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Entrepreneurs benefit from a variety of regularly scheduled, low or no-cost educational workshops. SCORE Piedmont has a Basic Start-up Workshop that is offered online quarterly.
These workshops are offered geographically throughout the Piedmont Chapter which serves the Upstate of South Carolina. Both SCORE Mentors and representatives from the local business community, as well as our partners (eg; SBDC, technical colleges, Chambers of Commerce, etc.), conduct these workshops.
Local Chapter Events
Business Finance Basics
Small Business Lending 101: Types of Financing and What You Need to Secure Them
Join Brittany Hilbert from Pinnacle Financial Partners as she walks us through the various types of financing options available to small businesses, along with what you need to... Read more
Plan your Website for Online Success
Ready for a new website? Whether you're building it yourself or you decide to work with a pro, getting organized is the key to your website's success! Read more
Basic Small Business Start-Up 12/1/2022
Are you thinking about starting a business, but need information about what is required? In 2 hours, we touch on the basics at a high level with suggestions about where... Read more
Business Finance Basics
What Do Small Businesses Need to Know About Securing Capital?
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October 11: Cybersecurity 101 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
In this webinar, you will learn how to identify cybersecurity threats and steps you can take to protect your small business. Read more
October 12: Help Businesses Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools
In this webinar, you will learn how to use Google tools like Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center to drive sales during the holiday season. Read more
October 19: Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Workshop
Successful entrepreneurs have several things in common. In this webinar, you will learn what those qualities are, which ones you have and which ones to develop. Read more
October 20: Starting a Business – Real Stories and Knowledge Exchange from Women Entrepreneurs
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions. Read more
October 27: What You Need to Know Before Moving Forward With Your Business Idea
Are you ready to start a business? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of skills, experience, and support necessary to run a business. Read more
November 3: Modern Day Technology - Using Hardware To Work Smarter, Not Harder!
In this session, we will help you understand what new IT is available and how it can help your business so you can make your technology decisions confidently. Read more
November 8: The Entrepreneurs Pathway to Capital – A Fresh Approach to Capitalize your Business
In this webinar, you will learn how to evaluate your business needs, understand available capital, and the challenges businesses face when securing capital. Read more
November 9: Do You Have the Personal Finances to Start a Business? Step-by-Step Financial Assessment Workshop
New businesses usually don’t make a profit for 6 to 18 months. This webinar will teach you how to assess your finances and avoid financial pitfalls. Read more
November 15: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
December 29: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
January 19: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more