Planning A New Business   Schedules are subject to change without notice. Please check here frequently for updates. For a complete list of workshops offered, please check the Workshop Calendar. To view only one workshop title, please select from the following list: View All Titles in this Category 4 Ways To Go Into Business For Yourself Develop a Winning Business Plan SCORE QuickSTART Series Workshop (Free Session 1 Only) SCORE QuickSTART Series Workshop (Full Series, Sessions 1-5)     August   Develop a Winning Business Plan Location: Fullerton Public Library-Hunt Branch 201 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton 92833 Click here to view map Date & Time: August 12 2010, Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: No Cost More Info: A Business Plan is an important document for raising start-up capital, helping you to monitor progress and achieving your goals. When done correctly, it is a "living" document and tool that will help you manage the business beyond start-up. We will help you prepare a realistic plan that will document your vision, goals and strategy. No business should be started or maintained without a Plan. The key is an understanding of what should be included and how to capture the reader's interest in a concise but interesting way. Having a difficult time with the financial section? Your presenter will help you understand the three financial statements and how they relate to risk and performance. He will take the mystery out of forecasting.   Develop a Winning Business Plan Location: Mission Viejo City Hall 200 Civic Center, Saddleback Room, Mission Viejo 92691 Click here to view map Date & Time: August 24 2010, Tuesday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $30 pre-register online; $40 at the door (cash or check only) More Info: A "living" business plan is an important management tool of every business owner. Know where you are going! Understand every aspect of your business and be able to monitor your progress. No business should be started or maintained without a plan. Develop realistic operational strategies as your roadmap to growth and competitive excellence. Learn step-by-step how to conceptualize, write, and implement an operational plan that will document your vision, goals and tactics and then continue be your guide to operational excellence. It takes time now, but avoids costly, perhaps disastrous, mistakes later.   SCORE QuickSTART Series Workshop (Free Session 1 Only) Location: National University 3390 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 92626 Click here to view map Date & Time: August 31 2010, Tuesday, from 9:00 AM to Noon Cost: No Cost More Info: Is Starting a Business Right for You? Attend this comprehensive series of workshops to help you test your new business idea and get you started on the right path. Free one-to-one counseling is also a part of the workshop process. Join us for five three-hour sessions that help you understand: • the concepts involved with assessing a business idea • the basics of marketing your product or service • business financials and how they work • how to fund and finance your business Try the first session for FREE to see if this program is right for you. If so, sign up for the next four session series for a total of $99 to get a QuickSTART on your business!   SCORE QuickSTART Series Workshop (Full Series, Sessions 1-5) Location: National University 3390 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa 92626 Click here to view map Date & Time: August 31 2010, Tuesday, from 9:00 AM to Noon Cost: $99. Pre-register online; cash or check only at the door More Info: Is Starting a Business Right for You? Attend this comprehensive series of workshops to help you test your new business idea and get you started on the right path. Free one-to-one counseling is also a part of the workshop process. Join us for five three-hour sessions that help you understand: • the concepts involved with assessing a business idea • the basics of marketing your product or service • business financials and how they work • how to fund and finance your business Sign up now for the full series, sessions 1-5 for a total of $99 to get a QuickSTART on your business!         September   4 Ways To Go Into Business For Yourself Location: Tustin Branch - OC Public Library 345 E. Main Street, Tustin 92780 Click here to view map Date & Time: September 23 2010, Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: No Cost More Info: Want to go into business for yourself? If so there are four different ways to do it: Start from scratch, buy an existing business, franchising and business opportunity. Since each of these four business models differ in benefits and push backs, how can you determine what is the right style for you, your financial situation, personality, lifestyle and success factor? Will you work well in a franchise environment? How is a person to decide? In this workshop we will discuss these four business models learning their pros and cons as well as what makes each a popular selection. What do all four have in common and how do they differ? Which model will realistically work for you? Let’s find out as we discuss and compare each alternative.   Develop a Winning Business Plan Location: Fountain Valley Library 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley 92708 Click here to view map Date & Time: September 28 2010, Tuesday, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: No Cost More Info: A Business Plan is an important document for raising start-up capital, helping you to monitor progress and achieving your goals. When done correctly, it is a "living" document and tool that will help you manage the business beyond start-up. We will help you prepare a realistic plan that will document your vision, goals and strategy. No business should be started or maintained without a Plan. The key is an understanding of what should be included and how to capture the reader's interest in a concise but interesting way. Having a difficult time with the financial section? Your presenter will help you understand the three financial statements and how they relate to risk and performance. He will take the mystery out of forecasting.         October   Develop a Winning Business Plan Location: Irvine Public Library, Heritage Park Regional Branch 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine 92604 Click here to view map Date & Time: October 7 2010, Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM Cost: No Cost More Info: A Business Plan is an important document for raising start-up capital, helping you to monitor progress and achieving your goals. When done correctly, it is a "living" document and tool that will help you manage the business beyond start-up. We will help you prepare a realistic plan that will document your vision, goals and strategy. No business should be started or maintained without a Plan. The key is an understanding of what should be included and how to capture the reader's interest in a concise but interesting way. Having a difficult time with the financial section? Your presenter will help you understand the three financial statements and how they relate to risk and performance. He will take the mystery out of forecasting.