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Walk away with: Re= al workflows you can start using the same day Presented by a consultant wit= h 25+ years in enterprise AI now focused on helping small businesses compet= e with the big guys. REGISTER NOW PROFITABLE SALES May 6 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 = PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Driving Growth: Delivering Profitable Sales and D= elighting the Customer What you will Learn:How to create a compelling Value= Proposition that drives sales and aligns your sales strategy with deliveri= ng customer value- focusing not just on closing deals, but delivering solut= ions that genuinely solve problems and justify premium pricing. =EF=BB=BFTh= e Facilitator for this Workshop is Bob Mallo. Bob is a SCORE Member. He has= over 40 years of C-suite experience, including 30+ years as a CEO and Boar= d Member of companies ranging from $50 million to over $2 billion in educat= ion, distribution, and manufacturing. REGISTER NOW GRANT WRITING May 7 6:30= PM CT | 7:30 PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Grant Writing for Entrepreneurs Joi= n us for an insightful webinar on grant writing tailored for aspiring entre= preneurs. Learn how to identify the right grant opportunities for your stag= e, craft compelling proposals, and avoid common pitfalls that can limit you= r chances of success. Attendees will gain practical strategies and resour= ces to approach grant funding with a clear understanding of fit, readiness,= and what funders look for, helping them strengthen their proposals and imp= rove their chances of securing funding. REGISTER NOW AI - NonProfits May 11= 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET Cost: $10 How To USE AI To Streamline A NonProfi= t's Operations This is for those nonprofits who have heard of AI but don't = know where to begin. Participants will be provided with live examples plus= a 30 day plan to incorporate AI in your daily operations. Topics discussed= will include the following: Writing emails Writing Thank-you letters Strea= mlining =EF=BB=BFMedia posts REGISTER NOW Business Exit SERIES May 11 6:30 = PM CT | 7:30 PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Business Exit Value Series: Financia= l Strategy Key Takeaways: =E2=80=A2Understanding EBITDA and its impact on v= aluation. =E2=80=A2Financial "housekeeping" required 1-3 years before listi= ng. =E2=80=A2Strategies to engineer your financials for the highest possibl= e sale price. Jonathan Peisner is a SCORE mentor and Interim CFO and Treasu= rer. He has spent his career helping public companies create and protect sh= areholder value and has taught accounting and finance courses at both the u= ndergraduate and graduate levels. REGISTER NOW Business Exit SERIES May 12= 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Business Exit Value Series: Le= gal & M&A Key Takeaways: Demystifying the Letter of Intent (LOI). Navigatin= g Purchase Agreements with confidence. Protecting yourself legally during t= he exit process. Lauren Fielder is a seasoned M&A attorney and founder of T= he Fielder Law Firm, where she represents searchers, small funds, and busin= ess owners in lower middle-market transactions. Lauren is known for combini= ng strategic insight with a practical approach to get deals done. REGISTER= NOW Selling a Business May 13 9:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM ET Cost: $10 Selling A= Business Are you a business owner planning to sell your company in the fut= ure? Join us for this webinar where we will discuss key factors you need to= consider when planning the sale of your company. We will cover: Identifyin= g and screening potential buyers Valuing your business Working with a busin= ess broker Structuring the sale Creating the Letter of Intent Financing opt= ions REGISTER NOW Marketing SERIES - Leads May 13 12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET = Cost: $15 Bundle Price: $60 =EF=BB=BF Session 4 - Lead Generation That Work= s: Build a Predictable Pipeline In this session, we=E2=80=99ll break down t= he lead gen strategies that consistently work for small businesses=E2=80=94= and what you shouldn=E2=80=99t invest in. You=E2=80=99ll see Blender case s= tudies that show how small shifts create big pipeline results=E2=80=94plus = where AI can streamline content, targeting, & follow-up in smart, realistic= ways. =EF=BB=BF You=E2=80=99ll learn: The difference between =E2=80=9Cmark= eting activity=E2=80=9D and a real pipeline system What tends to waste mone= y (and why) How to build momentum with lead gen that matches your budget an= d bandwidth REGISTER NOW Bundle Price Available (All 5 Sessions) Contact:Ed= .Peterlinz@scorevolunteer.org NonProfit May 13 2:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM ET Cost= : $10 =EF=BB=BFStart Smart: How to Fund and Launch a Nonprofit the Right Wa= y Starting a nonprofit is not just about passion. It is about structure, fu= nding, and real planning. Many people think, =E2=80=9CI will start a nonpro= fit and get grants.=E2=80=9D The truth is=E2=80=94grants are not a starting= point. Strong nonprofits begin with a clear plan, tested ideas, and real f= unding. In this SCORE webinar, you will learn how to take a smart, practica= l path before you launch. You will learn how to: Understand the Basics Test= your Idea Plan your Funding Build Real Revenue Prepare for Funders REGISTE= R NOW Business Exit - SERIES May 14 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET Cost: $10 =EF= =BB=BF Business Exit Value Series: Employee Ownership Employee ownership al= lows owners to transition company ownership to employees rather than third-= party buyers, keeping the business operating and retaining jobs in the comm= unity. When employees own a stake in the company, they are more motivated a= nd engaged to think and act like owners. This "ownership mindset" results i= n higher productivity, increased profitability, improved retention, and mor= e company resilience. =EF=BB=BFLearn how employee ownership can prepare you= r business for a sale. REGISTER NOW Business Transformation - SERIES May 14= 12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET Cost: $50 =EF=BB=BF Business Transformation Serie= s #4 =E2=80=93 Social Media This Business Transformation Series is a deep-d= ive into Digital Marketing and features breakout sessions led by SCORE Ment= ors, workbooks and homework assignments and interactive discussion with oth= er mentees and SCORE Mentors. Goals of this session include: =E2=80=A2 = Understand the real role of social media in business growth =E2=80=A2 Kn= ow which platforms matter for YOUR business =E2=80=A2 Learn what type of= content builds trust and engagement =E2=80=A2 Set realistic expectation= s =E2=80=A2 Identify practical next steps REGISTER NOW Business Exit - S= ERIES May 14 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Business Exit Valu= e Series: Innovation & Efficiency Key Takeaways: =C2=B7 Using Custom = AI Agents to double output without new hiring. =C2=B7 Automating busi= ness processes to increase operational efficiency. =C2=B7 How AI adop= tion increases your business valuation in the eyes of a buyer. =C2=B7 = Business GPTs" that act as 24-year veteran employees=E2=80=94digesting you= r emails, SOPs, and data to automate tasks without adding headcount Sandeep= Dhall is a Board Member, Investor, Advisor & Published Author with 25+ yea= rs of Corporate experience in technology and business development. He is a = proven Entrepreneur with a track record of launching successful products an= d companies worldwide REGISTER NOW BUILDING WEBSITE May 15 11:00 AM CT | 12= :00 PM ET Cost: $10 =EF=BB=BF Marketing 101 - Basic Marketing Training This= workshop is all about mastering the basic of Marketing . In this workshop = we talk through everything a small business needs to set up a solid marketi= ng foundation from which they can grow their business. This includes: targe= t audience, brand pillars, content strategy, mission statement, and more. T= he Facilitator for this Workshop is Miranda Rodriguez. =EF=BB=BFMiranda is = the Small Business Coordinator at the Illinois Small Business Development C= enter at Waubonsee Community College in Aurora, Illinois. REGISTER NOW =E2= =80=8A =E2=80=8A SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping smal= l businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through educa= tion and mentorship. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Busine= ss Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are = able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Funded in= part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administ= ration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein = are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the = SBA. SCORE Central Region | 712 H St NE PMB 98848 | Washington, DC 20002 US= Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice ------=_Part_510608910_1658102486.1777634087145 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Email from SCORE Central Region= =
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AI
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May 5

