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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Straight Talk Evening Series Session 4
This Straight Talk Evening Series session will focus on building a workable marketing plan as well as eCommerce and the importance of social media for a small business. Read more
Straight Talk Evening Series Session 3
This Straight Talk Evening Series session will focus on legal forms of organization as well as taxes and insurance concerns for small businesses. Read more
Straight Talk Evening Series Session 2
This Straight Talk Evening Series session will focus on understanding numbers for a small business and sources as well as requirements for financing a business. Read more
Straight Talk Evening Series Session 1
This Straight Talk Evening Series session will focus on business planning and research tools for developing marketing plans. Read more
Straight Talk Conference Event - 18 June 2022
Join us on June 18th for the 25th Anniversary edition of the Straight Talk Conference. Straight Talk exposes entrepreneurs and small business owners to information and resources... Read more
Straight Talk Conference Event
Join us on June 18th for the 25th Anniversary edition of the Straight Talk Conference. Straight Talk exposes entrepreneurs and small business owners to information and resources... Read more
Learn about Microsoft Teams Meetings
Join us for a free webinar presented by Microsoft Trainers where they will demonstrate key features of Microsoft Teams Read more
September 6: Your Marketing Roadmap - Ask the Questions You Need Answered
In part 4 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series the floor is open to you to ask our expert your marketing questions. Read more
August 2: Your Marketing Roadmap - Content, Publicity and Personal Branding
Part 3 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series will address how to integrate content marketing, publicity and personal branding to grow your business. Read more
July 7: Your Marketing Roadmap - Stop Selling and Start Educating
In part 2 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to "sell" to them. Read more
June 30: The Basics of TikTok Digital Marketing
In this webinar, you will learn the essentials of TikTok digital marketing such as reputation management, website SEO and paid ads. Read more
June 23: How to Complete a SWOT Analysis - A Step by Step Demonstration
This webinar will provide a brief overview of a SWOT analysis along with an interactive live demonstration of an actual SWOT analysis with an attendee. Read more