Who: Any Women Business Owner/Operator who’s interested in having a roundtable discussion on a regular basis with other women to define ideas, discuss opportunities and brainstorm solutions to everyday business issues.

What: This month’s topic “If you don’t budget for a profit, you won’t have one”

Where: Roux (Hilton Hotel) at Biltmore Park Town Square

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/AVLBPHF-Hilton-Asheville-Biltmore-Park-North-Carolina/dining.do

When: Thursday, May 20th 7:30-9:00am
Breakfast may be purchased at the restaurant

Why: To develop business relationships that offer sound advice and ideas!

Please RSVP to Ashevilleroundtables@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited to the first 15 to register. Hope to see you there!

March 20, 2010 – Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration: $30.00
Save $5 by pre-registering!

Ask any banker if they would consider lending money to you for a business that does not have a Business Plan. Once they wipe the tears of laughter from their face, they will look at you sympathetically and say, “Of course…NOT!”. Why would they do such a mean spirited thing? Lenders know that without a Business Plan (1) They cannot make a valid judgment about whether your business idea is a good one or not and (2) They cannot be sure that you have thought through all the essential issues of your proposed business. And guess what… neither can you! Join our Business Plan workshop and learn how to assess the real chance your business has to survive in today’s hotbed economy.

The speakers are successful business persons who will bring you first-hand insights.

–Bryce Malsbary is a retired executive with careers in Human Resource Management and Financial Services. He has 18 years experience in Healthcare HRM with 10 of those years as Vice President of HR at Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida. His second career of 17 years was with AIG Retirement as Regional Director for the State of Florida where he was responsible for group relations and new business development. His responsibilities also included developing and implementing annual business plans to achieve corporate sales quotas.

–Glenn Pirrong is an Asheville SCORE counselor with extensive background in finance and general management. Prior to purchasing and operating his own company, he was the CFO of a NASDAQ-traded public company. Earlier he held senior financial positions with major corporations and was president of a subsidiary company. He will present the material on the Financial Section of the Business Plan covering Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P & L), Cash Flow Statement and Break even Analysis.

Scheduled dates, times, location and directions:

March 20, 2010 – Saturday
* 8:00 a.m. – Registration
* 8:30 a.m. – Seminar starts promptly
* Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Small Business Center, Room 2046

April 22, 2010 – Thursday – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Registration: $30.00
Save $5 by pre-registering!

Each year the Internet becomes more and more competitive. The more companies there are online the harder it is to maintain a number one spot on the search engines and the more difficult it is to achieve the online attention you need. Do you want to increase your web site’s performance? Then attend SCORE’s Internet Marketing Advanced Fall class. Learn about:

* The basic rules of search engines
* Search Engine Optimization, better known as SEO
* Organic search engine marketing
* Blogging
* Social Networking
* The Importance of Keywords
* Writing for the web
* The role of Pay Per Click… is it right for you?
* Keys to Successful Email Newsletter Campaigns
* Online Syndication and RSS Feeds

And much more! This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop an online presence. Individuals that have been building and managing their own web site but are interested in search engine marketing are encouraged to attend. For more information visit the Asheville SCORE website.

Sponsored by:

Teresa T. Carrelli, CPA 828-230-0704
Teresacarrelli.cpa@gmail.com

March 6, 2010 – Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $40.00 (box lunch provided during seminar)

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There is an ancient Oriental saying that states, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” We at Asheville SCORE would add that it’s probably a good idea to be headed in the right direction when that step is taken. Our How to Start a New Business in Tough Times seminar is designed to point the new or potential business owner in the right direction.

This seminar provides an overview of key elements and issues that every business owner must face: the Business Plan, Record Keeping (for tax/inventory/accounting), Legal Structure, Financing, Promotion/Marketing and Risk Management/Insurance (workers’ comp and liability). Any person starting a business without this knowledge may be taking those aforementioned initial steps toward a cliff, while admiring the clouds in the sky!

Our five-speaker team will bring their expertise to you in an easy-to-grasp manner, so that by the end of the session you will have a realistic understanding of what you need to do to get your business off on the right foot. There will be ample opportunities to ask specific questions of each speaker.

Here’s a fact: most business start-ups fail due to bad business decisions made by the owners. This seminar will help you make the right decisions during the critical formative stages of your organization. The seminar runs until 2:00, so lunch is included in the seminar fee.

