The SCORE Seminar "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business" is given often throughout the year. Topics covered in this all-inclusive seminar include:

• Learn how to write a professional business plan
• Learn how to develop a winning marketing strategy
• Learn the importance of your company's legal structure
• Learn what you need to know about licenses, insurance and taxes
• Learn how technology can make your business more profitable
• Learn to understand income statements, balance sheets and manage cash flow.
• Learn how to get the best business loans

SCORE advisors in St. Louis share their years of business experience in this information packed session. The session includes a comprehensive take-home packet of materials, information regarding useful websites, and the option for one-on-one no-cost counseling.

New! “The Basics of Running A Successful Business” A two-part, eight-hour discussion of what you need to know to start & grow your business. The seminar covers - (Session 1) "Business Formation - A Startup Checklist " "Marketing Basics - Developing a Strategy " "Promoting Your Business - On a Tight Budget " "Funding The Business - In a Time of Tight Credit "        - (Session 2) "Financial Record Keeping - What All Those Numbers Mean" "Sales - How to Get and Keep Customers" "Managing Risk - Make Sure You Anticipate Problems" "Business Plan - Will the Idea in Your Head Work on Paper" Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

        Dates and Venues

SCORE Workshops --- SUMMER PROGRAM

For a schedule and topics see: Dates and Venues

The seminar is also presented in Espanol in cooperation with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact:

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 314-771-4788

For additional information call SCORE at 314-539-6600 x242