Archive for March, 2011

March 20th, 2011

Bookkeeping Basics Offered by Pottstown SCORE

As the owner of a small business, do you understand the importance of keeping good records? Pottstown SCORE will offer an informative workshop, “Bookkeeping Basics for A Small Business” on Monday, June 6 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone who needs to understand the concepts and applications of business transactions. The information provided in this workshop will enable the attendees to handle day to day business transactions in a logical and concise manner. Some of the specific topics include the following: preparing financial reports, balance sheets, income statements, statement of cash flows, trial balance, the accounting equation, journals and adjustments, ledgers, worksheets and software applications.

The instructor for the workshop is Scott Rakowski, CPA, of Rakowski and Company, Pottstown, PA. The class is held at the Pottstown SCORE office in the New York Plaza Building, 244 High Street, Suite 102. The cost of the course is $25 and there is a 50% discount for a partner registering at the same time. Registrations are being taken online at www.pottstownscore.org or by phone at 610-327-2673.

SCORE is a nonprofit association sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE volunteers are retired CEO’s, executives, and small businessmen who provide free and confidential counseling to start-up businesses. They also offer low-cost workshops and mentor existing businesses through the challenges that they face in today’s market place.

March 16th, 2011

FREE Services for Businesses at MCCC Blue Bell

Have you checked out the Center for Entrepeneurial Studies at the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell? You might be missing out on some amazing free services. Check out the calendar of services below and call the center at 215-461-1140 to schedule a free appointment.

FREE Business Counseling sessions with:

  • SCORE – America’s Counselors to Small Businesses 
  • SBA – Small Business Administration

Call for available times

 
FREE Financial Accounting Tips including how to:

  • Set up an accounting system
  • Learn QuickBooks functions
  • Prepare your own financial statement

Appointments available Wednesdays, Noon-3:00PM

 
FREE Technology Consulting services include assistance with:

  • Forming an e-commerce strategy
  • Applying and/or purchasing technology
  • Utilizing social media to increase sales

 Appointments available Wednesdays 6:00-10:00PM

 
FREE Legal Consulting

  • Capital and partnership agreements 
  • Business entity formation
  • Local, state, and federal compliance issues

Appointments available Thursdays 9:00AM-Noon

 
FREE Marketing Consulting

  • Marketing plan strategy
  • Pricing strategy
  • Niche/target marketing

Appointments available Tuesday & Thursday afternoons

For even more information click here to see a brochure on their services.