Lunchtime Lesson: Using Free Business Advice from SCORE

Small business success comes from a combination of hard work and risk taking in the pursuit of your dreams. You don't have to take those risks alone. SCORE can give you the support, encouragement and tools you need to build and sustain your business. Richard Adler, chair of North Coast SCORE (http://northcoast.score.org/), will describe the many FREE services they offer, including confidential business mentoring, workshops, templates, and online resources. Join us and see how SCORE can help you.

$5-$10 sliding scale donation at the door for Non WORK Members– help us keep the lights on and keep great programs coming your way! WORK Members FREE- including Friends of WORK! (http://workpetaluma.com/friends-of-work/)

Feel free to bring a bag lunch.

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With 20 years experience in Commercial Real Estate followed by 17 years in restaurant franchisee (Applebee's and Panera Bread), Richard Adler is a seasoned business professional. His areas of expertise include business operations, business strategy and planning, legal services, real estate, rental services and leasing, restaurants and hospitality, and franchising.

Richard now volunteers his time counseling and mentoring entrepreneurs and small business as Chair of North Coast SCORE.

SCORE (http://northcoast.score.org/) is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty two years.