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Entrepreneurs benefit from a variety of regularly scheduled, low or no-cost educational workshops. Piedmont SCORE has a Basic Start-up Workshop somewhere in the Upstate every month.
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.
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Basic Small Business Start-Up 08/05/2021
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
Branding: Successfully Position Your Small Business
In this workshop we'll look at what a brand is, how to build a strong one, notable brands we know and love, and why building a strong one should be a priority for your business. Read more
Everything you need to know about Google My Business
In this comprehensive workshop, you will learn how to claim and optimize your Google My Business listing. This will include how to add rich content and generate reviews for... Read more
Introduction to QuickBooks Online
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of QuickBooks Online. This powerful cloud-based accounting software has helped millions of small business owners manage their daily... Read more
Working Capital Considerations For Small Business
Are you a small business owner struggling with cash flow related issues? In this workshop, you will discover the basic understanding of a company’s working capital structure and... Read more
Small Business Risk Management
Risk management is a discipline devoted to understanding and controlling the threats small businesses face. Managing risks involves many different activities, including assessment... Read more
July 27: How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation
If you are wondering how to use LinkedIn properly so you can get noticed, build your 1st-degree connections, gain exposure, and boost revenue, tune in! Read more
July 29: Local Search Engine Optimization(SEO) Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online
Learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher and get found online. Read more
August 3: Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship - Is the Right Time Now?
Nearly every successful entrepreneur had to quit a job at some point to make it. How do you know you’ve got the right idea, the right plan, and the right timing to make it stick? Read more
August 5: Home-Based Business Ownership - Is It the Next Step in Your Career?
Key topics will be addressed as it relates to finding the perfect home-based business to meet your lifestyle and goals. Read more
August 12: Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
Practical tips to help you price your products and services effectively and develop a strategy for maximizing your profits. Read more
August 19: A Simple Process to Manage Your Time and Identify Which Items to Delegate
Learn how to grow your business, without increasing the time you work, by efficiently and effectively managing your time and delegating the work. Read more