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Welcome to SCORE Southern Arizona!

SCORE Southern Arizona is part of SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation's small businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Southern Arizona Chapter 689 provides free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. Southern Arizona also offers workshops, for a modest fee, for both start-up and in-business entrepreneurs.

SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation. We have assisted many clients in obtaining business loans.

Contact score@dakotacom.net or call 520-670-5008 to learn more about our services. We look forward to serving you. 
QuckStart March 20th

Session 2. Business Concepts:    addresses these critical business issues

  • Business concept development

    • New product or service idea?

    • Purchase an existing business?

    • Purchase a franchise?

  • Collecting critical marketing information

  • Other key issues

    • Competition

    • Size, product/service features

    • Supplier reliability

    • Business Risks

Click here to register
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How to Buy or Sell a Business Workshop


How to Buy or Sell a Business

·       A primer on how to buy or sell a small business
·       How to find businesses for sale
·       Working with Brokers   
·       Understanding tear sheets
·       Due diligence
·       Making an offer
·       What to negotiate

When:       Saturday   March 27, 2010
9:00 – 11:00AM

Where:     Troy University
                     5307 E Broadway
                     Tucson AZ
Price:     $39,  Advance registration required -- Click here to register

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Oro Valley Business Club Meeting


ORO VALLEY BUSINESS CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 13th

The Oro Valley Business Club sponsored by SCORE

is having there monthly meeting Tuesday April 13th

beginning at 11 am. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 7635

North Oracle Road, Oro Valley. The club was

established for those in  business and

other civic minded people and organizations to build

relationships within the community.The “Enchantment”

hour begins at 11am. This is the time set aside for

registration, mingling and talking to others in attendance.

“Personal networking” really is effective. Lunch is served

at 12 noon. The cost is $15. After lunch their will be an

officials update and a speaker  about business in Oro

Valley. We invite you to attend. Call 818-2761 to reserve

your’e space in this new community networking club.

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SCORE/SBA LOAN WORKSHOP

STRAIGHT TALK ON BUSINESS LOANS
FREE SBA AND SCORE WORKSHOP

Many business owners are feeling the pinch in this current economy. Or perhaps you are one of the few who are doing so well you need dollars to expand your business. Whatever the circumstance many are confused by the lending requirements of Tucson banks. The SBA and  SCORE offer a FREE loan workshop. Get straight talk from an experienced lender specialist and helpful hints from SCORE mentors. Find out the
latest insights and requirements for various types of loans as well as alternative financing methods.
Bring your questions on working capital,equipment needs,debt refinancing,micro loans or export working capital. See if you qualify for veterans, women, disabled or minority loans. Plus a lot more valuable information.

Come to the Arizona Small Business Association office at the Crossroads Shopping Center, 4811 East Grant Road, Suite 216. January 28th or March 25th. The workshop starts at 10 am. to noon. Come at least 15 minutes early to register. Call SCORE at 670-5008 to reserve yourseat. Seating is limited call now or regisiter below. 

 Click Here to Register

 Click here for more information

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Podcast Series Comes to SCORE!


SCORE Launches Podcast Series       

SCORE announces the new "Small Business Success Podcast Series" for start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners. Two new podcasts will be added monthly, one for www.score.org and one for www.score.org/women. Each podcast is available online as an audio broadcast. A SCORE expert or guest expert  will offer tips and advice about a business issue for approximately seven minutes.
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 for a list of Tucson Workshops and Seminars


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Score Launches Podcasts

SCORE Launches Podcast Series       SCORE announces the new "Small Business Success Podcast Series" for start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners. Two new podcasts will be added monthly, one for www.score.org and one for www.score.org/women. Each podcast is available online as an audio broadcast featuring a SCORE or guest expert.

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