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May 2007
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The topic of our next regular workshop is:
How to Market Your Business
Join us on Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Collier
County Public Library (at 650 Central Avenue in Naples)
where four experienced sales and marketing professionals will
introduce you to the basic techniques of developing a marketing
plan and provide some practical insights on how to make the plan
become a cost effective reality. This workshop is perfect for
existing businesses as
well as start-ups anxious to improve their marketing skills and increase
sales.
business.
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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Fifth
Third Bank, the donor of the Naples SCORE office space, is
in the process of selling a variety of gently used office
furniture including desks, chairs, credenzas and artwork
to benefit
Youth Haven
(www.youthhaven.net).
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Goodlette Road North in Naples (Map) on |
Note: Arrangements for the delivery of purchased furniture can be made for a nominal fee at the time of purchase. Only payments by check will be accepted with checks made out to Fifth Third Bank. |
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The Naples/Collier
SCORE has a new Chairman:
Gregory Nelson has been a member of SCORE
since 2000 when he joined the chapter at the request of then Chairman
Bill Adams. Bill was a neighbor of Greg's and asked him to join
to assist in the Technology area. Greg has most recently served
SCORE in the capacity of Vice Chairman as well as
Assistant District Director for Southwest Florida (he will continue
in this capacity as well).
The Chapter wishes to take this opportunity to recognize
and thank past Chairman Ekkehard Grampp for his many contributions
to the chapter. Thank you Ekkehard! And welcome Greg!
Florida SCORE ranks 2nd in Nation:
A recent report states that SCORE, in the state of Florida provided
counseling and training to more than 11,300 Florida entrepreneurs during
the first four months of fiscal year 2007 (Oct. 1, 2006-January 31, 2007),
an increase of 29.2 percent over the first four months of fiscal year
2006. This program ranking places Florida SCORE second in the nation,
behind California, according to the national SCORE office located in
Washington DC.
National Volunteer Week and Small
Business Week:
April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week was created
in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order to establish
the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. And every year since that
time, each U.S. President, along with many governors, mayors and other elected
officials, has signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week.
April 23-27 is National Small Business Week, created to recognize outstanding
small business owners for their
contributions
to
the nation’s economy and for their personal achievements during small
business week. Since 1963, every President has declared National Small Business
Week to formally recognize the important role of America’s small business
community.
Small
Business Spotlight:
Nordic Pole Walking USA,
LLC
Promoting the world’s fastest growing health sport
Meet Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, President of Nordic Pole Walking USA, LLC (NPWUSA). Klaus started his company to promote the world's fastest growing health sport - Nordic Pole Walking. Klaus utilized the services of SCORE to help him develop his business plan and marketing plan. (Read the whole story...).
Interested in Spotlighting your business here?
Contact your SCORE counselor
for details!
This Month's Business Links on the Web:
4 Ways to Speed up your Computer: Follow these
easy to do tips at: www.microsoft.com/AtWork/getstarted/speed.mspx.
Avoiding Google Spam Filters:
Read how Google filters out low quality sites using spam filters and
learn how to avoid being filtered out at: www.free-seo-news.com/newsletter251.htm#facts.
Web Cafe: Sign up for free online business
webinars at www.officedepot.com/webcafe brought to you by Office Depot.
Coming up are such topics as How to Win the Internet Marketing
Game, Showcasing Your Expertise Via the Web and Disaster Preparedness
Strategies.
Grow Your Business on a Budget:
Read about 101 ways to Grow Your Business on a Budget from at www.growyourbusinessnetwork.com/pdfs/101_Ways_to_Grow_Your_Business_on_a_Budget.pdf.
Website Color Schemes: Working on your
website and need help with choosing appropriate colors? Try www.colorschemer.com/online.html to
automatically generate matching colors by simply entering any color.
Past Newsletters: SCORE E-Newsletters by following
the links below:
Nov
2006 Dec
2006 Jan
2007 Feb
2007 Mar
2007 Apr
2007
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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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great way to reach over 1400 individuals (and growing) for only $50
per month. Contact scoreweb@scorenaples.org to
sponsor our next E-Newsletter or visit www.scorenaples.org/sponsors.htm to
learn about other SCORE Sponsorship opportunities! We are now
taking bookings for the 2007 calendar year!
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