
The workshops are designed for current and potential business owners and managers and are taught by experienced, knowledgeable instructors. Follow-up counseling by SCORE volunteers can be arranged for those interested. The September workshops will be held at Ozark Technical Community College's Springfield campus. The November workshops will be held at OTC's Richwood Valley campus. Attendees must register with OTC by calling (417) 447-8888. There is a $25 charge per workshop. Sign up for four of the six workshops and save 10%, plus receive a Certificate of Professional Development issued by OTC and SCORE upon completion.
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Affordable Marketing Ideas
Includes low-cost
guerrilla-marketing basics, target marketing, pricing
products/services, competitor strategies, and creating a
marketing plan that maximizes profitability.
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NEW! SCORE Counseling Session
Receive a free counseling session
with a knowledgeable, experienced SCORE counselor on the
business topic of your choice. Free, but registration
required.
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Internet Marketing Strategies
Provides an overview of the
concepts of web strategy design, e-commerce (selling on the
web) and search engine optimization. Learn about technology
marketing resources to increase sales.
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NEW! Increase the Value of Your Business
Find out how privately-held
businesses are valued when it comes time to sell. Learn the
12 value drivers in every business. Start designing an
effective exit strategy now.
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NEW! How to Survive During a Down Economy
Ideas for riding out a weak economy
and emerging as a stronger company are discussed. Topic
areas are cost control, marketing and operations
improvement, financing options.
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NEW! Buying a Franchise - Do's & Don'ts
Franchises can be an appropriate
choice for many entrepreneurs. Know the possible pitfalls
and how to avoid them before buying. FTC required Franchise
Disclosure Documents are covered in detail.
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NEW! Obtaining Financing for Small Businesses
Learn the requirements and sources
for various types of business financing, including
commercial loans, SBA loans, mezzanine financing, local loan
programs, angel investors
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To register for
classes, call OTC Work Force Development at
(417) 447-7500