Learn from the experts with SCORE’s small business training workshops.
On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered in a SCORE office or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.
Workshop presenters are practicing professionals including accountants, professors, lawyers, bankers, insurance and business managers in the Peoria community. Additional facilitators are SCORE mentors who have years of industry and business experience.
- Upcoming Workshops and Online Webinars -
10-11-22 - How Big Can I Grow / Should I Grow?
Learn How To Manage A Business So Growth Does Not Implode The Business. How Can You Anticipate and Plan for Success. Read more
10-20-22 - Part 2 -16 Steps To Starting A Business While Working Full Time
Can you be successful with so many balls in the air? Part 2 of the !6 Steps To Starting A Business While Working Full Time Read more
So, You Want to Start Your Own Business? What Now?
If you are thinking about starting a business, this session will help you understand the simple steps you need to take to become an entrepreneur. Starting your own business can... Read more
10-20-22 Preservation Planning and Exit Strategies – Why you need to act now.
Learn how to protect your business from the impact of challenges such as health problems of the owner, partner, divorce, change of the environment. Learn the importance to know... Read more
10-24-22 - Building A NonProfit Organization
Learn How To Legally Build A NonProfit Organization Read more
10-25-22 - Finding Sales Hard? Turn Cold Calls into Warm Calls!
Finding Sales Hard? Turn Cold Calls into Warm Calls! Read more
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Starting Your Business In Illinois Webinars/Workshops
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October 11: Cybersecurity 101 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
In this webinar, you will learn how to identify cybersecurity threats and steps you can take to protect your small business. Read more
October 12: Help Businesses Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools
In this webinar, you will learn how to use Google tools like Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center to drive sales during the holiday season. Read more
October 19: Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Workshop
Successful entrepreneurs have several things in common. In this webinar, you will learn what those qualities are, which ones you have and which ones to develop. Read more
October 20: Starting a Business – Real Stories and Knowledge Exchange from Women Entrepreneurs
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions. Read more
October 27: What You Need to Know Before Moving Forward With Your Business Idea
Are you ready to start a business? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of skills, experience, and support necessary to run a business. Read more
November 3: Modern Day Technology - Using Hardware To Work Smarter, Not Harder!
In this session, we will help you understand what new IT is available and how it can help your business so you can make your technology decisions confidently. Read more
November 9: Do You Have the Personal Finances to Start a Business? Step-by-Step Financial Assessment Workshop
New businesses usually don’t make a profit for 6 to 18 months. This webinar will teach you how to assess your finances and avoid financial pitfalls. Read more
November 15: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
December 29: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
January 19: Supplier Diversity & Certifications - You Have Questions, SCORE Has Answers
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more
Podcast: Zach Zepf, Owner of Zeponic Farms
In this podcast, Ramon Ray chats with Zach Zepf, owner of Zeponic Farms, an urban agriculture company. Read more