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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9-11:30 The Nuts and Bolts of the New Tax Reform Act of 2018 3/26
The Tax Cuts and Job Act became law on December 22, 2017. Its considered the biggest tax overhaul since the 1986 Tax Reform Act. Read more
8:45-12 Marketing 101: Learning the Basics 3/27
You can have the worlds best idea, but if no one knows about it, youll get nowhere fast. Read more
10 to 12 How to Name your Brand and Ensure it is Trademark-able 3/28
Naming your company is one of the most important things a company does. Read more
8:45-12:00 Concepts of Accounting Financial and Managerial - 3/29
The concepts and application of basic accounting principles as utilized to measure the success of any business. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Intellectual Property 4/3
Protecting your intellectual property assets is one of the most important steps any new and growing business can take. Read more
8:45-12 - Transform your Dream into a Real Startup 4/8
Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? Read more
8:45-12 :00 Concepts of Accounting Financial and Managerial 4/12
The concepts and application of basic accounting principles as utilized to measure the success of any business. Read more
How to Persuade Anyone with a Masterful Stand-Up Presentation 4/22
Stand-up presentations are a physical activity. The better your delivery, the better chance you have to persuade listeners. Read more
8:45-12:00 A Plan for Successful Business 4/23
This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development. Read more
10-12 Business Ownership Exploration 4/24
Business Ownership Exploration provides information about going into business for yourself through franchising and why it is an affordable way to open your own business. Read more
9-11:30 How to Resolve IRS Debt 4/25
What rights do business owners have when faced with more than $10,000 of IRS debt? This workshop will answer that question and others. Read more