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Your New AI Employee Works 24/7 and Never Calls i= n Sick



You didn't start your business to spen= d half

your time on administrative tasks.



Discover how small business owners use= AI automation to handle the tasks that eat up their week — answerin= g calls, following up on leads, organizing files, and generating reports &#= x2014; all without hiring anyone new.


Walk away with:

Real workflows you can start using the= same day

Presented by a consultant with 25+ yea= rs in enterprise AI now focused on helping small businesses compete with th= e big guys.
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PROFITABLE SALES

May 6

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Driving Growth: Delivering Profitable Sales and D= elighting the Customer


What you will Learn:How to create a co= mpelling Value Proposition that drives sales and aligns your sales strategy= with delivering customer value- focusing not just on closing deals, but de= livering solutions that genuinely solve problems and justify premium p= ricing.


The Facilitator for this Workshop is Bob Mallo. Bob is a SCORE M= ember. He has over 40 years of C-suite experience, including 30+ = years as a CEO and Board Member of companies ranging from $50 mil= lion to over $2 billion in education, distribution, and manufacturing.=

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May 7

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Grant Writing for Entrepreneurs


Join us for an insightful webinar on g= rant writing tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn how to identify the= right grant opportunities for your stage, craft compelling proposals, and = avoid common pitfalls that can limit your chances of success.

 

Attendees will gain practical strategi= es and resources to approach grant funding with a clear understanding of fi= t, readiness, and what funders look for, helping them strengthen their prop= osals and improve their chances of securing funding.
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AI - NonProfits
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May 11

10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET

Cost: $10


How To USE AI To Streamline A NonProfit's Operati= ons


This is for those nonprofits who have = heard of AI but don't know where to begin. 


Participants will be provided with liv= e examples plus a 30 day

plan to incorporate AI in your daily o= perations.


Topics discussed wi= ll include the following:

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May 11

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Business Exit Value Series: Financial Strategy


Key Takeaways:

•Understanding EBITDA and its i= mpact on valuation.

