May 14, 2012
Small Business Workshops
SCORE SE Wisconsin presents a number of workshops specifically designed to address the key areas necessary for a successful business. SCORE workshops are unique in that they are presented by successful business executives who have expertise and experience in many business areas. Join us in a workshop or a workshop series to help you achieve success.
This page is divided into three sections:
- Upcoming Workshops Now Open for Registration and the Ones Next to Open
- A Catalog of All Our Workshops
- Individual Workshop Descriptions, Dates Offered, Location & Registration
Click HERE for a printable schedule of Milwaukee workshops.
Click HERE for a printable schedule of Racine/Kenosha workshops.
If you do not see your topic of interest listed below, please let us know and we will work to accommodate you.
Workshops Now Open For Registration
DATE
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WORKSHOP TITLE |
LOCATION |
| • Thur. May 10th | Loan Seminar - Building Credit and Obtaining a Loan | Milwaukee |
| • Sat. May 12th | Finance 201 - What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You? | Milwaukee |
| • Sat. May 12th | Social Media: What You Need to Know | Racine/Kenosha |
| • Thur. May 17th | Marketing 101 - Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan | Milwaukee |
| • Sat. May 19th | Marketing 101 - Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan | Racine/Kenosha |
| • Sat. June 2nd | Finance 101 - Understanding the Basic Financial Statements | Racine/Kenosha |
| • Sat. June 2nd | Human Resources: Finding and Managing Good People | Milwaukee |
Next Workshops to Open for Registration
| • Sat. June 2nd | Starting a Business? - Readiness Assessment | Milw. Urban League |
| • Sat. June 16th | Social Media: A Beginner's Guide | Milwaukee |
Catalog of all SCORE SE Wisconsin Workshops
Click on the workshop title below for a description, location and dates offered.
Basic Business Workshops
- Starting a Business? - Readiness Assessment
- Business Planning 102 - How To Write a Short Effective Business Plan
- Loan Seminar - Building Credit & Obtaining a Business Loan
Basic Financial & Marketing Workshops
- Finance 101 - Understanding the Basic Financial Statements
- Marketing 101 - Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan
- QuickBooks Basics
- Social Media: A Beginner's Guide
Advanced Business Planning & Finance Workshops
- Finance 201 - What Are your Financial Statements Telling You?
- Business Planning 201 - Preparing an Annual Operating Plan
- Loan Panel - Obtaining a Business Loan in today's Environment
- Manage Your Cash Flow to survive An Economic Downturn
- QuickBooks Advanced – Maximizing Your Use Of QuickBooks
Advanced Marketing & Internet Workshops
- Internet Marketing 102 – Building a Web Site on a Budget
- Internet Marketing 201 – Build Your Business Through Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Social Media: What You Need to Know
- Marketing 104 - 10 Secrets to Achieving Marketing ROI
- Marketing & Sales In A Down Economy
- The Networking Power of Linkedin
- Marketing Metrics
Business Management Workshops
- Business Insurance: What You Need to Protect Your Business
- Human Resources: Finding and Managing Good People
- Selecting a Business System for Business Growth
- Using a Business Plan as a Management Tool
- ALL ABOUT FRANCHISING - THE FAST TRACK TO OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
- How To Prepare Estimates/Bids that Achieve Profitable Results
- My Business Is Profitable - What Do I Do Next?
Individual Workshop Descriptions, Dates Offered, Location & Registration
Basic Business
Starting a Business? - Readiness Assessment - This workshop is focused on those who are considering going into business for themselves. We will discuss many of the myths and realities of being an entrepreneur and will go through a number of self evaluation tools to make sure it's right for you. Once you know you are ready to own your own business, we will review a checklist of things to do before investing your money in starting the business.
Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday June 2, 2012 9:00 AM - Noon Milwaukee Urban LeagueLocations
Milwaukee Urban League
435 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Click here for map)
Cost and Registration
This workshop is free but registration is required and limited. Registration will open approximately 30 days before the workshop date.
Business Planning 102 - How To Write a Short Effective Business Plan
Learn how to prepare a meaningful business plan that will lead you to success. Learn how to "exercise" and "listen" to your business plan, how to tackle the usually illusive and tough marketing portion of the plan, how to do the financial "what ifs" and how to be comfortable and enjoy a rewarding experience.
Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday July 28, 2012 9:00 AM - Noon Milwaukee Urban LeagueLocations
Milwaukee Urban League
435 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Click here for map)
Cost and Registration
This workshop is free but registration is required and limited. Registration will open approximately 30 days before the workshop date.
Loan Seminar - Building Credit & Obtaining a Business Loan
A discussion on how to build your credit ranking and the types of business loans and the requirements for eligibility, preparation of information needed to obtain a loan, and the process of asking for a loan. (For more information about the Tech Center....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Thursday May 10, 2012 9:00 AM 12:00 Noon - Technology Innovation Center
The workshop listed above is currently open for registration. The one listed below will open for registration approximately 30 days before the workshop date.
Saturday August 4, 2012 9:00 AM - Noon Milwaukee Urban League
Locations
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)
Milwaukee Urban League
435 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
Basic Financial & Marketing
Finance 101 - Understanding the Basic Financial Statements
A workshop designed for those looking for an introduction to financial statements or just a refresher on how to use the statements. This workshop will focus on understanding and using financial information to plan and operate a small business. (For more information....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday June 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Racine/KenoshaLocations
Gateway Technical College
Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI)
2320 Renaissance Boulevard
Sturtevant, WI 53117 (Click here for map)
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
Marketing 101 - Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan
The development of a comprehensive Marketing Plan will help you focus on the only two sources of business revenue: Selling more to existing customers or attracting new customers. Which is best for you? (For more information about Racine/Kenosha....)(For more information about Milwaukee....)
Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Thursday May 17, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Milwaukee
Saturday May 19, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Racine/Kenosha
When registering for this workshop be careful to select the correct date and location. Both dates are open for registration.
Locations
Gateway Technical College
Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI)
2320 Renaissance Boulevard
Sturtevant, WI 53117 (Click here for map)
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
QuickBooks Basics
The main objective is to introduce you to the mostly used features in QuickBooks. You will learn how to enter transactions relating to Account Receivables, Receiving Payments, Accounts Payable and how to make deposits and get the reports that you need. By the end of the workshop, you will have a good idea of how an accounting software package can save time and help organize business finances.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Social Media: A Beginner's Guide
Whatever your experience or inexperience, this course will help to advise you about what you should and shouldn't be doing on today's most-popular social networks. You will learn about the different social media outlets, how they should be used, what you need to get started, and how to continue to grow. This course is perfect for a novice who is just starting to learn about social media. (For more information....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday June 16, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - MilwaukeeLocation
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. Registration for this workshop will open approximately 30 days before the workshop date.
Advanced Business Planning & Finance
Business Planning 201 - Preparing an Annual Operating Plan - Learn how to plan for your growth, implement cost reductions and live within your plan. This workshop is for existing businesses interested in planning their growth regardless of whether they have a business plan or not.
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Finance 201 - What Are your Financial Statements Telling You?
Get the most from your financial statements. Increase your financial acumen and business performance by using your financial statements for understanding costs, price setting, contributing margins, break even, and why a business can be profitable and run out of cash. (For more information....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday May 12, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Milwaukee
Location
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00.To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
Loan Panel - Obtaining a business loan in today's environment
In this workshop a panel of experts will explain what one must do to obtain business financing today. The panel members are: Commercial Loan Officer from a local bank, a Business Development Specialist from the Wisconsin SBA office and a Mentor from SCORE SE Wisconsin.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Manage Your Cash Flow to survive An Economic Downturn - Managing cash, costs and preserving profit margins are critical to surviving an economic downturn. This class explains cash flow management, cost control, debt consolidation, and banking relationships, all critical in times of fluctuating sales.
