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
Business 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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8:30-11:30 Digital Marketing to Grow Your Small Business - city - 6/24
You will leave with a strong understanding of: what keywords are and how you can research them, how Google evaluates and ranks websites, what SEO is (and isnt) and if it makes sen Read more
10:00 to 12:00 How to Name your Brand and Ensure it is Trademark-able - city - 6/26
Naming your company is one of the most important things a company does. Read more
9:00-11:00 Leveraging Social Media for Business Networking - city - 6/28
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
11:00-12:00 General Scams & Frauds Against Businesses - city - 7/8
Businesses lose billions of dollars to scammers every year. Learn how your business can avoid these criminals. Read more
9:00 - 11:00 - 10 Rules for a Great Startup - city - 7/10
90% of all startups fail. And its not because entrepreneurs dont have great ideas. Its because great ideas dont always turn into great businesses. Read more
8:30 - 10:30 How to Engage & Create Sales Success -city - 7/15
A fun, high-energy and interactive learning session delivered by a professional and very successful salesman of over 20 years Read more
8:45 -12:00 A Plan for Successful Business - city - 7/16
This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development. Read more
8:45 -12:00 Personal Finances for Entrepreneurs - city - 7/17
You need money to start or grow a business. Where is it coming from? Read more
8:45 - 2:30 How to Persuade Anyone with a Masterful Stand-Up Presentation - city - 7/22
Stand-up presentations are a physical activity. The better your delivery, the better chance you have to persuade listeners. Read more
9:00 - 11:00 What Lenders Look at when you ask for a Loan - city - 7/23
Discuss what lenders and investors look at when financing a small business 1. What to include in a loan application 2. Read more
8:45-12:00 Entrepreneurial Finance Concepts - city - 7/24
The course is designed to give new and existing entrepreneurs the financial basics for a successful enterprise. Read more