SCORE Peoria Newsletter

SCORE  & SCORE Peoria BizSuccess Tips - April 2018

May 1 - May 3:   National Small Business Week Virtual Conference The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE Association will host a free, three-day virtual conference during National Small Business Week. The conference will take place Tuesday, May 1 - Thursday, May 3 between 12:30 p.m. ET - 6:30 p.m. ET each day. Participate in this online conference to listen to practiced advice on current business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. The virtual conference will offer the best parts of an in-person conference, without the hassle of traveling. A schedule of live events will be sent to registrants via email. Reserve Your Spot Now Upcoming SCORE Peoria Workshop The Power of Email Marketing with Constant Contact Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT Fondulac Bank - Fondulac Room - Levee District 201 Clock Tower Dr.  East Peoria, IL 61611 (Click here for more information) __________________________________________________  Upcoming SCORE Peoria Workshop Navigating Tax Reform Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Clifton Larsen Allen - Conference Room - Suite 1100 301 S. W. Adams St.  Peoria, IL 61602 (Click here for more information) ______________________________________________________ How to Make Your First $500K in Sales: Harness Your Untapped Resources April 5 @ 1 p.m. EST  / 10 a.m. PST Ready to ramp up your revenue? This webinar will help you discover accessible resources that can exponentially increase your sales. Register Now » Just a Noticeable Difference: The Key to Cutting Through the Competition Clutter April 10 @ 1 p.m. EST  / 10 a.m. PST Struggling in your business?  In this webinar, Susan Solovic, THE Small Business Expert, will offer tips to set your business apart from the competition. Register Now » Prevent Workplace Injuries and Lower Costs April 12 @ 1 p.m. EST  / 10 a.m. PST What safety hazards do your employees face?  In this webinar, we will discuss the processes for hazard identification, evaluation, prioritization, and control, along with a brief review of selected OSHA regulations applicable to small businesses. Register Now » HR 101 - Hiring, Onboarding and Paying Employees April 19 @ 1 p.m. EST  / 10 a.m. PST What HR basics are you overlooking? This webinar will provide a successful roadmap for consistent HR policies. (Sponsored by Paychex). Register Now » Internet Security Challenges for Small Businesses April 26 @ 1 p.m. EST  / 10 a.m. PST Is your small business vulnerable to cyber security breach? Trend Micro Initiative for Education presents this webinar to small business owners on cyber security precautions. Register Now » SCORE helps you succeed! Check out one of our latest success stories. Eleni Theodorou pursued her passion for writing while holding a corporate job. Her first children's book, Noko the Knight, opened up opportunities for her to talk about its anti-bullying themes with groups of children and adults. Now she now works as an anti-bullying educator in partnership with schools in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.   How SCORE helped: Theodorou worked with mentors Richard Kitaeff, George Ginsberg and Larry Matte on myriad subjects including corporate sponsorship, networking, business plans, and website development. "Their wealth of knowledge, their encouragement, and their holding me accountable to get my 'homework' done has pushed me and my company to even greater success," she says.  Read the full article and access all growth strategy resources.  Now Connect With Your Own Mentor A SCORE mentor can help you turn your dream into a reality. The journey to starting a business (or taking your business to the next level) may not always be smooth sailing, but we'll help you navigate choppy waters when times are tough.    Get Started With A SCORE Peoria Mentor Today  SCORE Peoria  www.peoria.score.org  309-676-0755  email:  score.peoria@scorevolunteer.org

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our Mission, Vision and Values here.