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
QuickBooks Advanced – Maximizing Your Use Of QuickBooks
Take your bookkeeping to the next level and learn advanced applications for customizing forms, job costing, job profitability, summary postings and customized reports.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Advanced Marketing / Internet
Internet Marketing 102 – Building a Web Site on a Budget
In this Workshop we will review all the steps in creating a web site including pre-web site planning, picking a name, hosting your site, accepting money on your site, designing your site, developing and uploading your site and finally, marketing your site.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Internet Marketing 201 – Build Your Business Through Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Having a web site means nothing if it is not designed properly and your customers cannot find you online. Developed for both new and existing businesses, you will learn the basics of SEO -- how to enhance your Webster's rankings in the search engines so you will be one of the top choices.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Social Media: What You Need to Know
Social media can increase sales, enhance recognition of your business and build customer loyalty. Learn the techniques of social media marketing. (For more information....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday May 12, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - Racine/KenoshaLocation
Gateway Technical College
Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI)
2320 Renaissance Boulevard
Sturtevant, WI 53117 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
marketing 104 - 10 Secrets to Achieving Marketing ROI
In challenging economic times, successful firms seek untapped growth opportunities. Waiting for the economic storm to pass is a recipe for business failure. Participants in “10 Secrets to Achieving Marketing R.O.I.” will learn about efficient and effective methods to maximize their marketing R.O.I. You will learn to:
- Measure Market results
- Take advantage of the shift to direct marketing
- Implement integrated marketing campaigns
- Utilize the web to maximize sales, and more...
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Marketing & Sales In A Down Economy - In an economic recession, company management tends to be reactive and cut costs in most areas including Marketing & Sales. This in itself can cause business contraction. A better way to address the downturn is to be proactive by re-examining the Marketing Plan and taking advantage of the one plentiful resource, time.
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
The Networking Power of Linkedin
Linkedin is the number one online business social networking site that allows you to make business connections fast. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your business goals. Learn how to search Linkedin for new employees, suppliers & customers. The Workshop will show you how to integrate Linkedin into your company and personal branding and marketing efforts.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Marketing Metrics
Participants will learn how to:
- Measure marketing results
- Implement testing techniques
- Take advantage of the shift from mass media to direct marketing
- Implement integrated marketing campaigns
- Utilize the web to maximize sales and more.
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Business Management
Business Insurance: What You Need to Protect Your Business
Learn what insurance is mandatory, what is optional but essential to protect your company's assets and what is not.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Human Resources: FINDING AND MANAGING GOOD PEOPLE
How to manage employees, the people who make or break your business - hire the right people, supervise them properly and build your business. (For more information....)Date and Time - Networking & check-in 30 mins. before workshop starting time.
Saturday June 2, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - MilwaukeeLocation
Technology Innovation Center
Milwaukee County Research Park
10437 Innovation Drive Room 121
Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (Click here for map)Cost and Registration
The cost for the first person to register is $35.00 and for each additional person it is $20.00. To register click on the yellow REGISTER HERE below.
REGISTER HERE
SELECTING A BUSINESS SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
Every entrepreneur is directed to obtain an accounting system before or soon after they open for business often based on little or no information. Quicken, Quick Books and Peach Tree are often selected because they are lower cost and promoted as systems for non-accountants. Your first system can be a simple Excel spreadsheet system or a complex ERP. Some specialized Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems also provide basic accounting. This workshop will go review various types of systems, provide hands on examples, discuss how adaptable each system is and how modules can be added as your business grows.
USING A BUSINESS PLAN AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL
This workshop will focus on converting your annual financial plan into a monthly budget and how to create monthly reports that provide you with information to help you manage your business to success. We will provide you with simple excel tools. Demonstrate how to use these tools to easily convert your annual plan into a budget, provide monthly financial results to generate performance reports and how to add and adjust your data to improve your operations.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
ALL ABOUT FRANCHISING - THE FAST TRACK TO OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Learn all the basics about buying and operating a franchise. Discover if a franchise is right for you. How much they cost and how to finance the purchase.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
How To Prepare Estimates/Bids that Achieve Profitable Results - Reviewing specifications, costs, and preparing an estimate that puts a price to the work are all required in preparing a bid. This class covers how to estimate to get good results.
I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
My Business is Profitable - What Do I Do Next?
Business is not one dimensional, obviously the first objective is to become profitable, but what comes after that? There are many things that need to be considered; employee compensation, benefits, retirement planning, succession planning, etc. This workshop is a panel discussion with experts in these fields to help answer all of your questions.I am interested in this workshop. Send me information about its next scheduled date.
