Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.
On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered by SCORE locally or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.
SCORE currently sponsors six regular workshops:
Starting a Business (always held on the third Wednesday of the month in San Luis Obispo and every 3rd month in Santa Maria), Marketing with Social Media, the Business Plan Workshop (every other month in San Luis Obispo and every 3rd month in Santa Maria), Marketing with Technology (website development), Growing Your Business (essential topics for business success, held every month in San Luis Obispo and every 3rd month in Santa Maria), and the BYOBB (Bring Your Own Brown Bag) a monthly lunchime seminar on current topics of interest to small businesses.
New workshops are also being added continually. These workshops are given at various locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. View the current offerings in the announcements below and click on the Register Now button to reserve your seat For further information call 805-547-0779 or email us at info@sloscore.org.
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Starting a Business Workshop - December 16, 2020
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December 3: The Hero Factor - How to Transform Your Business and Create a Winning Culture
Every company ever created started as an idea that inspired other people to join and believe in the cause and over time businesses forget and lose that passion. Read more
December 8: The 5 Step Marketing Strategy During a Pandemic
If you're still using last quarter's marketing plan, you may be missing opportunities to reach your current customer base. Read more
December 10: Credit Card Processing Secrets that will Save Your Small Business BIG Money
Most business owners don’t know how much they pay in credit card processing fees per month, which ultimately results in losing money you don't even realize. Read more
December 15: Selling Through Social - Develop Your Strategy for the New Year
Best practices to market, advertise and increase the consumer base and sales of your small business using social media. Read more
December 29: Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
This webinar will provide detailed steps on how to prepare NOW so that your business is resilient when the next disaster strikes. Read more
January 5: Google Analytics 102 - Setting Goals, Tracking Data and Analyzing Reports
This continuation webinar will walk you through the steps of creating goals, tracking your data, and reviewing reports through Google Analytics. Read more
January 7: 2021’s Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or tenured business owner, you’ll want to learn how to adjust to and take advantage of today’s changing marketplace. Read more
January 19: How to Find and Get a Small Business Grant
Learn about the main sources of grants, tools for researching, application tips to increase your chances of being successful and much more. Read more
January 28: Data Privacy - Why it Should be a Top Priority for Your Small to Medium-Size Business
This conversational webinar will discuss issues regarding cybersecurity, privacy, data governance, and digital ethics. Read more