Networking
  • Promote yourself to attract customers
This workshop is a must for those interested in promoting themselves in a way that will attract customers using social media
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
6 - 8pm
1 session · $10
Course Code (You'll need this to register): DCB 835-02
Held at the Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Marketing your Business without “Breaking  the Bank”

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Workshop leader: David Andrews, SCORE counselor, business owner and business consultant for over twenty years.
The workshop will focus on:
  • Developing realistic marketing goals
  • Identifying the right marketing ideas for your situation
  • Thinking outside the box and around your budget...however small
  • New trends in internet marketing, and how to use technology to increase sales
This workshop is for business people looking for specific ideas to find creative answers to marketing issues.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
6 - 8pm
1 session · $10
Course Code (You'll need this to register): DCB 687-07
Held at the Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Is Franchising Ownership the Answer?

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Workshop leader: Frank Dunne, is a Principal Strategic Franchise Consultant with FranNet LLC. Frank assists entrepreneurs, investors, and those in career transition to explore franchise opportunities. Franchising is more  than fast food and retail.
The workshop will focus on:
  • Is a franchise business right for you
  • Identify growth markets
  • Major components of a franchise agreement
  • Explore benefits of starting vs. purchasing an existing business or franchise
  • Legal obligations of owning a franchise
  • Creative solutions for funding your business
This workshop must be an important part of your research if you are considering a franchise business.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
6 - 8pm
1 session · $10
Course Code (You'll need this to register): DCB 456-03
Held at the Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

Other workshops

SCORE recommends the following workshop.

Small Business Tax Workshop
Information: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99148,00.html
Event: Small Business Tax Workshops (Spanish)
Date(s): August 4; August 11; August 18; August 25; September 1, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Date(s): September 11; September 18; September 25, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: ATAX Accounting & Financial Tax Services, 94 West 225th Street, Suite 203, Bronx, NY 10463
Contact: Rafael Alvarez; Phone: (718) 561-0808; E-mail: ralvarez@atax.com
Event Information: To register, call Bruno Ruiz at (718) 889-3115.
These workshops will cover the following topics:
-What you need to know about federal taxes and your new business.
-How to set up and run your business so paying taxes isn't a hassle.
-How to file and pay your taxes using a computer.
-What you need to know when you run your business out of your home.
-How to set up a retirement plan for yourself and your employees.
-What you need to know about federal taxes when hiring.
-How to manage payroll so you withhold the right amount from employees.
-How to make tax deposits and file your payroll taxes using a computer.
-What you need to know about federal unemployment taxes (FUTA).

Financing Your Small Business

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Workshop leaders and Sponsors: Representatives from Mid-Hudson Federal Credit Union and Rondout Savings
This workshop will focus on:
  • Financing that a business needs to start-up, survive or expand
  • Different problems require different solutions
  • SBA guaranteed solutions
  • Other types of  loans
If your business needs financing to start-up or to survive, this seminar has the answers
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
6 · 8pm
1 session · $10
Course Code (You'll need this to register): DCB 398-08
Held at the Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

The Whys and Hows of Writing a Business Plan

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Workshop leaders: Ulster SCORE Counselors. Our counselors are business professionals and have a wide range of business experience.  Some are still active in small businesses
This workshop will focus on:
  • Why write a business plan?                
  • Shape your vision into a  workable  plan
  • Developing  both a long and short term focused plan
  • Constructing a Business Plan to gain financing
Subjects include:
  • Projections – Revenue/Expenses
  • Competition
  • Mission Statement
  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Sales
This workshop will provide direction and answers as to how to research and plan for your business needs both current and future
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
6-8pm
1 session, $10
Course Code (You'll need this to register): DCB941-02
Held at the Business Resource Center, 1 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401