Free Workshops Promote Use of Technology and Business-Growth Strategies
Washington, D.C.–Small business owners across the country now have access to free online training in the use of technology for marketing, e-commerce and business efficiency through workshops created jointly by Verizon and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business.”
The two new online courses provide entrepreneurs with instruction for using technology and proven practices that will lead to business growth. SCORE and Verizon plan to expand the range of free learning tools on the SCORE Web site in the coming months. New online workshops will include some designed specifically for women and minority entrepreneurs.
“SCORE appreciates Verizon’s support in helping provide entrepreneurs with valuable online tools that offer real-world applications,” said SCORE CEO Ken Yancey. “These and future workshops will help serve the needs of many small-business owners who seek to better understand technology, marketing and business-growth issues.”
Michael McLaughlin, director of marketing for Verizon’s small business team, said: “Smart use of technology can help small businesses become big businesses. Verizon has a long track record of providing the tools for e-commerce and effective business communications, and our alliance with SCORE allows entrepreneurs to put them to the best use.”
Since 1964, SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” has helped more than 7.7 million aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through counseling and business workshops. More than 10,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters serve their communities through entrepreneur education dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. For more information about starting or operating a small business, call 1-800/634-0245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Visit SCORE on the Web at www.score.org.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving 60.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon’s Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 238,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com. |
