BizSuccess Tips
SEPTEMBER 2022
From learning to make quick decisions to demonstrating moral courage, several habits are considered important in making entrepreneurs successful.
Now that most cities and states have lifted mask mandates and people are returning to their offices, women are buying more cosmetics. Learn about the opportunities and challenges for black beauty startups. Read more >
And the good news is that there’s a nationwide demand for handcrafted goods. So if you’ve ever dreamed of turning your crafts hobby into a business, now is a great time to get started. 
SMALL BUSINESS WEBINARS

Tuesday, September 6 | 12pm CT
In the final part of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series, the floor is open to you! Ramon Ray will be taking your questions live to help you apply these marketing strategies to your specific business.
Thursday, September 8 | 12pm CT
Becoming a certified diverse supplier can open your business to receive government and corporate contracts as a part of government efforts to ensure businesses like yours can play a more significant role in our economy.
Thursday, September 15 | 12pm CT
Join us for an hour-long Q&A session in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month as we support and recognize Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners across the United States.
Tuesday, September 20 | 12pm CT
In Partnership with FranNet. Is this the right time to consider starting a business? In this webinar, we will look at past recessions and break down the different business types and models considered ‘recession-resistant.'
Thursday, September 29 | 12pm CT
With the final quarter of the year still ahead, learn what actions you can take to that can favorably impact your bottom line and your tax bill for 2022.
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SUCCESS STORY
After 10 years in nonprofit management and fundraising, Amanda Chavero realized she had a skill set that could help small organizations build capacity without significantly increasing their overhead. Her professional experiences gave her the confidence to start a business, but with no prior exposure to entrepreneurship, she turned to Google for answers. That’s how she found SCORE. Read more >

Find Your Success With a SCORE Mentor
Getting started is easy! Visit the SCORE website and search mentor profiles, fill out a mentoring request form, or contact your local SCORE chapter. Then, you can meet with your mentor(s) as many times as you need at no cost!
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years. 

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