SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties:
JUNE 16
How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business
On June 16 at 11 a.m., four women entrepreneurs will lead a SCORE webinar on “How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business.”
The world of business is wide open to everyone who has an internet connection and the bravado to take it on.
In this webinar, four exceptional women entrepreneurs Laurel Delaney, Betsy Mikesell, Angie White and Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart will provide insights for women who want to innovate and disrupt the world of business – to grow faster, stronger, and soar globally for a better tomorrow.
Join this webinar to learn:
- How to pivot a business in a crisis;
- Why women rule in the global marketplace;
- How to follow your passion and turn a family business into a global powerhouse;
- What a Kickstarter campaign can do and why is it important to consider;
- Who might be your next best partner in business;
- How setting up an ecommerce platform can take a business global;
- Why good design makes a strong first impression and establishing patents safeguards your invention.
Inspired by the struggle of keeping her twin boy’s beds tidy, Betsy created a zippered bedding prototype and launched Beddy’s with a 2014 Kickstarter campaign.
Beddy’s growth has been recognized as one of Mountain West Capital’s Emerging Elite in 2017 and just four years after launch, Beddy’s was named #270 on Inc’s 5000 after demonstrating a four-year growth of 2,610%.
The Inc. 5000 list also revealed that Beddy’s ranked #9 as one of the 10 fastest-growing private companies in Utah.
After five years of continual growth, Betsy was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce in 2018. Beddy’s was recently chosen by Google as the only company to represent Utah in the Google Economic Report.
Presented by Angie White
Angie White is the COO and Cofounder of Beddy’s, a zippered bedding company based in West Jordan, Utah.
In 2012, Angie’s friend and running partner, Betsy Mikesell shared with her an idea she had that solved the issue of making a bunk bed. They worked together to perfect a design they felt would be as stylish as it was comfortable and easy to make, and have since been granted three patents on the design.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2014 helped fund their first manufacturing order, they launched Beddy’s and began selling online globally. Since then, Beddy’s has grown rapidly and has been recognized by Inc 5000 the last 2 years and ranked #9 as one of the 10 fastest-growing private companies in Utah.
Presented by Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart
As owner and president of KOVAL, she has spearheaded product development, distribution, and marketing, turning her family business into an international presence with availability in over 55 export markets.
In light of the COVID-19 health crisis, she led KOVAL’s transition into producing much-needed hand sanitizer for those in need, including medical organizations, first responders, and community non-profits.
Sonat is also involved in a number of philanthropic organizations, was recently named Illinois Business Person of the Year by the National Small Business Association, is a federally appointed member of the Illinois Export Council, and has been inducted into the Disciples d’Escoffier.
To register, click here.
JUNE 18
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
On Thursday, June 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware County is hosting a free webinar, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.”
The webinar will be hosted by attorney Frank P. Farmer, Jr., who has a private law practice in Kennett Square.
If you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, or if you have started up your business, and realized you missed a few things; if you are thinking about “becoming your own boss,” this is an opportunity you can’t miss!
Frank Farmer is hosting this free interactive webinar discussing the ‘nuts and bolts” for starting and operating a small business.
- Need and usefulness of a business plan;
- Selecting an organizational structure;
- Fictitious name registration;
- Licensing;
- Employees vs. independent contractors;
- Tax identification numbers.
This interview style presentation should be fun and full of practical tips and advice.
Frank Farmer has had a private law practice since 1980. He is a graduate of Widener School of Law and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar.
His law office is in Kennett Square but he provides services throughout the Delaware Valley, His concentration is in small business transactions, including the representation of individuals and business entities; starting, and operating and/or buying/selling small businesses.
This program is being presented in partnership with the Small Business Development Centers of Kutztown and Widener Universities.
Click here to register.
JUNE 18
Protecting Your Business From Fraud
On Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m., Amanda Brinkman and Morris Jackson II will lead a webinar, sponsored by Deluxe, on “Protecting Your Business From Fraud.”
They will offer smart tips for auditing your business finances as well as ways to monitor for potential risks to keep your business safe from fraud.
Are you familiar with the basic principles of assessing fraud risks for your small business?
You’ll learn:
- How to recognize the vulnerabilities of your business;
- How to audit your business for potential risk;
- Tips to limit your internal fraud risk;
- Best practices to limit external fraud.
Presented by Amanda Brinkman
Presented by Morris Jackson II
A 24-year veteran of the financial services and banking industry, Morris Jackson II leads the Las Vegas market for U.S. Bank’s Consumer and Business Banking division.
He oversees a team of more than 500 retail and business bankers with 64 retail branches, focused on deepening relationships with existing customers and acquiring new ones.
To register, click here.
JUNE 24
A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success
On June 24 at 1 p.m., Jenna Schaeffer will lead a SCORE webinar on “A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success.”
Social media can be overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. In a time of such uncertainty it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results – all with a limited amount of time and resources.
In this webinar, sponsored by Constant Contact, digital marketing expert Jenna Shaffer will provide a recipe for social media that saves time and gets results to grow your business.
You’ll learn:
- Which platforms are best for your business to be communicating through, right now;
- The 15-minute social media plan to strategically execute your strategy;
- Getting started in the pay-to-play world of social media.
Presented by Jenna Schaffer
Digital marketing expert Jenna Shaffer, brings her vast knowledge to thousands of small businesses and nonprofits helping them maximize their marketing success.
With over a decade of experience at Constant Contact, Jenna has taken on various roles but has most recently enjoyed her most current role as a Programs Marketing Manager and public speaker.
Born and raised in a family of small business owners, she is passionate and inspired by small business owners and is highly driven to help them succeed.
To register, click here.
You can also visit SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties for more information about this and other small business programs.
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals.
Since 1964, they have provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs nationwide.
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties has been operating since 1985, with 120 dedicated volunteers today who provide confidential mentoring at no charge and offer business seminars, workshops and webinars to benefit the local community.
SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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