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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- Understanding Your Target CustomerLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/understanding-your-target-customer-0
Do you know who your target customer is? Your target customer can dictate several things in your business ranging from sales, marketing, products/services offered, location and so much more. It's important to have a good understanding of who your product is meant for and how that particular demographic thinks. Join us while we go over several topics ranging from:
- How to identify your target customer
- Doing market research on your target customer
- Applying your data to your business and adjusting to your target customers’ needs
- What to do if you’re attracting leads that aren't who you are targeting
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/understanding-your-target-customer-0
- Developing A Strong Strategic PlanLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/developing-a-strong-strategic-plan
Whether you’re just launching your business or are within your first two years, having a clear and actionable strategic plan is the key to turning effort into real results. Without a roadmap, it’s easy to hustle without direction—burning time, energy, and money without getting closer to your goals.
In this interactive webinar, holistic business consultant Chrissy Mellinger will walk you through a proven step-by-step framework for creating a strategic plan that aligns with your vision, sets meaningful goals, and outlines practical strategies you can actually implement. You’ll leave with a plan that not only fuels business growth but also supports your personal well-being and quality of life.
✨ Key Takeaways:- How to define a vision and set goals that drive both profit and purpose
- A framework to assess your current position and identify gaps
- Tools to map out high-level strategies tailored to your stage of business
- How to translate strategy into an actionable, sustainable plan
- Ways to maintain clarity and focus as your business evolves
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a personalized roadmap to guide your next steps—so you can build a business that’s both profitable and sustainable.
Register here: https://www.score.org/southernarizona/event/developing-a-strong-strategic-plan
- Safeguard Your Success: A Small Business Guide to Smart InsurancePrescott Valley Public Library, Prescott Valley, AZ
Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/safeguard-your-success-a-small-business-guide-smart-insurance-0
Running a small business comes with risks—but the right insurance can protect everything you’ve worked so hard to build. Join us in person or via Zoom for this valuable session designed to help business owners better understand the ins and outs of business insurance.
This workshop will cover:- Common types of insurance small businesses need
- When and where insurance is legally or contractually required
- Smart purchasing strategies: monoline vs. package policies
- The difference between retail agents and wholesale brokers
Whether you're just getting started or looking to review your current coverage, this session will equip you with knowledge to make informed, confident decisions. We’ll also leave plenty of time for your questions, so bring them with you!
Don't miss this chance to safeguard your success.Register here: https://www.score.org/northernarizona/event/safeguard-your-success-a-small-business-guide-smart-insurance-0
- Navigating the Steps and Legalities of Starting a Small BusinessLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/greaterphoenix/event/navigating-steps-and-legalities-starting-a-small-business-4
Few things are as thrilling as launching your own business—but success depends on more than just a great idea. Are you ready to take the leap the right way?
In this free workshop, Snell & Wilmer partner Brian J. Burt will share insider strategies and real-world lessons learned from his own entrepreneurial journey and decades of advising business owners. You’ll discover the critical steps that turn inspiration into a thriving, sustainable business.
Topics we’ll cover include:- How to create a business plan that actually makes money
- Protecting your personal assets by forming the right company
- Choosing the best legal entity for your goals
- Start-up funding essentials—what to know before you raise capital
- What it really means to have partners and how to bring them in wisely
- Must-have agreements every new business needs
- Building and protecting your brand
- Assembling a strong advisory team to guide your growth
Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert who’s helped countless entrepreneurs go from idea to execution. Whether you’re still sketching ideas on a napkin or ready to open your doors, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to start strong.
Register here: https://www.score.org/greaterphoenix/event/navigating-steps-and-legalities-starting-a-small-business-4
