Charlotte SCORE Meetup

Is Starting a Business Right for You? SCORE virtual workshop

Session 1: Start-Up Basics – FREE SCORE Virtual Charlotte Workshop
This introductory workshop focuses on the Business Start-Up Basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. The Business Start-Up Basics Virtual Workshop provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business.
In this session, you learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.

Presented by SCORE Charlotte Certified Mentors at no cost to you.

Is Starting a Business Right for You? SCORE virtual workshop

Session 1: Start-Up Basics – FREE SCORE Virtual Charlotte Workshop
This introductory workshop focuses on the Business Start-Up Basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. The Business Start-Up Basics Virtual Workshop provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business.
In this session, you learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.

Presented by SCORE Charlotte Certified Mentors at no cost to you.

Ready to leave employment behind?
Want to start a business while employed?
This No Cost event is for anyone who wants to:
create their own corporate ladder;
start a business while employed;
enjoy career independence;
build equity in their own business;
learn about franchises expanding in their markets;
hear about business financing options
Presentations: by experts in the franchise industry
Panel Discussions: ask questions of and get the answers you need from our panel of local franchise owners and franchise industry experts.

This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives:

• The best grant databases and websites
• Where to locate corporate sponsors
• Nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission.
• After participating in this LIVE workshop, you should be able to:
• Identify key websites and databases to guide the procurement of grant funds for Religious, Arts, Human Services, Social Justice, Animal Rescue, and Educational charities.
• Determine program eligibility for grants based on funder guidelines.
• Quickly locate potential corporate sponsors.
• Identify the different types of grant procurement documents, and when to use each type.
• Navigate the broad field of nonprofit resources.

About the presenter:
Cheryl is the author of the book, "21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit," as well as a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE serving the North Metro Atlanta Counties; a guest speaker/trainer for Point University, the Cobb Collaborative, World Changers Church; and, she supports nonprofits reaching out to Georgia's Small Business Development Centers.