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- Does owning your own business sound like a dream come true?
- Is Business Ownership the Right Choice for You?
- How To Prepare For Business Ownership
- Choose the Legal Structure for Your Firm
- Should You Incorporate Your Business?
- What Are Common Incorporation Requirements?
- Business Valuation Critical Before Purchasing A Small Business
- Does franchise ownership interest you?
- Gather information before investing in a franchise
- Choosing a Location for Your Store
- Are You Prepared to Ask for a Business Loan?
- Prepare a complete loan application package
- Business Figures Provide Valuable Information
- Incorporating Can Open Up Sources of Capital
- Real Estate Can Provide Collateral to Secure Financing
- Capital Financing Can Work for Your Business
- Is Venture Capital Good for Your Business?
- Commercial Finance Companies as a Source of Financing
- Are There Benefits to Leasing Equipment?
- Are you ready to be your own boss?
- Are You Ready To Fly Solo As An Entrepreneur?
- Attitude and Adrenaline Impact Business Growth
- An Effective Owner Solves Problems
- Your Time Is Money, Spend It Well
- Delegation Delivers Results
- Successful Entrepreneurs Know When to Ask for Help
- How to Avoid Trouble When Managing a Family-Owned Business
- Base Your Organization on Business Goals and Objectives
- Staff Selection Is Critical to Success
- Develop a Succession Plan for Business Leadership
- Review Effort And Reward Performance
- Lead by Example to Grow Your Business
- Hold Employee Meetings to Promote Communication
- Small Business Owners Should Focus on Training
- How to Find Promising Job Applicants
- Shop Supervisors Can Be an Asset
- Good Employee Attitudes Help You Make Money
- Sales Growth Helps You Grow the Business
- Marketing Is an Important Element of Business Success
- Set Goals for Key Employees
- Know Your Market
- Surf the Net for Small Business Information at Any Time
- Focus Group Research Provides Marketing Insight
- Learn More About the Geography of Your Customers
- Advertising Is an Investment in Retail Results
- Plan Your Advertising Budget
- Cooperative Advertising Is a Retailer’s Choice
- Include public relations in your marketing mix
- Find a New Product for Your Manufacturing Firm
- Signs Grab Attention That Means Instant Impact
- Build Consumer Confidence in the Small Service Shop
- Retailers Represent Their Customers
- Personal Service Is a Small Business Advantage
- Is the Customer Always Right?
- Establish Business Controls to Focus on Goals
- Control Costs to Maximize Profits
- Do You Need More Effective Inventory Control?
- Set Up Records for Tax Documentation
- Obtain Business Insurance as a Safeguard
- Business Life Insurance Is Important
- Life Insurance Can Protect Your Business
- Take Steps to Prevent Employee Theft
- Prevent Cash Register Theft
- Guard Against Robbery
- Do Not Escalate an Armed Robbery
- Kent/Sussex Activities
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Kent/Sussex Activities
To contact the SCORE® Delaware Branches in Kent & Sussex Counties, call (302) 661 - 2366.
There are Branch offices in Dover and Georgetown to serve you. For counseling, please fill out this form and a counselor in Kent or Sussex will contact you to set up a counseling session.
SPRING SEMESTER WORKSHOPS:
Del Tech – Terry Campus Workshops (Dover):
- Thinking of Starting Your Own Business: September 9
- How to Succeed in Business: TBD
- Managing Your Business (using cash flow): October 7
- How to Conduct a Feasibility Study: November 4
- Effective Business Plan Writing Made Easy (Parts 1 & 2): TBD
All workshops are held in Building #400, Corporate Training Center, Room #405A from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
GDF Building Workshops (Dover):
- Thinking of Starting Your Own Business: TBD
- How to Succeed in Business: TBD
- Managing Your Business (using cash flow): TBD
- How to Conduct a Feasibility Study: TBD
- Effective Business Plan Writing Made Easy (Parts 1 & 2): July 14 and August 11
All workshops are held at the Greater Dover Foundation, Community Services Building, 101 Lockerman Street, Suite A-1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Workshop fee is $35, or $100 for the first four (Startup Series). Check, Visa, Mastercard. To enroll or for additional information, contact: lstahley@dtcc.edu Or call (302) 857-1400
SCORE® Delaware is group of experienced business owners and managers dedicated to passing on their knowledge and experience to those looking to start, improve, or bring back to life an entrepeneurship.
Questions?
phone us: 302-573-6552
e-mail us: info@scoredelaware.org