Kerry Friedman is a partner in the Asheville law firm of Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, PA, specializing in business and corporate law. He will make you aware of the various legal forms of business organizations and the advantages /disadvantages of each so that you can make the best decision for your business. In addition, this is an opportunity for you to become familiar with a broad variety of the legal issues of your business and the options available to you.

Glenn Pirrong is an Asheville SCORE counselor with an extensive background in finance and general management. Prior to purchasing and operating his own company he was the CFO of a NASDAQ-traded public company. Earlier he held senior financial positions with major corporations and was the president of a subsidiary company. His presentation will cover many areas of obtaining financing for small business.

William ‘Chip’ Williamson is President of Hutton Vincent Williamson Mclean Insurance Company, located in Asheville, NC. Chip started his career as a field agent and then eventually became President of Schley and Williamson Agency in Asheville. He successfully merged his company with two other insurance agencies in Western North Carolina. An Asheville native, Chip is active in his church and various community organizations. His company is a full service agency offering complete services for home, auto, business, life and health.

Terri Carrelli, CPA is a graduate of UNCA with BA in Economics. She earned her CPA in 1988. A member of AICPA and NCACPA since ‘89, she began her career as an auditor with McGladrey and Pullen specializing in small to midsize businesses. This was followed by association with Brian C Hunter CPA P.A., specializing in small business and accounting software consulting, tax returns and financial statement preparation and tax planning. Terri is currently owner and principal of her own consulting firm. She can be reached at 828-230-0704 or by email at teresacarrelli.cpa@gmail.com.

Don Sinclair is our presenter. He was a practicing chiropractic physician for 25 years with four clinics. In addition, he owned Chiroventures, Limited. – a publishing house specializing in newsletters, audio tapes and videos for the chiropractic profession. At Chiroventures he was responsible for all the company’s marketing and advertising, which led to his founding his own advertising agency. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and Life Chiropractic College. Don is presently a marketing consultant and SCORE counselor serving the Asheville area. The knowledge he shares with you comes from his practical successes…and failures, and can help your business grow.

Scheduled dates, times, location and directions:

March 6, 2010 – Saturday

Time; 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.(boxed lunch provided)

• 8:00 a.m. – Registration
• 8:30 a.m. – Seminar starts promptly
• Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Small Business Center, Room 2046

Sponsored by Mail Management Services

February 27, 2010- Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

Save $5 by pre-registering!

February 27, 2010 – Saturday

• 8:00 a.m. – Registration
• 8:30 a.m. – Seminar starts promptly
• Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Small Business Center, Room 2046

To register visit The Asheville SCORE website

February 17, 2010 – Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

Save $5 by pre-registering!

In the modern world communicating via the Internet has become commonplace. Many small businesses and corporate companies now utilize the massive exposure available online in order to build and maintain both a strong customer base and financial security. Are you wondering about the Internet? Would you like to know more about how the Internet can be a good investment for you? Attend SCORE’s Internet Marketing 101 Fall class and find out how to make Internet tools work for you. This introductory class will help you discover the following:

• What kind of Internet presence is right for you?
• What kind of web site should you build?
• How do you speak the language of the World Wide Web?
• What are blogs, social networking sites, email newsletters, search engines, pay per click campaigns and more? Plus, what do these things do and why are they important?
• How much does a web site cost?
• How can you get started building your web site?
• What are the keys to building a successful Internet presence?

This class is geared towards small business startups and companies interested in integrating the Internet into their current business model or plan. Internet beginners and business owners unfamiliar with web site design are encouraged to attend.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SCORE: Survival Marketing

When a troubled company hires a specialist to save it from financial ruin what do you think is the first thing he or she does? Market! You see, without sales a business has no financial future! To be successful as a marketer it is critical that you understand some key concepts about your customers. This seminar will teach you how to identify these important items and how to use these concepts to grow your business to success. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

• Sat, Nov 21, 8:30AM – 12:00PM
• 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-709

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SCORE: Maximizing Your Website

Learn how to increase your website’s performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

• Thurs, Dec 03, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
• 2046 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-702

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SCORE: Accounting for Non-Accountants

There are three financial documents that comprise the key tools all knowledgeable business owners use to manage their businesses: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement (aka Profit and Loss Statement) and the Cash Flow Statement. Join us to learn how to prepare and evaluate these documents. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (4.5 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

• Sat, Nov 14, 8:30AM – 1:00PM
• 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7712-715