Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in SUCCESS, Success Stories | Posted on 30-09-2010 |
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Learn the Key to Biz Success & Share Your Story Despite the economy, entrepreneurs are not only surviving but thriving. In fact, some of America’s most successful corporations started during economic downturns. The key to success is to get help early and regularly. That was how Morgan Smith and Youngsong Martin’s achieved their dreams. They [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing | Posted on 22-07-2010 |
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Sign up for SCORE Expert Answers Tips to Succeed and Grow Joyce Bone Millionairemoms.com Joyce Bone, founder and CEO of MillionaireMoms.com co-launched and grew an environmental company into a $50 million NASDAQ-traded firm in just 18 months. Here, she discusses how entrepreneurs can position themselves for growth and economic rebound. Download hot tips from Joyce [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Managing | Posted on 07-07-2010 |
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What’s New at SCORE This Month New Bloggers Have you noticed our two new bloggers, Steve Strauss and Jeanne Rossomme? Steven D. Strauss is a lawyer and author who is one of the world’s leading small biz experts, and is also the founder of Mr. All Biz. He has been seen on CNN, CNBC, The O’Reilly [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, Starting | Posted on 21-06-2010 |
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Check out SCORE’s Summer Success Resources Today’s the first day of summer. Start it off right with tools and tips to succeed. Starting a Biz? Workshop: Can You Afford To Start? Expert Advice: Avoid these Mistakes eGuide: Biz Tips from a Financial Insider The Company Corporation & SCORE provide a FREE start-up workbook. Get your copy at your local SCORE office. In-Biz and [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Planning, SUCCESS, Starting | Posted on 12-04-2010 |
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SCORE Bloggers Featured in Upcoming Webinar
Learn how to really start your business from experts Julie Brander and Steve Bloom. This webinar presented by The Company Corporation and SCORE will share starting success secrets, including how to focus your business idea and where to look for small business financing.
Date: April 13, 2010 | Time: 12:00 pm EST [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS, Technology | Posted on 08-04-2010 |
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Why Broadband for Small Biz?
Competitive advantage is important. In a global economy with eretailing as the norm, you can increase commerce speed and clients’ experience with a fast web site and rapid ecommerce transaction processing. Seconds matter, so high speed access through broadband helps you operate your small business like the growing business it is. [...]
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How to Think Like a Winner
I recently read a very interesting blog post by Steve Pohlit. Steve is a CPA, holds an MBA and has been the CFO of several major domestic and international companies. In his post, he writes about how the mentality of the top 1% directly impacts their success. Here’s an excerpt [...]
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Webinar Series, Thursdays in March
Title:
Social Media Road Map for Your Business Success
Description: A consise and successful six week Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn program for your social media success.
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Presenter: Ronan Keane
Register: Sign-up
At the end of the webinar, ask expert, Ronan Keane, all your social media questions. [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS, Starting | Posted on 08-03-2010 |
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SCORE CEO Featured
SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, was recently featured on the American Express OPEN for Small Business blog. His advice, get a mentor. Now is a great time. Here’s an excerpt from the post.
With the American Express OPEN Government Contracting Procurement & Networking Event approaching on March 31st, I wanted to talk with one [...]
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Quick Resources to Increase Sales
Here are a few invaluable resources from SCORE. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the SCORE Women’s Web Site, where you can track your sales on a monthly basis. Get started charting your success today!
Workshop:Create a Competitive Edge
Template: 12-Month Sales Forecast
Quiz: Are You Reaching Your Sales Potential?
Toolkit: Accelerate Your Sales [...]
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National Entrepreneurship Week: February 20-27
Celebrate your success! This is National Entrepreneurship Week sponsored by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. This week recognizes the contribution of American entrepreneurs like you. Share stories of how you overcame the past year and succeeded. Leave a comment below. Then find out more about events near you.
More Resources
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SCORE Honors Maryanne Weiss
Maryanne Weiss is a business mentor with SCORE and chair of the Phoenix SCORE chapter. She was recently name “Woman of the Year” by the Women’s Financial Group of the National Bank of Arizona. She has also been given the Carnation Award for Community Service and was made an honorary lifetime citizen of [...]
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Joyce Bone: Mompreneur to Successful CEO
Successful serial entrepreneur, Joyce Bone, provides success secrets, exclusively for SCORE!
Joyce Bone is a wife, mom and successful entrepreneur. She co-founded EarthCare, which grew from zero to $50 million in 18 months. She then took the company public on NASDAQ, ultimately reaching $125 million in annual revenues.
Joyce has managed over 350 [...]
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Create Great Charts in Less Time, Free
Ever needed to create a flow chart, diagram, floor plans or technical drawings but didn’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for new software? Well, there are plenty of free resources available. Here are a few that you might want to try out.
Lovely Charts
Free, online diagram software. Registration required.
Lucid Charts
Free, online [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Finance, Growing, Technology | Posted on 25-01-2010 |
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Track Expenses & Estimate Taxes
Here at SCORE, we’re always looking for free resources to help you start and grow your business. Outright is a great tool to start off the year.
Many small businesses don’t need (and can’t afford) expensive accounting software. Small startups generally just want to manage income and expenses, figure out their taxes and track [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, Planning, Starting | Posted on 21-01-2010 |
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Find The Best Mentor for You & Your Biz
Jelly Belly Candy Co. Vera Bradley. Vermont Teddy Bear. Julie Morgenstern Ent.
These are three companies that used a SCORE mentor to get from good to great. Yesterday Christine mentioned the importance of getting a mentor. Now, we’ll tell you how to find the best one for you.
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 01-01-2010 |
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Wishing You a Successful Year!
SCORE would like to wish you a very happy new year! Take this time to prepare for a prosperous year. Check out these resources from SCORE.
Overview: Your 12-Month Web Marketing Plan
Webinar: Learn How to Create a Strategic Plan
Template: Sales Forecast (Excel)
Quick Guide: 60-Second Guide to Writing a Business Plan
As you begin 2010, [...]
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