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Lunch ‘n Learn Series: Business Fundamentals
Free Score Webinar Series
Series Overview

As a business owner, you wear many hats, starting with creating a product or service that resonates with your customers.  What about everything else? That’s where this series comes in.

Each month we deliver 4 workshops on a topic; from marketing to accounting, and everything in between.  Each 1-hour session has plenty of time to discuss your business challenges with the group.

P.S., You’ll get more out of it if you come to all four. We've even given you sign-ups below for all of them to make it easier.

This Month’s Module: Driving Success-Business Organization for the New Year.

Get ready to hit the accelerator on your business success in the new year with our exclusive workshop series: "Driving Success: Business Organization for the New Year." Designed to help you start the year off strong, this transformative 4-part series will guide you through proven strategies and techniques to elevate your business to new heights. We’ll teach you how to create healthy habits to achieve your goals, get your financial house in order, refresh your business and marketing plans, and protect your business against cyber risks. Don't let disorganization hold you back – join us on this journey to unleash your business's full potential and pave the way to a prosperous year ahead. Buckle up and get ready to accelerate towards success!  Secure your spot today!

All sessions will be conducted via Zoom.  Pre-registration is required to attend.

Jan 22nd, Getting Organized #1: Business Tuneup- Start Strong in 2024

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for an insightful workshop designed to give you a head start in 2024. In "Business Checkup: Start Strong in 2024," we will guide you through a comprehensive assessment of your business's current state. From refreshing your business plan and resource allocation to evaluating your tools and technology, this workshop will help you identify areas for improvement and lay the foundation for a successful year ahead.

Key takeaways:

  •  Get clear on your business's strengths and weaknesses
  •  How to easily evaluate and update your business plan
  •  3 key growth opportunities for your business

Don't miss this opportunity to evaluate and elevate your business for success – reserve your spot today!

Presenters:  Kathleen Thompson and Steve Mahoney

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Jan 24th, Getting Organized #2: Rev Up Your Goals-Healthy Habit Building

Ready to take your business goals to the next level? Join us for an engaging and informative workshop, "Rev Up Your Goals: Healthy Habit Building." In this workshop, you'll gain valuable insights into defining your goals for the year and learn strategies to stay on track and achieve them flawlessly. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the three most important business goals and show you how to cultivate healthy habits around them. With our expert guidance, you'll streamline your path to success, fine-tune your goal-setting process, and gear up for accelerated business growth. 

Key takeaways:

  • Maximize impact with laser-like focus
  • Harness the power of habits
  •  Accelerate growth using SSC

Don't miss out on this opportunity to rev up your goals and drive your business to new heights. Sign up today!

Presenters:  Kathleen Thompson and Steve Mahoney

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Jan 29th, Getting Organized #3: Getting Your Financial House in Order

Are you the type of business owner who knows it’s important to manage their finances, but doesn’t know where to start?  Do you wish you could start the year off on the right foot to be an expert in knowing your numbers this year?  Well, look no further than this webinar where we will share the best tips to get your financial house in order to start 2024.  We’ll teach you how to get your books in order, how to stay on top of financial filings, how to budget like a pro, and tips for getting ready for tax season.

Key takeaways:

  •  Tips for getting your books up to date
  •  Key tips to get ready for tax season
  •  How to budget like a pro and use your budget to make more effective business decisions each month.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the best financial tips to help make 2024 the best year yet for your business.  Register today!

Presenters: Steve Mahoney and Kathleen Thompson

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Jan 31st, Getting Organized #4: Cybersecurity for Early-Stage Businesses

Have you heard of “cyber risk” but wonder what it means and if it applies to your business?  Well, you’re not alone.  Most business owners are not prepared for common cybersecurity risks that can have a significant impact on their business.  This webinar will provide a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and best practices tailored to the needs and resources of early-stage businesses.  Learn from an industry expert who can teach you the tips you need to know.

Key takeaways:

  • Learn what every business owner must know about cybersecurity risks
  • Tips on how you can protect your business from common risks
  • Access to an industry expert to answer your questions about this important topic

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn why cybersecurity is so important for every business and what you can do to secure your business

Presenter: Fritz Israel, Founder and CEO Neuralstrikes

Co-hosts: Steve Mahoney and Kathleen Thompson

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SCORE MENTOR
Presenter: Kathleen Thompson

Kathleen Thompson is a professionally trained singer and public speaker. She gained experience leading through change and communicating in difficult situations with 7 mergers and acquisitions while working in finance and technology.  Kathleen now writes and produces her own music. She’s been a Score volunteer for 5 years. Kathleen also coaches people to develop their story and voice so that what others hear is what they intended to say. Her unique blend of story crafting and voice techniques help you not only tell a better story, but also tell a story better.  You can find her at https://kathleenannthompson.com/.

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SCORE Mentor
Presenter: Steve Mahoney

Steve Mahoney is a certified mentor with SCORE Greater Hartford. He has over twenty years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, accounting, and auditing. He has experience with large and small organizations, working across multiple disciplines including Finance, Legal, HR, Communications, and Business Operations.

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Fritz Israel
Neuralstrikes, Inc. Founder and CEO
Presenter: Fritz Israel

Mr. Israel is an accomplished cybersecurity engineer and entrepreneur, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field. His company utilizes artificial intelligence and deep learning to provide innovative and affordable Cybersecurity solutions -- specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in these areas: Threat Hunting, Security Automation, Network Security, and Incident Response. He relentlessly strives to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape to help his customers fortify their digital defenses so they can focus on what they do best.  You can find Mr. Israel at https://neuralstrikes.com/.

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