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Special Notice: Please visit score.org/utah for free small business mentoring today!
Want to start a business - Already own a small business?
Score is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Small Business Administration, providing FREE mentoring, advice and workshops to help you start or grow a business. Set up an appointment to meet with a SCORE Certified Mentor, free of charge, by clicking the link below. Join this Meetup Group to hear about our workshops and other events for Small Businesses.
Visit https://score.org/find-mentor-49 to find your mentor.
Visit our Workshop page to find a workshop.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Business 201: Thinking Like an Entrepreneur for Sustainable GrowthLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/business-201-thinking-entrepreneur-sustainable-growth-2
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with our Business 201 Workshop! In this dynamic session, you'll learn to think like an entrepreneur, laying the groundwork for sustainable business growth. Discover the secrets to developing agility and resilience in the ever-changing business landscape, all while emphasizing the importance of putting people first. Join us to gain invaluable insights and practical strategies that will take your business to the next level.
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/business-201-thinking-entrepreneur-sustainable-growth-2
- Benefits Made Simple: Affordable Strategies for Hiring and RetentionLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/benefits-made-simple-affordable-strategies-hiring-and-retention
Join us for “Benefits Made Simple”, a powerful workshop designed to simplify employee benefits and show small business owners and HR professionals how to offer flexible, cost-effective, and attractive benefit packages—without breaking the budget. Learn the difference between traditional plans and innovative options like virtual care, open networks, and tiered benefit menus that improve employee satisfaction and retention.
We'll cover how to:- Build a customized benefits strategy that supports growth
- Increase employee participation without increasing costs
- Identify common barriers and solutions in plan design
- Ask the right questions when reviewing plans
Whether you're just starting out or scaling your team, this session provides actionable insights and tools to help you offer competitive benefits that grow with your business.
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/benefits-made-simple-affordable-strategies-hiring-and-retention
- Top 10 Legal Mistakes that Can Destroy a BusinessLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/greaterphoenix/event/top-10-legal-mistakes-can-destroy-a-business-8
Legal issues are often put on the back burner until an issue arises. Failing to do some basic legal planning can result in costly mistakes, impaired growth, and even the untimely collapse of the company.
This webinar will cover:- Protecting your corporate shield and personal assets
- Managing key employee issues
- How to raise capital legally
- Protecting your valuable intellectual property
- Reducing the risk of litigation, and much more
Register here: https://www.score.org/greaterphoenix/event/top-10-legal-mistakes-can-destroy-a-business-8
- Becoming Lender Ready7401 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ
Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/becoming-lender-ready
Join us in person (Free Lunch Provided) or via Zoom for a valuable workshop on how to properly prepare for conversations with lenders. Learn directly from experienced professionals, including certified financial coach Gerry Tarling and SCORE mentor and banking expert Justin Teclaw, as they share key insights to help you become lender-ready. Don't miss this opportunity to get your financing questions answered and set your business up for funding success!
Topics Include:
The 5 Cs to Business Lending
• Understanding Lending Ratios
• Cashflow vs Profit
How to prepare to talk with lenders
• Knowing what your business will be treated as (e.g. LLC, C-corp, etc.)
Liens
• Collateralized
• UCC
Common Loans for Business Owners
• Recently Started Businesses
• Types of loans availableRegister here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/becoming-lender-ready
