SCORE E-Newsletter
February 2007

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The topic of our next regular workshop is:

Join us on Saturday, February 17, 2007 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Collier County Public Library (at 650 Central Avenue in Naples) where five speakers, who are specialists in their fields of expertise, will provide critical information and offer sound advice and guidance. We will pay particular attention to the licenses and permits required, the form of organization that is best for you, your record keeping and accounting requirements, and the type of insurance you should have.

  Click here to view the complete workshop flyer

or, cut and paste the following link into your browser:
http://www.scorenaples.org/workshop.pdf

To register for this workshop, visit our website at www.scorenaples.org  and click on WORKSHOPS, and then on SIGN UP! or, call us at (239)430-0081.

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Announcing a 4-session workshop series given by SCORE Counselor and College Professor Peter Wallace and sponsored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce:

Join us each of four consecutive Mondays starting on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce (at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples) for a 4-part hands-on workshop series on the fundamentals of good negotiations.

The cost of the four-part series is $40. For more details on how to register, please visit:

www.scorenaples.org/negotiations.htm

(Attendance is strictly limited to 24 people, so register early!)

       

When you start your small business, it is easy to overlook the need for business insurance. It is prudent to evaluate the specific insurance needs of each and every business before you need it (and wish you had it!). Additionally, as your business grows, your business insurance needs will likely change. So, adding an annual review of your needs with a professional all-risk business insurance agent is highly recommended. Some of the various Small Business Insurance needs that may apply to your small business are:

Beginning this year, Naples/Collier SCORE has begun writing a new ASK SCORE column that will be published every other week in the Naples News (Business Section). Additionally, we are translating the articles into Spanish for publication in the Vista Semanal. To submit your questions for consideration in the new series, visit: www.scorenaples.org/askscore

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This Month's Business Links on the Web:

 

10 Marketing Trends to Watch in 2007: See these tips from Entrepreneur.Com at www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingcolumnistkimtgordon/article170208.html

Wondering if your PC will run Microsoft Vista?: The newly released version of Microsoft Windows may or may not run on your PC. Run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to learn how compatible your system is before you try to migrate. Test drive the new Windows at: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6132010

Want to further develop your leadership skills?: Hear Don Forrer talk about International College's Leadership Institute at: http://bigmac.internationalcollege.edu/instructor/forrer/leadership/

IRS Tax Calendar: Get the 2007 IRS Small Business Tax Calendar at: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=104682,00.html

Past Newsletters: View past SCORE E-Newsletters by following the links below:
July 2006     Aug 2006     Sep 2006    Oct 2006    Nov 2006    Dec 2006    Jan 2007

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Become a SCORE Volunteer

Are you looking for an opportunity to give something back to the community?  We are looking for a few outstanding, talented men and women willing to share their business knowledge and experience.

As a SCORE volunteer, you will join a congenial group of skilled business professionals who volunteer a few days every month to counsel and help small businesses succeed.

Why not get the facts and decide whether or not SCORE is for you.  Call 239-430-0081 or visit www.scorenaples.org/joinus.htm for more information about helping small businesses succeed.

We have immediate needs for full-time resident volunteers to help us with year-round counseling needs. Bi-lingual counselors needed to help with programs geared towards the growing Hispanic population.

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This E-Newsletter has been Generously Sponsored by: www.tricoventures.com Exceptional Businesses for Exceptional People Offices in Boston, Chicago, and Bonita Springs, FL 27499 Riverview Center Blvd, Suite 223 Bonita Springs, Florida 34134 Phone 239-949-1814     Fax 239-444-5614

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