•Financial "housekeeping" requi= red 1-3 years before listing.

•Strategies to engineer your fi= nancials for the highest possible sale price.


Jonathan Peisner is a SCORE mentor and= Interim CFO and Treasurer. He has spent his career helping public companie= s create and protect shareholder value and has taught accounting and financ= e courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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May 12

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Business Exit Value Series: Legal & M&A


Key Takeaways:

  • Demystifying the Letter of Intent (LOI).
  • Navigating Purchase Agreements with confidence.
  • Protecting yourself legally during the exit process.


Lauren Fielder is a seasoned M&A a= ttorney and founder of The Fielder Law Firm, where she represents searchers= , small funds, and business owners in lower middle-market transactions. Lau= ren is known for combining strategic insight with a practical approach to g= et deals done. 
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Selling a Business
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May 13

9:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM ET

Cost: $10


Selling A Business


Are you a business owner planning to s= ell your company in the future? Join us for this webinar where we will disc= uss key factors you need to consider when planning the sale of your company= .


We will cover:

  • Identifying and screening potential buyers
  • Valuing your business
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  • Creating the Letter of Intent
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Marketing SERIES - Leads

May 13

12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET

Cost: $15

Bundle Price: $60



Session 4 - Lead Generation That Works: Build a P= redictable Pipeline


In this session, we’ll break do= wn the lead gen strategies that consistently work for small businesses = 14;and what you shouldn’= t invest in. You’ll see Blender case studies tha= t show how small shifts create big pipeline results—plus where AI ca= n streamline content, targeting, & follow-up in smart, realistic ways.<= /span>



You’ll learn= :

  • The difference between “marketing = activity” and a real pipeline system


  • What tends to waste money (and why)


  • How to build momentum with lead gen that = matches your budget and bandwidth
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NonProfit

May 13

2:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM ET

Cost: $10


Start Smart: How to Fund and Launch a = Nonprofit the Right Way


Starting a nonprofit is not just about= passion. It is about structure, funding, and real planning.


Many people think, “I will star= t a nonprofit and get grants.”

The truth is—grants are not a s= tarting point. Strong nonprofits begin with a clear plan, tested ideas, and= real funding.


In this SCORE webinar, you will learn = how to take a smart, practical path before you launch.


You will learn how = to:

  • Understand the Basics
  • Test your Idea
  • Plan your Funding
  • Build Real Revenue
  • Prepare for Funders
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Business Exit - SERIES
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May 14

10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET

Cost: $10



Business Exit Value Series: Employee Ownership


Employee ownership allows owners to tr= ansition company ownership to employees rather than third-party buyers, kee= ping the business operating and retaining jobs in the community.


When employees own a stake in the comp= any, they are more motivated and engaged to think and act like owners. This= "ownership mindset" results in higher productivity, increased profitabilit= y, improved retention, and more company resilience.


Learn how employee ownership can prepare your business for a sale.
RE= GISTER NOW
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Business Transformation - SERIES

May 14

12:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM ET

Cost: $50



Business Transformation Series #4 – Social= Media


This Business Transformation Series is= a deep-dive into Digital Marketing and features breakout sessions led by S= CORE Mentors, workbooks and homework assignments and interactive discussion= with other mentees and SCORE Mentors. 


Goals of this sessi= on include:

•    Unders= tand the real role of social media in business growth

•    Know w= hich platforms matter for YOUR business

•    Learn = what type of content builds trust and engagement

•    Set re= alistic expectations

•    Identi= fy practical next steps
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Business Exit - SERIES
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May 14

6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

Cost: $10



Business Exit Value Series: Innovation & Effi= ciency


Key Takeaways:

·     &#= xa0; Using Custom AI Agents to double output without new hiring.

·     &#= xa0; Automating business processes to increase operational efficiency.=

·     &#= xa0; How AI adoption increases your business valuation in the eyes of = a buyer.

·     &#= xa0; Business GPTs" that act as 24-year veteran employees—diges= ting your emails, SOPs, and data to automate tasks without adding headcount=


Sandeep Dhall is a Board Member, Inves= tor, Advisor & Published Author with 25+ years of Corporate experience = in technology and business development. He is a proven Entrepreneur with a = track record of launching successful products and companies worldwide
RE= GISTER NOW
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BUILDING WEBSITE

May 15

11:00 AM CT | 12:00 PM ET

Cost: $10



Marketing 101 - Basic Marketing Training


This workshop is all about mastering t= he basic of Marketing .


In this workshop we talk through

everything a small business needs to s= et up a solid marketing foundation from which they can grow their business.= This includes: target audience, brand pillars, content strategy, mission s= tatement,

and more.


The Facilitator for this Workshop is M= iranda Rodriguez.

Miranda is the Small Business Coordinator at the Illinois Small Business= Development Center at Waubonsee Community College in Aurora, Illinois.

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