Workshops

Our workshops, limited to about 20 persons, are designed to allow interaction among the attendees and with the teacher, and time is allowed for questions as the class progresses. We currently offer four different workshops held at several locations in middle Tennessee. All workshops are scheduled for 3 hours duration unless specifically noted.

See our "Workshop Calendar" by clicking the link on the menu to the left. The following paragraphs describe the Workshops and we urge you to read the descriptions before registering.  To register for any of the workshops or to get more information about the workshops please call our office at 615-736-7621 between 9 AM and Noon and speak with the counselor on duty. Cost for each workshop is $30 per person registered. Payment is to be made at the workshop with a check to SCORE or with cash.

Starting a Business

This introductory workshop answers basic questions such as:

How To Really Do a Business Plan

We believe, “If you can’t plan it, you can’t do it!” Business planning can be intimidating, but less so after you have attended this key workshop. It enhances the understanding and skills you will need in developing this vital tool.

Smart Marketing for Small Business

What is your market, what size is it and how will you present your product or service to it? These are some of the key questions addressed in this important workshop. Some of the best business ideas have been tried at the wrong place, the wrong price and in the wrong way. Discuss your business and marketing ideas with the instructor and the group.

Accounting Basics for Small Business Owners

Many small business owners struggle with the essential concepts and terms used in accounting. It is just not enough to buy a software package and expect it to bring enlightenment to this critical element of your business. This workshop will take some of the mystery out of double entry accounting, debits and credits and how financial statements display information that is essential to a successful and sustainable business.

Workshop Locations

The "Starting a Business" evening workshops and both the morning and evening sessions of the "How To Really Do a Business Plan" are held at the First Tennessee Bank offices across from the Parthenon at 2525 West End Avenue, Nashville. "Smart Marketing For Small Business" evening workshops are held at 2525 West End Ave. On occasion morning sessions of Smart Marketing will be held at the Franklin, TN, First Tennessee Bank location. The "Accounting Basics For Small Business Owners" morning workshops will be held at the Small Business Administration (SBA) offices at 50 Vantage Way in Metro Center, Nashville. Click here for directions to each of these locations.