SCORE Mentors Muskegon

10/14/2024

Learn About The Financial Essentials To Manage A Business - October 17 @ 6:30 PM CST

Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZQ6lDO

*The workshop is intended for people, particularly non-financial people, who are considering starting a business or in the early stages of entrepreneurship. The workshop is for both product and service businesses.
*The topics apply to ALL businesses.
*Therefore, we will cover the topics in a general manner, focusing on the exercises.
*SCORE volunteers (including our Presenter) are available to address these topics with YOUR BUSINESS.
The Presenter for this Workshop is SCORE Fox Valley Member, John Galati. John is a retired CPA with over 40 years of experience as both a CFO and 11 years working for a Global Accounting Firm. John has experience working for product, service, not for profit businesses, and governmental organizations.

10/14/2024

Learn About The Legalities Of Copyrights & Trademarks - October 16 @ 10:30 AM EST

Register here: https://bit.ly/485vb4D
This Workshop will examine the creation and maintenance of each, and how to enforce one's rights against would-be infringers. This information is very useful for Entrepreneurs who have existing businesses, and those Entrepreneurs wanting to start a business.

10/14/2024

📌 There's still time to register for our featured workshop this week.
Workshop: Muskegon Pitch Competition 2024-10-17
Hosted by SCORE Muskegon
Date: October 17, 2024
Format: In Person Live Event
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SCORE Muskegon Pitch Competition Finalists Presentation

10/13/2024

Starting Your Own Business - October 16 @ 10:30 AM EST

Register here: https://bit.ly/4eSjJvt
An invaluable primer for any type of startup and covers the process for setting up a business enterprise, developing a business plan, and lender requirements for financing.

10/13/2024

In honor of Spooky Season 👻, tell us about a fear you have faced as an entrepreneur.

10/13/2024

New Product Development - Part 2 - October 15 @12:00 PM EST

Register here: https://bit.ly/4eQpKsv
This webinar addresses how to recognize a good idea & develop it into a product that can start a company, or help your existing company make money. You will learn:
*How to establish your value proposition through Customer Discovery.
*Getting to your minimum viable product (Alpha & Beta testing)
*How not to be overwhelmed!
*Manufacturing a physical product, BOM’s & COG’s
*How much money will I make

10/10/2024

Cynthia Franzolin, founder of Therayology, knows firsthand the impact of expert guidance on business success. Five years ago, she started her company with a passion for mental health but struggled to navigate the complexities of running a business. That changed when the Latino Chamber of Commerce connected her with SCORE.

With the help of her SCORE mentors, Cynthia turned her vision into a solid business plan, learned crucial skills like negotiation and developed a clear strategy for growth. One of the most transformative changes was hiring a practice coordinator, which allowed Cynthia to focus on expanding her team and services. Now, Therayology is thriving, with a growing team of clinicians and initiatives to make mental health care more accessible in her community. Cynthia credits her progress to SCORE’s mentorship, saying, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without their support.”

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed, and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://score.org/muskegon

📸: SCORE client Cynthia Franzolin, founder of Therayology

10/08/2024

Shakia Williams turned her passion for wine into a thriving business with Cyrenity Sips, a micro-winery and the first Black woman-owned wine tasting room. Starting in her garage in 2017, Shakia now produces hundreds of cases annually with her daughter Cyan serving as the tasting room manager.

Taking the leap from home winemaker to business owner wasn’t easy, so she turned to SCORE for guidance. With SCORE's support, she refined her business plan, grew her revenue by 15 percent and set strategic goals for the future. Whether it’s crafting unique wine varieties like Blue Hawaiian or creating custom labels, Shakia’s commitment to quality and community is unwavering. “Our winery is more than just a place to enjoy fine wine; it’s a hub for diversity and education,” she says.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? SCORE offers a wealth of valuable resources to help you succeed, and our experienced mentors are here to guide you every step of the way. ➡ https://score.org/muskegon

🎥: SCORE client Shakia Williams, owner of Cyrenity Sips

10/08/2024

Taxes for Owners: How to be compliant from Day 1 - October 10 @ 6:30 PM CST

Register here: https://bit.ly/4eymKRU
Are you starting a new business and confused over your tax responsibilities? Register with SCORE to hear Harry Eng, CPA, Enrolled Agent and Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute explain everything you as a new business owner needs to know and do with regards to Income, Payroll, Sales & Use and Franchise Taxes to be fully compliant from day one. Harry will cover not only WHAT tax responsibilities you have, he will help you understand WHERE and HOW to register your business, and show you where to find and fill out all the required forms you must complete, and finally, cover where, when and how you report and pay.
Our Speaker is Harry Eng, CPA, Enrolled Agent and Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a degree in Accountancy and later earned a Masters of Business Administration (Comptrollership) from Syracuse University in New York.

10/07/2024

📌 Hurry, Muskegon entrepreneurs! Register now for our free webinar!
Join us for an empowering webinar dedicated to supporting and guiding women entrepreneurs on their journey to securing funding for their businesses.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this webinar will help you understand the different funding options available to women entrepreneurs, how to pitch your business vision effectively and how to overcome gender biases and create a supportive network.

Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses
Date & Time: October 8, 2024, 1:00pm EDT
Live event (online)
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 1 Hour
Language: English
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In this webinar, you'll learn about the different loans, grants and other funding options available to women entrepreneurs.

10/06/2024

We just turned 60! 🥳🥳🥳 How old is your small business?

10/05/2024

New Product Development - Part 1 - October 8 @ 12:00 PM EST

Register here: https://bit.ly/3zr4PNN
The webinar is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series. The webinar will address: Do I have a “good idea”?
Part-1 Identifying
Part-2 Developing
Part-3 Commercializing