Local Business Workshops and RoundTables

Mentoring

For one-to-one, individualized assistance, take advantage of our FREE mentoring program.  Most of our certified mentors have either started and run their own business, or worked at high levels in local businesses and corporations. The mentors are extensively trained and have agreed to a rigid ethics code that must be reviewed yearly and requires them to be above reproach in all areas of the program. 

The mentoring sessions are offered in various formats, including one-to-one meetings, phone conversations,email or  text messaging, or video conferencing. The mentors are there to serve as a resource and a support for you. Your business belongs to you and while the mentors will give their best advice, you make the final decision.  Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, our experienced mentors will help your business open new markets, reach new customers, and achieve new goals.

Request a meeting with a certified mentor today. SCORE.org will connect you with the Susquehanna SCORE chapter office and quickly find you the right mentor. Then we will set you up with a mentoring session at a time, format, and location most convenient for you.  Request a mentor and start changing your business today!

Business Networking Round Tables

Running a business can be competitive. Take a break from the competition and connect with other small business owners, because who else knows exactly what you are going through? During these round tables, you will have the opportunity to:

• Exchange ideas for growth
• Share solutions for common problems
• Support each other in handling the pressures of business ownership
• Explore different ways of managing your time, employee relations, acquiring finances, navigating IRS and tax issues, and how to meet payroll
• Get answers to cash flow problems and other common issues business owners face
• Discover best practices, what works, and what doesn’t

While these completely free round tables are hosted by trained facilitators and SCORE mentors, YOU drive the agenda. In addition, we are now adding targeted subject roundtables.  Bring the topics and problems you would like to discuss with other small business owners for an enriching time of idea sharing. And who knows what opportunities could present themselves for your business with the connections you make along the way? Sign up today!

Currently, all of our round tables are held virtually and attendance is limited to allow participation time for everyone. The round tables are recorded and kept confidential within the host organizations.*

Workshops

For a more formal and structured way to continue your business education, check out one of SCORE’s regularly scheduled workshops led by internal SCORE workshop presenters as well as many  strategic partners, such as Google, Quickbooks, and othersWhether you are still trying to figure out where to begin with your small business, or you are a seasoned owner just needing a few tips, you are sure to find a workshop that meet your needs. 

Upcoming workshop topics include:

• Marketing
• Bookkeeping
• Small Business Loans
• Forecasting
• Preparing Business Plans
• and more

SCORE workshops are offered in multiple formats, including virtual, recorded, and live, and often require a small fee to help offset the costs of the workshop. They typically last approximately an hour and provide valuable information and techniques helpful in establishing and managing a successful business.

Explore the upcoming workshops below, talk to your SCORE mentor to find out which would be most beneficial to you, and register today! 

*By registering for a round table, you consent to the recording of these sessions.