Get the know-how you need with SCORE workshops
Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops. SCORE Chicago offers over 200 workshops and seminars annually at either nominal or no cost at multiple locations throughout Chicago.
Downtown Workshops
Chicago small business workshops offer in-depth training on a broad range of business topics. Whether you are thinking about starting a business or are facing the challenges of being in business, we have a workshop that can help you. Workshops are offered at our Downtown Chicago office. Read more
Suburban Seminars
Our business training seminars offer topical and timely information on subjects of interest to budding entrepreneurs as well as established business. They are usually co-sponsored with a partner, making them free to you. Seminars are offered at various locations throughout the suburbs. Read more
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FREE How to Avoid Scams and ID Theft - city 8/20
Businesses lose billions of dollars to scammers every year. Learn how your business can avoid these criminals. Read more
Using an APP for Small Business - Summer Special 50% off - city 8/21
This Workshop is a basic overview of the benefits to having mobile solutions applied to a small business. Read more
Federal Taxes for Your New (or Existing) Business - Summer Special 50% off - city 8/22
This workshop is designed to introduce the attendee to Federal tax filing requirements for businesses and to tax deductions and record keeping requirements that many businesses ove Read more
Is Franchising Right for ME? 8/23 - city
Starting from scratch, buying an existing business, and starting a franchise. This seminar will present three different ways to start/own a business: starting a from the ground up Read more
What Lenders Look at -Summer Special 50% off city 8/27
Discuss what lenders and investors look at when financing a small business. 1. What to include in a loan application 2. Read more
8/27/18 Digital Marketing Get Ready For Takeoff - MICROSOFT WOODFIELD MALL 8/27 suburb
Internet marketing is more than creating a web site. Read more
Be Your Own Banker - city - 8/28
The average business owner spends 34.5% of their gross revenues on financing. That represents a HUGE cut into profits, and leaving businesses vulnerable to all sorts of risk. Read more
8/28/18 How to Transition a Good Idea into a Great Business EVANSTON - suburb
The Business Model Canvas has been a great invention for everyone from startups to large companies. Read more
Personal Finances for Entrepreneurs Summer Special 50% off city - 8/30
You need money to start or grow a business. Where is it coming from? Read more
What's Your Magic Number -city - 9/5
The average business owner spends 34.5% of their gross revenues on financing. That represents a HUGE cut into profits, and leaving businesses vulnerable to all sorts of risk. Read more
How to Succeed in Business: Get Capital and Customers 9/5 - city
In this presentation, you will get access to experts who will help you understand alternative funding options for small business and how to align sales and marketing to get new cus Read more