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Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training.

State-of-the-art, practical information for new entrepreneurs and small busines owners.

Below is a listing of free upcoming live webinars to keep you in the know; you can also view a larger selection of free on-demand webinars on a wide variety of topics. 

See also SCORE LIVE webinars and online workshops.

If you've been thinking about starting a business and would like to use this time to learn more, SCORE's Startup Roadmap is your guide to success! 12 free courses-on-demand give you the flexibility to focus on what you need most, in the comfort of your home.

Upcoming LIVE Webinars (click on the title to register):

** indicates a webinar presented by SCORE Southeastern CT Chapter; all others are presented by SCORE National Chapter
**How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization
Sponsored by R.B. Kent & Son Inc.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
If you are thinking about starting or are now running a non-profit, understanding how to effectively manage your organization is key to long-term success. SCORE mentor Bob Potter guides you through defining a non-profit, recruiting volunteers, fundraising & events, managing board & staff, fine-tuning a strategic plan, securing sponsorships, and more.

 

Expand to New Markets with Small Busines International Shipping
Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Find out how to speed up growth by shipping to international customers, with less paperwork and fewer obstacles than you may think.

 

**Managing Your Business Finances with QuickBooks
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST
Intuit ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus will provide guidance and practical, easy-to-use tips for business newcomers to QuickBooks.

 

Reach More E-Commerce Customers with Expert Online Marketing Tips
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
From your website to social channels, following these online marketing tips can help new customers find you and accelerate your growth.

 

**Choosing the Right QuickBooks: The Basics of Setting Up Your QuickBooks Company
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
This workshop with Intuit ProAdvisor Elizabeth Santaus compares QuickBooks Desktop and Online versions. We will set up a QuickBooks Desktop company from scratch, reviewing setup preferences and decisions. If time permits, we will also view preferences for a QuickBooks Online company to help those users understand their options as well. Please have your laptop loaded with QuickBooks before joining the webinar.

 

**NEW: Media in Motion
Sponsored by KeyBank
Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST
Join Ron Wertz, Digital Marketing Specialist at Miranda Creative, for an engaging program that will provide a high-level overview of how motion (live/edit video, animated gifs or HTML5 files) can have a significant impact on content marketing across common messaging platforms (social media, website, emails, and network ad campaigns. You will leave this presentation better informed and with key takeaways regarding best practices to apply to everyday messaging. We will conclude with an overview of software/tools including those that are free or paid professional options, including Adbot Animate, Lightworks, and Openshot — to name a few. Whatever your experience or marketing role, it's time to put in motion your plans to better understand Media in Motion!

 

**The Three-Page Business Plan
Sponsored by Liberty Bank
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
Most people cringe at the thought of writing a business plan, but the process and content are extremely valuable. This webinar offers a unique approach to thinking about and writing a Business Plan in three pages of text with three spreadsheets. The objective is to set you on a path to developing a well thought out plan with a minimum or work and “agony.” The presentation will cover how to produce the plan appropriate to your needs and situation while ensuring the utility of the content.

 

**FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS: Session One, "What's the Big Idea?"
Session One sponsored by People's United Bank
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Session one explores the feasibility of your product or service idea, how it can become a business, who your customers and competitors are, your vision, strengths and more. You will establish your value to your target audience and begin to understand how to communicate it. Attend all 5 sessions or any individually.

 

**FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS: Session Two, "Customers & Competition"
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
In session two you’ll explore who your customer is in more detail. We’ll discuss competition (direct and indirect), and use SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats – to help you understand how to position your business. We'll look for trends that impact your market and product/service development. Attend all 5 sessions or any individually.

 

**FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS: Session Three, "Marketing & Sales Basics"
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Session three will help you understand what your Brand is, how best to reach your target audience with the most compelling messages and how, when and where to ask for the Sale - which channels to use, selling tactics, greater comfort selling, and the right selling process. Attend all 5 sessions or any individually.

 

**FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS: Session Four, "Digital Marketing Must-Haves"
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Session 4 covers the essential digital requirements to run a business today. While technology is impossible to keep up with, you will leave this session understanding that you do not exist without a web presence, as a full site, e-commerce enabled, via Google My Business or as a company page on social networks. We will also discuss digital marketing techniques to help you get noticed by your target customer. Attend all 5 sessions or any individually.

 

**FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS: Session Five, "Show Me the Money!"
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
In the final session, we'll discuss start-up and operating costs and essential financial planning and tools. Topics include estimating real costs (direct and indirect), accounting for overhead costs, why a financial plan is important and how to use it.

 

A Selection of Pre-Recorded Workshops:

Sales & Defining Your Target Market
Many business people have an unnecessarily long sales cycle because they don't properly identify their ideal prospects and position themselves as a problem solver to their clients. In this webinar you will learn how to craft your sales message to solve challenges for clients, what the four key motivators are for any buyer, five essential tips to shortening the sales cycle, and more.
How to Grow and Manage Your Email List
Growing your email list is one of the most important things to do for your business. In this webinar, we'll dive deep into the most importan elements of your email list.
Simplifying Social Media for Solopreneurs
Social media might be the last thing on the minds of time-strapped solopreneurs or freelancers. But with a well-planned strategy, even the self-employed can make the most of these powerful, and free, marketing tools. This webinar can help businesses of all sizes who need time-saving social media tips.
Crucial Marketing Strategies for Facebook
Can your business thrive on Facebook? Should you diversity to other social platforms? And if so, which ones? This webinar will cover the essential strategies for Facebook marketing today, the mandate to diversity, and where to invest your time and resources now.
Making More Sales by Mastering Social Media Marketing
Facebook, the world's largest social network, has a whopping 2.4 billion monthly active users. To put that in perspective, that's 30% of the population of the Earth. Your business growth and success MUST include a working social marketing strategy on Facebook. This webinar will walk you through a proven process to craft your unique Facebook marketing strategy and sell more products or services.
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Startup Success Virtual Conference

October 24, 2019, 12:00pm EDT

The Startup Success Virtual Conference offered 9 webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, networking chat rooms, exhibitor booths, prizes and resources. Read more

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