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SCORE E-Newsletter
June 2007
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The topic of our next regular workshop is:
Advertising and Media Opportunities
Join us on Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Collier
County Public Library (at 650 Central Avenue in Naples)
where four professionals from the various local media will
tell you of their particular advertising
medium (Newspaper, Radio, Television and Direct Mail).
merits of each form. Better understand how to determine
which combination of choices is right for you.
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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A local SBRN chapter
of SBRN is here!:
The Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) is now getting organized
here in Southwest Florida. SBRN started in Jacksonville, FL as
a resource
for small
businesses in need
of
assistance from
regulatory agencies, non-profits and for-fee professional service
providers. The network focuses on the core professions that
are a basic need of any small business. These professions include
banking
and finance, law, insurance, consulting and accounting. Additionally,
agency representatives from regulatory offices and relevant non-profits
are included to better serve our small business community. The
underlying mission is to provide a network of legitimate professionals
with verified certifications and ties to the local community
in order to help meet the needs of small businesses.
SCORE and the SBDC are participating together to help grow this professional network. If you are interested in joining the Southwest Florida chapter of SBRN, please contact Dave Arseneau by email at darsenea@fgcu.edu or by phone at (239)225-4220. Visit the SBRN on the web at www.sbrn.org (be sure to select the Southwest Florida region once you get to the website).
Fifth Third Bank furniture sale
update:
During the first week of May, Fifth Third Bank (with SCORE's assistance) held
a
gently
used
office
furniture
sale to benefit Youth Haven. The sale was a success! They are considering having
another sale, and if they do, we will let you know about it here!
Small
Business Spotlight:
Just
Like Family Health Care
Where your family is our family too!
Do you ever worry how to find quality in-home caregivers at a reasonable price for relatives with health issues? Now, there is a place to find it at Just Like Family Health Care. (Read the whole story and see how SCORE helped...).
Interested in Spotlighting your business here?
Contact your SCORE counselor
for details!
This Month's Business Links on the Web:
How Long Should You Keep Records: Read this story
from the IRS on how long to keep your business records to avoid potential
tax problems at: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98513,00.html
Avoid Eye Strain When Reading Web Pages:
Do you ever have trouble reading text on a website? With Internet Explorer
Version 7, you can now zoom in on any page by clicking on the Change
Zoom Level magnifying glass located in the lower right of
your browser window (or hit CTRL+ to make things bigger or CTRL- to
make things smaller). Find these and other IE shortcuts at: www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/quickref.mspx.
7 Great Ways to Finance a Startup: Not
sure how to finance your new business idea? Check out several ideas
at:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/03/magazines/fsb/raising.money.fsb/index.htm?postversion=2007050407.
Own a Seasonal Business?:
Now that Season is officially over in Southwest Florida, many
businesses have to tighten their belts. Get some tips at running a
seasonal business at:
www.entrepreneur.com/management/operations/article175954.html
New from the New York Times: The New
York Times recently launched a Small Business site. See what they have
to offer at: www.nytimes.com/business/smallbusiness.
Free Webinars on Small Business Legal Issues:
LegalCorps has teamed up with the SBA to produce free periodic webinars
on pertinent small business legal issues. Visit www.legalcorps.org regularly
to see the topics of upcoming webinars (e.g. Small
Business Turnaround and Intellectual Property Issues on June 6th).
Taking Microsoft Office to the Next Level:
Ever want to learn a few new tricks to make your Microsoft Office
documents dazzle? Find out how as well as read other SUCCESS GUIDES
at: www.successmagazine.com/page.php?page_id=73.
Past Newsletters: SCORE E-Newsletters by following
the links below:
Dec
2006 Jan
2007 Feb
2007 Mar
2007 Apr
2007 May
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 1900 individuals (and growing) for only $50
per month. Contact scoreweb@scorenaples.org to
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learn about other SCORE Sponsorship opportunities! We still
have some availability for the 2007 calendar year!
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