What we’re about
The SCORE Eastern Connecticut Small Business Meet Up is dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs start a business or take their existing business to the next level. We offer presentations (primarily by Zoom, but some in person) on topics that will help you grow your existing business or understand how to start a business. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Visit https://www.score.org/easternct.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #1: "What's the Big Idea?"Link visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar): https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business
Join us for session 1 of a comprehensive 5-session Business Fundamentals series offering insights and inspiration for starting your business. In session 1, you will review whether you have a good idea and explore the feasibility of your product or service idea and how it can become a viable business. Do you have access to the operational skills (yourself and others) to manage the business to success? Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. Remaining sessions take place 5/8, 5/13, 5/15, and 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #2: "Customers & Competition"Link visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar): https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business
In session 2 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series, you will explore who your customer is in more detail. We’ll discuss competition and we’ll use SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats – to help you understand how to position your business and how to compensate for aspects of your business that are being developed. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. Remaining sessions take place 5/13, 5/15, and 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #3: "Marketing & Sales Basics"Link visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar):
https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-businessSession 3 of our free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series will help you understand what your Brand is, how best to reach your target audience with the most compelling messages, and how, when, and where to ask for the Sale -- selling tactics, greater comfort selling, and the right selling process. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. Remaining sessions take place 5/15 and 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
- Free Workshop - Business Fundamentals #4: Pricing & Managing MoneyLink visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (after registering, you will receive your link to join the webinar):
https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-businessIn Session 4 of the free 5-session "Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" series, we’ll discuss developing pricing, identifying costs, and essential financial management. Topics include selecting a pricing model, setting prices, estimating variable costs, accounting for overhead costs, and how to get a handle on managing small business finances. Attend all 5 sessions (recommended) or any individually. Attendees will receive a link to an on-demand recording and a pdf of the webinar slide deck after the webinar. The final session in the series takes place on 5/20. For more information, visit https://www.score.org/easternct/fundamentals-starting-your-business. Support for the series provided by Berkshire Bank.
