Business Essentials Series

Massasoit Community College Corporate Education and SCORE South Eastern Mass (SEMA) are pleased to offer a new program designed for existing businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs, and students alike. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals.
The program, NextPhase Learning, consists of a series of business essential workshops covering these five key topics:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Restaurant/Hospitality Sector
- Social Media
By design, NextPhase Learning will span the learning continuum – from workshops to one-on-one business mentoring to longer-term consulting and advising.
All sessions are delivered live online via Zoom. For additional information call 508-588-9100 x1322
Class/Workshop Schedule
Do you have the “right stuff” to succeed as a business owner? Is now the right time to start a business? Attend the SCORE “Entrepreneurship Essentials” course to get answers to these questions. We will review the risks, rewards and critical activities you need to accomplish to start a business.
Note: These courses are offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1/25/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3/8/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Wednesday | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
4/7/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
What “story” are your financial documents telling you? The SCORE Finance Essentials workshop consists of two sessions, a basic financial accounting overview followed by an intermediary look at budgeting and cash flow. As a result of attending this course, you will be able to read your financial statements to develop winning business strategies and tactics.
Note: These courses are offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Monday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2/8/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3/10/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Monday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4/12/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
The SCORE Marketing Essentials course will break down the art and science of Marketing to help you communicate and deliver value to your customers, clients and partners. At the end of this course you will be able to effectively position your product or service to your target market to drive profitable results.
Note: These courses are offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2/1/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
3/1/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Monday | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
4/5/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
No business group has been affected more by COVID19 than the restaurant, hospitality sector. The SCORE Market Focus Essentials course is “straight talk” for anyone thinking of opening a restaurant or surviving with an existing business in this sector. Safe service, employee management and managing cash flow discussion are all “on the table” at this course.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above.
Internet and webcam required.
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2/17/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Monday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3/22/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
Wednesday | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4/14/2021 | $75
Instructor: SCORE Staff
The SCORE Social Media Marketing Essentials course is an introduction to the discipline of Digital Marketing. Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Google business tools and Email Marketing will be explained with live demonstrations to build your skills.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1/27/2021 | $75
Instructor: Salon Shrestha
Monday | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2/22/2021 | $75
Instructor: Salon Shrestha
Monday | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
3/29/2021 | $75
Instructor: Salon Shrestha
Is your employer paying for this course? If so please call 508-588-9100 x1322.