Workshops and Seminars


The Northwest Chapter of SCORE provides a variety of Business Basics Workshops with the cooperation of local Bankers, Attorneys, Accountants and others,. These Workshops are designed to assist small business owners in their start-up phase, as well as help existing businesses navigate changes in business conditions and the market place.

Most of our Workshops are produced in conjunction with the Northwest Connecticut or Bristol Chambers of Commerce. To obtain the schedule and information on these upcoming Workshops and to register please contact the relevant Chamber - or such other location- as may be indicated on the following Workshop Schedule:

For the location of the workshop including its address, telephone number and map click on the link in the "Location" column of the following table. If then necessary, scroll down the page to find information for the location of the workshop you are interested in. Return to the NWCT SCORE website by clicking the "Go back" button at the top left of your browser

Occasional Workshops are held at the Harwinton Library, 80 Bentley Drive Harwinton, CT 06791 Tel: (860) 485-9113 - Directions

For directions to our workshops, please visit our directions page.

WorkshopDateTimeLocation
The IRS and Small Business in 2010. What\'s new?Nov 16, 20106:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber
The Business Plan and the Key FundamentalsJan 18, 20116:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber
Still Thinking of Starting a Businessd? Getting the Structure RightMarch 15, 20116:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber
A Business Plan Stumbling Block--Doing the Market ResearchMay 17, 20116:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber
Turning (Market) Research into a Realistic PlanJuly 19, 20116:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber
The View from the Bridge: How the SBA Seas Business in 2012Sept 20, 20116:30 PM - 8:00 PMNWCT Chamber

Typical Workshop topics and presentations cover subjects such as:

The Business Plan - its purpose, production and uses
  • Describing your Business
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Operating Plans
  • Financial Estimates; Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement

Financing Your Business- Sources of Funds
  • What lenders expect from you
  • Small Business Administration

Legal issues for a Small Business - Forms of Ownership
  • Protecting against Risk
  • Insurance

Accounting and Record Keeping - Budgets, Forecasts, Cash Flow
Franchises - pros and cons
  • Cost and Financing
  • Terms and Conditions

These Workshops usually run approximately 1 ½ hours, at the beginning of a business day, and are structured to allow generous time for Questions and Answers and interaction with other Workshop participants. They are held throughout the year.