SCORE Mentors

INSTAGRAM REELS: Have you heard of them? Do you know how to use them? https://business.instagram.com//announcing-instagram-reels/

Social Media Strategy for E-Commerce Business... https://bit.ly/3qwFwQ3

26 years ago, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. This is a day to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Join our team of 10,000+ volunteers, and share your talents and expertise with our small business community. Learn more at https://eastbay.score.org/volunteer-76

ASCENT: a FREE learning platform for WOMEN Entrepreneurs... https://ascent.sba.gov/

Live Webinar: Thursday, January 21, 10 am to 11am. What's New with PPP and Other Relief Options for Small Businesses... https://www.score.org//whats-new-ppp-and-other-relief-opti

This week, SCORE East Bay Online Workshops present: Buying Franchises Franchising Can Be An Exciting Career Alternative. Find Out If It’s Right For You. Overview:... Franchise ownership is one of the fastest growing segments of business ownership, and with good reason. It is affordable, offers a proven method of success, allows for easy entry, and provides options for a variety of backgrounds and skill levels. But before you take the plunge, attend this interactive session and walk away with a better understanding of how franchising works and if it’s the right option for you. You will learn and discuss: 1) What a franchise is and how it differs from ownership of an independent business 2) Critical factors in achieving success with a franchise How to evaluate potential franchises and determine whether they are right for you 3) Costs of purchasing and operating a franchise, and potential sources of financing 4) Common franchise myths When: Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM PST Register at: https://lnkd.in/g-Z_F7c

Did you know? Prospective entrepreneurs with a mentor are five times more likely to start a business and small business clients who receive 3+ hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased business growth. Reach out to SCORE Mentors East Bay to find your SCORE mentor today at https://eastbay.score.org/content/find-mentor-164. : SCORE client Rose Morris - Abram’s Nation

Three Common Objections to a Trademark Application... https://www.kawaylaw.com//three-common-objections-to-trad/ Kelley Way, attorney and intellectual property specialist, is the presenter for an upcoming online workshop. The virtual event is on Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 am. The cost is just $15. You can register here: https://eastbay.score.org//intellectual-property-basics-on

ADA, Americans with Diabilities Act. Employers: Here is your Guide... https://bit.ly/32afJng

If Your Promotional Email Lands in the GMail Promotional Folder then only 19% will be opened. Read these tips on how to keep your promotional email out of the GMail Promotional Folder. https://bit.ly/2HUsfzZ

November 2 - 6 is National Veterans Small Business Week. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, plus: Some of our mentors also served in the military. ... They understand your challenges because they’ve faced them, too. They can help you translate military skills into business success by navigating available services, funding opportunities, government contracts, and more. SCORE is proud to partner with Facebook to help veterans, military members, and their families start and grow their businesses. Learn more here: https://www.score.org/facebook #vetbiz

Preparing or Surviving: The Future of People-Focused Business Strategy. 7 items to ponder... https://www.business.com//future-of-people-focused-busine/

When you volunteer with SCORE Mentors East Bay, you’ll get to meet and build relationships with business leaders in your community and across the country. Leverage these relationships to develop new skills, to help local small businesses, or to expand your personal and professional network. Learn more about becoming a SCORE volunteer!

Back on Oct. 6 (scroll down) we gave you Part I on SBA 7(a) loans. This is Part II in the series as presented by Fundera. We are grateful for the Fundera presentation but want you to know it is your decision as to whether to use Fundera or not. This is not an endorsement of Fundera. https://www.fundera.com/m/7a-video-series-part-2

Have You Considered the Use of Facebook Messenger in Your Marketing Strategy? https://www.business.com//facebook-messenger-marketing-t/

Today is #NationalMentoringDay and during these challenging times, the small businesses in our community need help more than ever. When you volunteer with SCORE, you have the opportunity to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes with helping a local business achieve their goals. You play an important role in helping to grow our local economy, and ensure that our local small business owners survive and thrive. ... Learn more about becoming a SCORE volunteer here: https://eastbay.score.org/volunteer-76 Thank you to all the SCORE clients who contributed to this 'Volunteers Matter' video!

Are you struggling to ensure that your small business can adapt, grow and thrive in today’s challenging environment? Find loans, grants and other support services to help adapt your business to the current crisis by visiting our Small Business Resilience Hub. Learn more at: https://www.score.org/recovery/small-business-resilience