Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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February 1: Digital Marketing: Social Media DIY: Calendar, Create and Promote!
Are you overwhelmed by what to post on social media and when? Don’t have the skills or staff to create your graphics and need an easy way to post? This is the class for you! Read more
January 27: Digital Marketing: E-Mail Marketing Essentials - Basics To Advanced
Businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don't yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This class will teach basic and... Read more
January 25: Digital Marketing: Facebook Marketing Essentials
A discussion of the essentials of marketing your business on Facebook. Read more
January 20: Digital Marketing: Instagram Marketing Essentials
Includes a discussion of effective engagement / messaging methods, how to achieve conversions, and how to build contact lists Read more
January 18: Digital Marketing: Skyrocket your Brand
This class is for busy business owners at any stage that want to know exactly how to focus and get solid results from their marketing efforts. Read more
COVID Relief Update Recorded Webinar 2
Recorded January 12, 2020. Santa Barbara Mentors focus on the newly rolled out COVID relief programs and how to get much needed relief funding as quickly as possible. Read more
COVID Relief Update Recorded Webinar 1
Recorded December 29, 2020. Learn about the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. SCORE mentors review how this act provides a broad range of support for businesses and... Read more
Financially Closing-Out 2020: A QuickBooks Accounting Series | Part 3: Closing the Books Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on December 16, 2020. Part 3 of a 3-part-webinar series focused best practices for year end financial close-out. Read more
Keys for Building a Successful Store on Amazon Part 2: Marketing and Ad Campaigns Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on December 17, 2020. Part 2 of a 2-part-webinar series focused on approaches to managing Amazon marketing and ad campaigns. Read more
Keys for Building a Successful Store on Amazon Part 1: Assessment, Implementation, and Store Management Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on December 10, 2020. Part 1 of a 2-part-webinar series focused on the basics of how, and if, to setup an Amazon store. Read more
2021 Business Outlook Roundtable Recorded Webinar
Recorded on December 7, 2020. SCORE Santa Barbara presents a round table discussion with health experts, community leaders, and financial professionals. Panelists provide insights... Read more
Financially Closing-Out 2020: A QuickBooks Accounting Series | Part 2: Detect & Correct Bookkeeping Mistakes and Errors Recorded Webinar
A recording of a webinar held by SCORE Santa Barbara on November 18, 2020. Part 2 of a 3-part-webinar series focused best practices for year end financial close-out. Read more