Imprimir - Cerrar ventana - Haz clic en Más en la parte inferior del correo electrónico para imprimir un solo mensaje Asunto: Rhode Island Small Business Seminars and Trainings for the Weeks of June 9 - June 22 De: Small Business Administration ([email protected]) Para: barrera.ruben@rocketmail; Fecha: Miércoles, 4 de junio, 2014 12:07 P.M. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Rhode Island District Office Upcoming Small Business Seminars and Trainings in Rhode Island Tuesday, June 10 Customer Retention: 3 Things You Absolutely Need to Know To Drive Repeat Business (SCORE – Hatch Entrepreneurial Center, 244 Weybosset Street, 3rd Floor in Providence from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is free of charge. To register, email [email protected] or call 401-528-4561): In today’s competitive business environment, a small business can end up spending a lot of time and money searching for and finding new customers. Ironically this is often done at the expense of their current customers. What if you could attract and retain better customers, keep them longer, and make more profits while actually spending less marketing money? You can. First you need to understand the three main things that drive customer retention and loyalty. And if you think it is just good customer service or good value for the product price- that is only where the conversation begins. You are invited to join marketing consultant Bob Salvas as he reveals the three things you absolutely need to know to retain your customers, make more profits, and successfully grow your business. _______________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 12 The SBA and Town of Bristol’s Guide To Small Business Resources (U.S. Small Business Administration, Town of Bristol, SCORE, the Center for Women & Enterprise, East Bay Chamber of Commerce, BankNewport, and People’s Credit Union – Quinta-Gamelin Community Center, Colt State Park Parks & Rec Building in Bristol, 101 Asylum Road in Bristol from 9:00 – 11:00am and is free of charge. To register, Click Here , email [email protected] or call 401-245-0750): Are you interested in starting a small business but don’t know where to start? Do you already own a small business and need assistance with marketing, employee management, setting up financial statements? Interested in possibly getting a loan? Join us as experts from the SBA, the Town of Bristol, CWE, and SCORE, guide you through all the resources available to you and your small business. Let them show you where to go to get an expert help you draft a business plan for FREE, where to find financing for your business, exporting, how to get started in the world of government contracting, and more! Export Compliance (RIPTAC – Salve Regina University, Pell Center, Young Building in Newport from 8:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit riptac.org/training or call 401-278-9173): This is a general awareness class on the rules regarding U.S. products and services that may be sold directly or indirectly to entities outside the United States or its territories. It will include an introduction to the International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR) of the U.S. State Department, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Even if you have plans to directly sell your products and /or services to foreign entities awareness of the rules is essential because: 1) your products could require an export license/export controls and/or 2) you may have foreign nationals working in your facilities that may require export licensing. Violation of the rules can result in civil and criminal liability for your company and employees. Accounting for Non-Accountants (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost for 2 classes running consecutive Fridays is $75. Partial scholarships may be available for those who qualify. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): Many entrepreneurs detest the financial piece of their business. But, they don’t discount its importance. In this workshop, participants will learn: • How to read and understand basic financial statements • How to use the numbers to make well informed operational decisions • The numbers tell a story; do you know how to read it? _______________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 17 Rebuilding Your Credit (U.S. Small Business Administration, City of Woonsocket, the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, and Bank RI – Woonsocket Harris Library, 303 Clinton Street in Woonsocket in Woonsocket from 9:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. To register, Click Here , email lpalagi@nrichamber or call 401-334-1000 Sometimes life happens and things get out of control for us credit-wise. Join us as experts sit with you and give you exclusive information on tricks of the trade to help you rebuild your personal or business credit! The Experience Economy: Winning The Hearts And Minds Of Your Customers To Grow Your Business (U.S. Small Business Administration, North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, and the Center for Women & Enterprise – North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 8045 Post Road in North Kingstown from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge. To register, email [email protected] or call 401-528-4561): Retaining your existing customers and growing your business through word-of-mouth are considered two of the strongest ways to grow your business today. The most powerful way to do this is by providing your customers with an exceptional experience. Technology has taken us from ‘making things’ economy to a ‘delivering services’ economy. With more and more goods to choose from with no discernable difference, we often end up purchasing on price. A price reduction strategy is not a healthy one for long term business growth. Those businesses that understand that we are entering the ‘experience’ economy are emerging as the winners. Starbucks, Disney, Nordstrom’s and others all understand this. Join marketing consultant Bob Salvas for ideas about making your customers’ buying experience an extraordinary one and how that alone can help take your business to the next level. _______________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, June 18 Social Media for Small Business (U.S. Small Business Administration, City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket Foundation, the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, and TD Bank – Pawtucket Visitors Center, 175 Main Street, 1st Floor Theater, in Pawtucket from 4:00-6:00pm and is free of charge. To register, Click Here, or email [email protected] or call 401-725-4400): Effective use of social media outlets can help boost business. Join us and learn how to use some of the multiple social media platforms and see how they can help increase your sales and customer base. QuickBooks Boot Camp (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Cost for workshop is $195. Partial scholarships may be available for those who qualify. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): This intensive, one-day course will help you keep track of your business finances. Participants will learn to: • Enter and pay bills • Enter and manage loans • Reconcile bank and credit card statements • Enter data from merchant service payment processors Utilize basic reporting features from QuickBooks that are needed to make every day financial decisions. _______________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 19 The A-Z Guide to Financing for Your Small Business (U.S. Small Business Administration, North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Women & Enterprise, and SCORE – North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 8045 Post Road in North Kingstown from 8:00 – 10:00pm and is free of charge. To register, email info@northkingstown or call 401-295-5566): There are seemingly countless options out there when it comes to financing for your business. Join us as a panel of experts from federal, state, and local agencies, including 2 top SBA lenders as they walk you through all your options and help you decide what is best for your business. Hear what each has to offer your small business as well as what lending institutions are looking for from borrowers when you walk through the door. BYB: Branding for Small Business (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is free of charge. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): Branding goes beyond a mere color palette and logo—it’s your reputation, and is essential to keep your customers returning. However, many small business owners struggle in developing a strong, solid brand. In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of the importance of good branding and learn tips for building your own successful brand. Join us to: • Recognize the difference between strong and weak branding, and understand how a well-conceived brand is critical to a company’s growth and success. • Define your own business’s vision and brand, and receive instructor and peer feedback • Learn how to articulate your brand to designers to translate your vision into quality results SBA’s participation or support of this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a non -discriminatory basis. Date: 6/4/2014 SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance This email was sent to barrera.ruben@rocketmail by Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722
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