National Small Business Week, which is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is set for next week. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and thank your favorite small businesses in Bulloch County that you simply could not live without.
With the continuing changing business climate and increased competition from online companies like Amazon and EBAY, operating a small brick and mortar business is more difficult than ever.
This year’s National Small Business Week celebration honors the estimated 27.9 million small businesses in America that create 64 percent of new jobs in the country, drive innovation and increase U.S. competitiveness.
SCORE mentors to America’s small business, salutes small businesses and business owners, who are the engine that fuel our economy. During this time, SCORE chapters nationwide will celebrate Small Business Week with business fairs, seminars, networking events and award ceremonies.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE Association will host a free 3-Day Virtual Conference during National Small Business Week. The conference will take place Tuesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 3 between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each day. Registration is free to the public. A schedule of live events will be sent to registrants via email. Go to www.score.org for more information or come to the Business Innovation Group offices in downtown Statesboro at 58 East Main Street during the above times for facilitated discussions.
“By partnering with SCORE, we are able to enhance the learning opportunities for Statesboro entrepreneurs,” said Dominique Halaby, director of the Business Innovation Group. “We will be streaming sessions from some of the world’s leading companies like Visa, Google and Square, and will have someone on hand to discuss how the topic could impact their individual business.”
Participation is free and open to the public. Individuals can attend the online conference or participate in a group session. Either way, attendees will be able to listen to practiced advice on current business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone operating a small business, especially for free. To attend a conference with this line-up of leaders of some of the top companies in the world would cost hundreds not including travel. Register today and check out the lineup of speakers and programs.
SCORE is committed to helping small businesses succeed, invigorating the American economy and helping those who take on the challenge of self-employment and entrepreneurship. SCORE provides free and confidential advice to small businesses through a network of experienced volunteer business owners, managers and executives who donate their expertise to help local entrepreneurs prepare business plans, develop business strategies and gather valuable information. Last year, SCORE assisted more than 389,000 people with mentoring, online counseling and educational training workshops and seminars.
In Statesboro, SCORE is a partner with the Business Innovation Group and works with BIG to help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses by providing free mentoring and educational workshops to area businesses.
For information about SCORE Statesboro or to schedule an appointment, visit them at www.savannahscore.org or call (912) 652-4335.