All Workshops and Seminars are held at the SBA Entrepreneur Center,
455 Market Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA  94105

San Francisco SCORE wants you to succeed. In addition to free on-on-one
counseling, we offer low-cost workshops and seminars…a must for anyone
starting a new business!  All seminar presenters are active or retired
business professionals and executives with specific experience in the
subjects presented.  They relate practically to the problems of small business. 

To register online for SCORE Seminars, click on the class dates listed
below,  or contact us at 415-744-6827 or 800-310-4357 to make a
reservation, Monday - Friday 9 am -2 pm.
 
For a listing of all seminars offered at the SBA Entrepreneur Center,  
www.sbatraining.eventbrite.com/org. 

Pre-registration is required. 
No refunds - Rescheduling acceptable one week prior to session.

Building Marketing Awareness and Driving Sales - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Fee: $35
Tuesdays 4/13, 7/27, 10,19

Understand the fundamentals of marketing strategy and how good market planning
can have a meaningful impact on your business.  Learn how to develop a valuable
and cost-effective marketing plan, and measure its effectiveness.  We cover vital
topics such as:

Pricing
Branding
Promotion
Internet Marketing
Positioning & Strategy
Lead Tracking

Corporations and LLCs Offer Different Options  - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee:$20 
Tuesdays 2/16, 3/16, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Learn how to make the best use of your corporation or LLC to save money
and shield yourself from liabilities.  Learn the compliance details of when
and how to properly set up your entity, including medical insurance plans,
compensation strategies for tax planning, records management, and banking.

Hi-Tech, Low-Cost - Using the Computer to Manage Your Business
Cheaply and Effectively - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: Free
Tuesday 3/30, 6/29, 8/31,10/12

Keeping costs low and practicing good management are essential to any small
business.   The computer has become the only way to operate a business efficiently. 
We'll look briefly at an overview of what  a startup needs to do online and off, and
focus on advantages and disadvantages in marketing.  

How to Start and Manage a Small Business – 8:30 am–5:00pm
Fee: $50
Mondays  2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30, 9/27,
10/25, 11/29

This is a comprehensive and unique one-day seminar for both prospective and
current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they
need to know and do to succeed in their business. Learn best practices and
insider tips as a moderator and industry experts guide you through the basics of:

Business Plans
Insuring Against Risk
Accounting
Legal Structures
Marketing and Sales 
Financing                                                                                                                                                         

Maintaining Tax Records  – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Fee: $20
Tuesdays 2/9, 3/9, 4/27, 5/25, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/21, 10/19

Learn the money-saving tax strategies of the pros, in this fun, interactive course,
and how to effectively create the tax records necessary for proper IRS reporting. 
Receive a valuable overview of how to use technology to simplify your life with
on-line banking and QuickBooks.

Secrets to Buying a Business or Franchise - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fee: $20
Tuesdays 3/9, 5/11, 7/20, 9/21, 11/9

Learn how to reduce your risk and improve your chances of success in buying or selling
a franchise or existing business. This workshop covers the steps necessary for you to 
succeed working with professionals, and using simple research and qualification techniques.
Topics include choosing the right franchise or business; positioning your business for
sale; buyer and seller financing. 

Starting the Process of Writing Effective Business Plans - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $35
Tuesdays 2/23, 6/22, 9/14

Whether you are planning to start a new business or developing the potential
of your existing company, a business plan is a critical foundation.  In the highly
compact presentation, you will learn about the following comonents of a
business plan:

Products/Services
Organization
Marketing
Customers
Finances
Market Research

Writing Effective Business Plans - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $50
Tuesday 2/23, 5/11, 8/24, 11/9 

Whether you are planning to start a new business or developing the potential of
your existing company, a business plan is a critical foundation. In this hands-on
workshop, we will demystify the process using case studies and exercises. You
will also develop a template for your own business that covers:

Products/Services
Organization
Marketing
Customers
Finances
Market Research