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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5 Things to Consider When Deciding the Legal Structure of Your Business - October 2, 2020
Incorporating your business is probably one of the first thoughts that comes to your mind when planning to start or grow a business, but do you need to? Should you? This workshop... Read more
E-Mail Marketing Essentials - Beginning To Advanced - October 9, 2020
Research says that for every $1 spent on e-mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right... Read more
Prepare for the Holidays with Google's Marketing Tools - October 16, 2020
Kick start your customers holiday shopping season by marketing your business. Well discuss how to get in front of your customers and showcase what you offer using Google My... Read more
Business Model Canvas & Business Plan Webinar - October 23, 2020
Starting a business? Growing a business? Business planning is THE roadmap to success. SCORE will show you two forms of business plans: the Business Model Canvas which gives you a... Read more
Starting a Business Webinar - October 28, 2020
This workshop provides an overview of the business basics every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business... Read more
October 8: How to Explain Your Products and Services with Infographics
Learn formats and strategies for tackling an infographic’s writing and development so that your customers can move forward with a purchase. Read more
October 14: Women-Owned Startups in Rural America - Learn About Useful Tools & Resources
This lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. Read more
October 15: Where’s The Money NOW? Position Your Business for the Future of Small Business Lending
Identify the crucial factors lenders are evaluating now, and steps you can take to position your business for financing in the coming months and years. Read more
October 20: Increase Your Sales with Online Reviews
Actionable strategies to increase sales and influence customers by improving online reviews. Read more
October 22: Planning Tips to Make Your E-Commerce Business Thrive During Peak Season
Creative ideas for navigating through peak season and improving consumer experience to make it a prosperous peak season for your E-commerce business. Read more
October 29: Funding Options for Hispanic Owned Businesses in the "Missing Middle" Gap
Access to capital continues to be one of the major factors blocking the progress and growth of Hispanic business owners. Read more
November 3: 2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business
In the final quarter of this most unusual and challenging year, there is still time to take action and favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2020. Read more