SCORE Keeps Small Businesses A Step Ahead With Free Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August and September. 
Business Smart
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, learn how to get your business off the ground in the free webinar, “Business Smart”.
The webinar, 1 to 2:30 p.m.., will be hosted by Kimberly B. Stout, a SCORE volunteer and an Economic Development and Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Philadelphia District Office.
In this webinar you will learn about:
- Key steps to getting your business off the ground.
- Financing options and what banks look for when lending money
- Local resources available to assist you in starting and growing a small business.
Learn what it takes to have a successful start-up.
About the presenter:
In her current role, Kimberly is responsible for promoting the SBA lending programs and maintaining a network of collaborative partners to assist, promote, and protect small businesses.
Click here to register.
Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company
On Thursday, Aug. 20, this free webinar will talk about “Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company”.
The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m.., will be hosted by Deborah Sweeney, GM and VP of Small Business Services at Deluxe Corporation.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
- Determine the value of your business
- Find a buyer
- Avoid fines, fees or continued liability by selling or legally closing your company
- Communicate your plan with employees, customers and partners
In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business.
Deborah Sweeney is a former corporate and intellectual property attorney turned entrepreneur. She will show you key considerations for the process of closing your business.
About the presenter: 
Deborah Sweeney is an advocate for protecting personal and professional assets for business owners and entrepreneurs. She has extensive experience in the entrepreneurial industry as the CEO of MyCorporation.com, a leader in online legal filing services that provides startup bundles including corporation and LLC formation, registered agent, DBA, and trademark and copyright filing services.
Deborah has been involved in the formation of hundreds of thousands of MyCorporation’s customers. With her extensive experience in the field of corporate and intellectual property law, Deborah provides insightful commentary on who should consider incorporation and trademark registration.
This webinar is sponsored by Deluxe Corporation.
Click here to register.
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, you can participate in a free webinar, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.”
The webinar, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., m.., will be hosted by attorney and SCORE presenter Frank P. Farmer, Jr.,
This webinar reviews:
- business planning
- selecting a business organizational structure
- fictitious name registration
- licensing
- hiring employees vs. independent contractors
- obtaining tax identification numbers and other related topics (as time permits)
You have come to the right place, if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, or even, 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 a chance to get an overview of the things you need to know.
Join Frank P. Farmer, Jr., in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and operating a small business.
About the presenter:
A graduate of Widener School of Law and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, Frank P. Farmer, Jr. has been engaged in the private practice of law since 1980.
Located in Kennett Square, but providing services throughout the Delaware Valley region, Frank’s practice, concentrates in the area of small business transactions, which includes the representation of individuals and business entities; starting, operating and/or buying/selling small businesses.
His services include, but are not limited to, incorporation services and registration of fictitious names; preparation and review of leases, contracts, employment agreements, shareholder/operating /partnership agreements; representation of buyers/sellers of businesses, conflict resolution and problem solving.
Click here to register.
Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money
On Thursday, Sept. 10, you can participate in a free webinar, “Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money”.
The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m., will be hosted by Steve Strauss, USA TODAY columnist and bestselling startup author.
Find out everything you need to know to launch the dream, including:
- The Shoestring process
- The different types of online businesses you can start
- Finding the money
- Making money
- Business nuts-and-bolts
If you are looking to create a side hustle or main hustle with an online business, then this is the webinar for you.
About the presenter:
Steve Strauss is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurship and small business experts. He has been seen on CNN, CNBC, The O’Reilly Factor, and his column, Ask an Expert, appears weekly on USATODAY.com.
Click here to register.
The webinar, 10 to 11:30 a.m.., is hosted by Sam Bardarik, a SCORE volunteer and the Business and Career Librarian at Chester County Library.
- Who are my potential customers and where are they?
- What are my best advertising strategies?
- Who are my competitors and where are they?
- Where should I locate my business?
About the presenter:
- A threat landscape update with an emphasis on what has changed since the COVID pandemic
- Threat protection for small businesses focusing on phishing, smishing, business email compromise (BEC) and general cybersecurity hygiene for working and schooling from home
- A cybercrime and fraud/scam update since the COVID pandemic
Cybercrimes have spiked during the COVID pandemic. In April 2020, the FBI reported an almost 300% increase in cybercrime cases. We are also seeing a huge increase of COVID-19 related phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attempts.
Unfortunately, small businesses are the most vulnerable cybercrime targets. Unlike large enterprises, small businesses may not have adequate resources to protect themselves.
This webinar is sponsored by Trend Micro.
About the presenters:
Mitchel Chang heads Trend’s CSR and the Trend Micro Initiative for Education—bringing his passion to make a safer digital world, decades of industry experience, and proven successes as a leader. He engages nonprofit and government organizations to help promote digital education outreach efforts.
As a thought leader, Kristin Judge, CEO Cybercrime Support Network, has been seen on the C-SPAN Network, local news outlets and called on by technology publications like SC Magazine and Government Technology, to share best practices for online safety.
- Setting up your company file and chart of accounts
- Protecting your data with passwords and preferences
- Entering transactions: recording receipts and disbursements; managing receivables and payables; recording credit card transactions
- Reconciling bank and credit card accounts
- Creating key reports: Profit & Loss; Balance Sheet, Open Invoices, Unpaid Bills
About the presenters:
Paula Paisley is a SCORE workshop presenter and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses grow by improving financial control.
Prior to starting her business, she held various accounting positions in construction, real estate development, property management and public accounting.
Paula is a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor® Program, the National Society of Accountants and the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. She is a Chester County native and graduate of the University of Delaware.
About the Presenter:
Randi has more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses and nonprofits improve their digital marketing.
As a professional speaker and trainer, Randi has educated thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Before becoming a Google-supported trainer, Randi educated and trained SMBs for Constant Contact as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Development Director. She brings enthusiasm and experience to every workshop and conversation about digital marketing. Her passion is helping small businesses take control of their digital footprint.
Click here to register.
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 and 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).
Find out more about SCORE by clicking here.
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