Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business local workshops. On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered in your local area. You can also find other online and interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.
SCORE Buffalo Niagara conducts approximately 50 workshops and seminars every year in our service area. Most are listed here on this page with links for registration about two months in advance. If you would like advance notice on all public workshops please be sure to Sign up for our Newsletter.
If you can't travel to a live seminar, let them come to you! Check out upcoming Live Webinars. Join us in as we cover current business topics, ask questions and learn from other students.
Can't make the Live Webinar? Learn when the time's right for your schedule. Sort through (using specific filters) over 200 Recorded Webinars to get to the topic that's right for you!
Perhaps you are ready for a self-paced learning solution? In that case, these training modules combined with hands-on practice labs, giving you a powerful alternative to traditional classroom training.
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Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Level
Join us for this free webinar where Microsoft trainers will present intermediate training level features of Excel including pivot tables, and cell formatting to manipulate and... Read more
Franchising 101
Join us for a free webinar on “franchising.” Learn about what franchises are and the benefits they hold for budding entrepreneurs. Read more
Franchising 101
Join us for a free webinar on "franchising." Learn about what franchises are and the benefits they hold for budding entrepreneurs. Read more
Small Business Legal Issues
This 90-minute free webinar will include a discussion on a number of important legal issues that small businesses need to consider. Read more
Microsoft Word - Intermediate Level
Join us for this free webinar where Microsoft trainers will present intermediate training level features of Word including comparing and merging documents, creating and formatting... Read more
Microsoft Word - Intermediate Level
Join us for this free webinar where Microsoft trainers will present intermediate training level features of Word including comparing and merging documents, creating and formatting... Read more
Finding and Getting Grants
Join us for this free webinar where our presenter will discuss sources of grants, research tools, and application tips. Read more
Finding and Getting Grants
Join us for this free webinar where our presenter will discuss sources of grants, research tools, and application tips. Read more
Starting & Managing Your Own Business
Join us for this eight hour, in-person workshop, presented by experienced business experts. The various sessions cover the basics of starting and managing your own business Read more
Starting & Managing Your Own Business - All-Day, In-Person Workshop
Join us for this eight-hour, in-person workshop, presented by experienced business experts. The various sessions cover the basics of starting and managing your own business. Read more
September 29: 2022 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business
Learn what actions you can take to favorably impact your 2022 tax bill and what federal changes you should be aware of so you know what tax breaks apply to you. Read more
September 20: Business Types and Models that are Recession Resistant
In this webinar, our expert presenter will look at past recessions to determine business trends, types, and models best suited to resist future economic downturns. Read more