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Overcome the fear of business planning by using the Business Model Canvas.
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Writing a business plan can be daunting, but the Business Model Canvas makes the process easier.
In this webinar, SCORE mentor Marc Goldberg will explain the Business Model Canvas (BMC), a one-page document that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format.
He will also offer tips on how to use the Business Model Canvas to develop a full business plan should you need one in the future.
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Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Free Workbook and Online Workshop Series
Make a smart start on your business idea with the Simple Steps for Starting Your Business series by SCORE mentors, sponsored by Canon, U.S.A.
Watch the online workshop modules and download the free guide to get practical information and exercises that will help you determine whether starting a small business is right for you.
Take the Online Course
- Introduction
- Module 1: Startup Basics
- Module 2: Business Concept
- Module 3: Marketing Plan
- Module 4: Financial Projections
- Module 5: Funding Sources and Next Steps
- Conclusion
Download the Guide (here)
Is it time to hire your first employee? Here’s how to know.
You’re running your own business, and you’re busier than ever. You don’t want to turn work away, but you’re already spread too thin. So you’ve started to wonder: Is it time to hire your first employee?
Becoming an employer is a big decision. You don’t want to hire staff unless it’s absolutely necessary. But if you’re too swamped to keep up, your work will suffer, and you’ll lose the solid customer base you’ve worked so hard to build.
How to know when it’s time to hire.
Becoming a boss is a great idea if your business has grown enough to justify it. Make sure you’re hiring someone for the right reasons. Continue reading
Webinar: Get found on Google Search and Maps.
This workshop is designed to help the businesses in your community get found on Google Search and Maps for free, using Google My Business.
Business webinars from SCORE.org
Upcoming Webinars
- 5 Strategies to Maximize the Profit from Selling Your Business – September 15 at 1:00pm EDT / 10:00am PDT
- The Value of Time Management – a Business Asset – September 22 at 1:00pm EDT / 10:00am PDT
- Is Your Business in the Black or in the Dark – September 29 at 2:00pm EDT / 11:00am PDT
- Rules of Thumb with Fast Company’s Co-Founder Alan Webber – October 6 at 1:00pm EDT / 10:00am PDT
- How to Identify and Select Your Ideal Business – October 11 at 1:00pm EDT / 10:00am PDT
Recent Webinars
- How Savvy Business Owners Use Value Creation to Build Wildly Successful Companies
- 5 Ways to Prioritize What Social Network Your Business Should Invest In
- Search Engine Marketing Tips from a Google Pro
- 6 Ways to Grow Your Business Through Blogging
- Maximize Your Social Media Presence with Minimal Time
- Power Networking to Generate Sales and Make Relevant Connections
- Out on a Limb: Smart Ways to Reduce Your Risk in Business
SBA Online: Everything you need to know about small business.
Have you ever wanted answers outside of “normal working hours?” Have you ever wondered what the SBA was all about, but not wanted to call the customer service line?
The online learning center might just be for you. There are more than 50 different training courses including a range of topics:
The courses are all self-paced, many times offering worksheets and takeaways designed to help you strengthen and grow your knowledge in entrepreneurship. Learn about everything the SBA has to offer online in the Learning Center.
What you need to know before you hire your first employee.
If you’re thinking about hiring your first employee, you may be feeling so thinly stretched that you want to fill out paperwork and have someone start right away. That’s understandable, since adding staff to your small business can increase your ability to serve your customers. But if you’re not experienced at hiring and managing employees, it’s easy to make mistakes that can make it harder to serve as a consistent, fair boss.
Before you place your first classified ad for an employee, here’s what you’ll want to consider about the employer-employee relationship you’re about to embark on.
Helpful webinars from score.org.
Upcoming Webinars
- Ask the CPA! – Tax Advice for Small Businesses – February 18 at 10:00 AM
- Safeguarding Yourself Against Identity Theft and Fraudulent Tax Filings – February 23 at 10:00 AM
- How To Increase Revenue and Close More Deals by Outsourcing Your Sales – February 25 at 10:00 AM
- Keep Your Company’s Name, Brands and Logos from Being Ripped Off – March 3 at 10:00 AM
Recent Webinars
- 01/21/15 – Hug Your Haters: How to Retain Customers by Embracing Complaints
- 01/14/15 – Marketing on a Shoestring
- 01/12/16 – 12 Great Mobile Apps That Will Grow Your Business In 2016
- 01/07/16 – Wolfe’s Rules of Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
- 12/17/15 – How To Become Your Own Boss
- 12/10/15 – The Shared Economy: How To Capitalize in The Uber Era
- 12/8/15 – How to Get Discovered Online With or Without a Website
- 02/09/16 – 5 Top Ways SCORE Can Help You Launch & Grow Your Business
- 02/04/16 – Managing Time & Pay – Seven Lies Employees Will Tell You and the Truths That Can Protect Your Business
- 01/28/16 – Free Publicity – Get Buzz and Attention in the Media
- 01/26/16 – Health Benefits Done Right: Health Insurance and the Role of Payroll
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Online Workshop
Make a smart start on your business idea with the Simple Steps for Starting Your Business series by SCORE mentors, sponsored by Canon, U.S.A.
Watch the online workshop modules and download the free guide to get practical information and exercises that will help you determine whether starting a small business is right for you.
Take the Online Course
- Introduction
- Module 1: Startup Basics
- Module 2: Business Concept
- Module 3: Marketing Plan
- Module 4: Financial Projections
- Module 5: Funding Sources and Next Steps
- Conclusion
Are Your Ready for a Mentor?
Kitsap SCORE is here to help. Click this link to request a mentor. If you don’t happen to live on the Kitsap Peninsula, visit score.org. More than 11,000 volunteers nationwide are ready to help.
