Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs

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How to make the most of your mentoring experience

A mentoring session is a confidential, personalized conversation with a business expert to answer a question or to solve a problem that you’re facing.

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Corporate Transparency Act

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How to Register a Business in Oregon

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S-T-O-P: Self-defense TO all Places

As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I became accustomed to carrying pepper spray to fend off wild animals. On public transport one day at the airport with just a carry-on bag, I left my pepper spray at home because it's not allowed on airplanes. A young woman was harassed on the train and I had no way of helping her and no way of protecting myself if their aggression turned toward me. I swore never again to be without protection. I have practiced martial arts and have a Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit. But I understand firsthand the advantages and limitations of each. So I created S-T-O-P: Self

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7 Steps to Starting a Business in Idaho

Starting a business in Idaho can be an exhilarating endeavor, brimming with the potential for growth and triumph. However, the process can be intricate, particularly when it comes to dealing with legal and logistical aspects. If you are contemplating embarking on the journey of starting a business in Idaho, here are seven crucial steps to steer you in the right direction. This comprehensive guide will also provide you with the essential resources offered by the State of Idaho to assist you along the way.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Unleash Your Business Potential with SCORE's Mentoring Services

Are you a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner based in the U.S., keen on maximizing your business potential? If the answer is 'yes', SCORE's Treasure Valley mentoring services are here to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

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Grow with Google: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

Design Thinking is a methodology used by designers to solve
complex problems. It can be applied by entrepreneurs and small
business owners to help with things like creating a company,
inventing a product, redesigning a website, and more.

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Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking.
In this session we’ll introduce:

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SCORE Gives Grandmapreneur® Tools to Reinvent Herself After Retirement

I was one of four winners of the SCORE's 2020 Perfect Pitch event. At Ed's encouragement, I applied to the TV show "America's Big Deal" and was an alternate. I'm a published author and an inventor!

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Blooming with Success: The Story of Goody Girl Flower Farm

"I am the owner of a pesticide-free, organic flower farm in the Buffalo, NY area that does much more than just grow flowers. May of 2022 was the 1-year anniversary. Previously, I was working in a law firm and my duties included planning travel, conferences, continuing education, corporate wellness, events, and administration in the office. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, I lost my job as many of those things no longer existed. The one thing I always thought would be great was to work in a flower shop where I could work with beautiful flowers every day. I really wanted to give being a

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From Home-made Gin to Award-Winning Spirits: The Story of Two Fat Guys in Bozeman, Montana

"Who would have thought a business idea would start from a 40th birthday party in Bozeman Montana in 2010? One of the two fat guys was celebrating his birthday and one of his professors from Montana State University came to the party with her significant other, Greg. Greg handed a mason jar to the birthday boy and said “Happy birthday”. After seeing a quizzical face, he said “It is homemade gin”. The gin was so incredible we asked him if he could show us the secrets to the good life and the rest is history. Sadly this genius is no longer with us but his inspiration in distilled spirits lives

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