Detroit City Wire

SCORE is offering a series of free small business training opportunities in February. The sessions are designed to provide essential skills and insights for business growth, whether participants are just starting or looking to expand their operations.

The first webinar, "Strategies and Tips for Outsourcing for Small Business Owners," is scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Brian Fried, a seasoned entrepreneur, will guide attendees through the essentials of outsourcing success. Participants will learn how to use platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and Guru to find skilled freelancers. Fried will also cover creating efficient workflows to help businesses grow by building a team that can handle tasks such as web design, marketing, or video production.

Key learning objectives include recognizing the benefits and challenges of outsourcing and mastering popular freelancing platforms. Attendees will also learn how to develop a vetting process for hiring the right freelancers and implementing effective communication strategies while protecting intellectual property with remote teams.

On February 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, SCORE offers "Bookkeeping Basics for Small Businesses Owners." This session aims to simplify bookkeeping processes critical for informed financial decisions and tax preparation. An expert presenter will explain why bookkeeping is vital and provide tips on setting up an effective system tailored to specific business needs.

Participants will discover best practices for tracking income and expenses accurately. The session promises proven tips and tools that streamline bookkeeping processes.

The final training opportunity is titled "Mastering Small Business Taxes – A Startup Guide to Taxes" on February 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Barbara Weltman will lead this webinar focusing on optimizing small business tax strategies. She aims to enhance participants' understanding of taxes related to their businesses.

Topics covered include how entity choices affect tax bills and strategies for lowering them. Weltman will address why taxes influence business decisions and provide guidance on finding answers to tax-related questions when operating a business.

These educational events offer small business owners valuable resources aimed at achieving long-term success by improving operational efficiency through outsourcing knowledge, simplifying bookkeeping practices, and enhancing tax literacy.