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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A Behavioral Approach to Web Design 12/17
The attendees will walk away with a behavioral framework on how their users make decisions on their website that can be applied immediately with great impact. Read more
A Plan for Successful Business - city 12/18
This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development. Read more
How to Engage & Crate Sales Success 12/21 city
A fun, high-energy and interactive learning session delivered by a professional and very successful salesman of over 20 years Read more
What Lenders Look at when you ask for a Loan? 12/27
Discuss what lenders and investors look at when financing a small business 1. What to include in a loan application 2. Read more
How to Really Start your Own Business - city 12/28
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 -How to Use LinkedIn to Succeed in Business - 1/9
LinkedIn is a powerful social media platform. The focus of LinkedIn is your profile. Read more
1-4 -Measurements for Running a Small Business Successfully 1-10 city
This workshop is meant for business owners only. Read more
9-11 - Leveraging Social Media for Business Networking 1/11 - city
This workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore new and existing technologies and leverage it to network with others in the industry to meet their business' needs. Read more
10-12 - Cyber Security 1/14
A discussion of the many ways that hackers can attack your business and strategies to protect your business. Read more
9-11:30 -The Nuts and Bolts of the New Tax Reform Act of 2018 city 1/15
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
11-12 - Customer Service is Key to Business Success 1/16
One element of every successful business is Customer Service. It's importance should never be underestimated. Read more