 Gray Poehler writing our "Ask SCORE Column" for the Naples Daily news attended Virginia Commonwealth University (formerly Richmond Professional Institute), majoring in business. I was a career insurance agent, specializing in property and casualty insurance and hold the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
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QUICK START YOUR BUSINESS |
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Written by Gray Poehler/George Ahearn
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 01:19 |
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QUESTION: Your local website www.scorenaples.org references a workshop series titled "QuickSTART". Can you provide more detail as to the subject matter covered? I am particularly interested in the best way to develop a working business plan and the financial data necessary to obtain a loan.
ANSWER: The "QuickSTART" workshop series is a program developed by SCORE National and is being offered by a limited number of it's member chapters several times a year. It is a five-part series designed for both new and existing businesses and covers the following subjects:
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IS A FRANCHISE RIGHT FOR YOU? |
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Written by Gray Poehler
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:19 |
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QUESTION: I am considering the purchase of a franchise. Can you recommend a resource that will help me do my due diligence before making a final commitment?
 ANSWER: Buying into a proven franchise has many advantages over starting a new business from scratch. The primary benefits of a franchise include:
- Name Recognition – A familiar brand name and logo go a long way to establishing instant credibility in the mind of the consumer.
- Business Model – A proven business plan that may need only a little tweaking to accommodate your personal vision for the venture.
- Training and Ongoing Support – Most franchises offer training programs that ensure you will start off on the right foot. No need to learn the hard way, from mistakes.
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HOW TO START YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS |
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Written by Gray Poehler
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 18:25 |
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QUESTION: I was recently laid off from my job of 20 plus years. I am considering going into business on my own. Can you provide some resource information to guide me through the process?
ANSWER: There are a number of organizations and local government entities that offer advice and assistance to the small business community. This article will offer links to some of the more active ones but, first, let's focus on some basic elements you should consider before taking the plunge:
- · The written Business Plan is a critical piece of the puzzle. There are a number of software providers that offer sample plans, but it is necessary for you to construct your own plan, using the outline and samples only as a guide. One such plan can be found at www.PaloAlto.com
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