SCORE Workshop Series
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Dates & Venues

8/28/2010 - Modern Day Marketing-Developing a Competitive Edge in 2010

Time: 9 am to 12 noon Cost: $30

Learn:
o How to Develop an Effective Marketing Strategy
o How to Select Rewarding Target Customers
o How to Establish a Competitive Advantage
o All About Branding--Advertising, Promotion, Merchandising
o Pricing Strategies
o Using Social Media to grow and manage your brands
o Using video and the web to promote your brands/company
o How to Set Objectives and Develop Forecasts



Presenters: Caleb Sheppard, Rio Creative
Samantha Naes, CN Video Resumes


$30 in advance, $35 at the door

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122 Room SO 108

***ROOM CHANGE*****

9/11/2010 - “How to Start and Manage Your Own Business”

Time: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Cost: $50

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

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122
Rm SO-105

9/25/2010 - Exporting

Time: 9 am to 11 am Cost: $20

Topics to cover:

*Finding international markets
*International market research
*Regulations in international trade
*Documentation required for international trade
*International transportation
*Cultural considerations
*Legal considerations
*Financing international orders
*Getting paid

Presenters -
Kristi Wiggins --- Senior International Trade Relationship Officer, US Department of Commerce

John Blum --- Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group, US Small Business Administration

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122 Room SO 108

10/9/2010 - "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business"

Time: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Cost: $50.00

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

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122
Rm SO-105

10/20/2010 - SPEED COACHING

Time: 7 AM TO 11:30 AM Cost: FREE

Overcome Your Business Challenges,
Tap Into The Experience
Of Successful Business Owners
The SCORE Speed Coaching Event will be a unique opportunity for a 45 minute individual mentoring session with an experienced business Counselor.

St. Charles Convention Center
One Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303

Special Event Registration
www.stlscore.org/coach

10/30/2010 - Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks

Time: 9 am to 11:30 am Cost: $30

Find out how to apply for these the correct way and protect your creative ideas.

Attendees will learn:
• What is patentable
• What is the patent application procedure--at what cost
• Should every new idea be patented
• What purpose does a copyright serve
• Why trademark protection is essential for small business

Presented by Morris Turek - Copyright and Trademarks and Doug Warren - Patents


$30 in advance, $35 at the door

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122 Room SO 108

11/13/2010 - "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business"

Time: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Cost: $50.00

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

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122
Rm SO-105

11/20/2010 - Internet Marketing

Time: 9 am to 11:30 am Cost: $30

How to Design and Use Your Web Site for Maximum Return
Be successful and recession-proof online!
Learn -
• Why Online Marketing is a Must
• How to Make Google Your Best Friend
• Hidden Lead Generation Techniques
• How to Capture More Business in 30 days
• Why You May Be Losing 30% of Potential Sales and What to Do About It
• E-Mail Follow-up That Works (Even Better In a Down Market)
• How to use Twitter, Blogs and Social Networking Sites for Low Cost Marketing

Guest Speaker: Chad Weber
The Legendary Marketer


$30 in advance, $35 at the door

St. Charles EDC
5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
St. Charles, MO 63304

12/11/2010 - "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business"

Time: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Cost: $50.00

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

St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122
Rm SO-105

Map and Directions to The St. Charles EDC
A map of the St. Louis Community College at Meramec is available on-line at http://www.stlcc.edu/mc/map/
A map of the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley is available on-line at http://www.stlcc.edu/fv/tour/Map/index.html
Workshops may also be presented in Spanish in cooperation with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 314-664-4432
For Additional Workshop Information Please Contact:
314.539.6600 Ext. 242