SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon

SCORE Success Story: Stephen & Jordan Evengelista of HQ Water Solutions Stephen Evangelista, the founder of HQ Water Solutions, is a young entrepreneur with a dream of owning his own company and providing the hands-on customer service experiences he thought the local industry was lacking and that his customers deserved. With nearly ten years in the commercial & industrial water treatment business, Stephen was ready to venture out on his own and dive headfirst into HQ Water So...lutions. Stephen's wife, Jordan, helps tackle day-to-day operations, including marketing and social media. Their daughter, Medina, is another reason Stephen wanted to start his own venture, to provide for his family on his terms. Taking Those First Steps In preparation for starting his business, Stephen enrolled in the SCORE "Simple Steps to Starting Your Business" Workshop Series. "Simple Steps" is a comprehensive program offered by SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon to assist and equip small business entrepreneurs with the tools needed to develop a successful business plan. READ MORE at https://bit.ly/SCORESuccessStoryHQ

The volunteer mentors of SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon are here for the members of the small business community to help them navigate the continuing economic crisis for their small businesses and ensure that they #survive and #thrive. The SCORE office at 313 West Liberty Street remains closed for in-person meetings, mentors are still available and ready to help. Mentoring sessions can be held via phone, email, video, and chat services. If you already have a mentor, contact them to set-up a remote mentoring session. If you don’t yet have a #SCORE mentor, you can request one at bit.ly/SCORELancasterMentor

Please join us for the SCORE Client Connect Biz Chat: That's A Wrap Planning for Tax Season event on Wednesday, December 16, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. This is a FREE event, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/3ntDr5P Topic: That's A Wrap - Planning for Tax Season Presenters: Karen Shenk, CPA & partner with Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP, and Certified SCORE Mentor, and Randall Weaver, CPA, Trout CPA Description: As the end year rapidly approaches, it ...is time to plan for taxes and the meeting with your accountant. The presentation will discuss: How best to organize your tax information How to present the material to your accountant in an efficient manner What you should receive after the return is complete to help you keep your records in line and help with future tax planning Recent changes in the tax code will be discussed This event is sponsored by SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon.

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon Chairman Kevin Saint Cyr was delighted to be able to present the 2020 SCORE SBA (Small Business Achievement Award) to his client Ali Perrotto, CEO at SARCC. The COVID-19 crisis forced us to cancel our annual ceremony but not our desire to celebrate our 2020 award winners. The crisis may have changed the trajectory of business for our award winners but they continue to inspire us during these difficult times.

It has NEVER been more vital that your small business stand out in the crowd! Improve your businesses online visibility with these 8 tips to boost your local search rankings!

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon is proud to be the sponsor of a #GrowWithGoogle Seminar Series. We invite you to learn how to grow your business online with these #Virtual events. The series includes: November 10 - "Reach Customers Online with Google" 1:00 - 2:00 PM Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/5236819262271070221... November 18 - "Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps" 9:30 - 10:30 AM. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/6487946946308115470 December 3 - "Using Data to Drive Growth, including Google Analytics" 12 - 1:00 PM. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/7263749156867577356 PRESENTER: Randi Penfil, Grow with Google trainer Randi is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She has more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses and nonprofits improve their digital marketing. See more

Having a good PR strategy for your small business can help drive sales, generate leads, and drive awareness. Small businesses cannot afford to stop their marketing efforts, even during challenging times, and it’s crucial to optimize your marketing spend. Public relations synchronized with marketing and sales will help you get the most mileage from your communications budget during normal times or even in a disaster.

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon mentor Dick Hendricks was happy to be able to present the 2020 SCORE SBA (Small Business Achievement Award) to his client Hannah Harris, owner of Tiny Town. The COVID-19 crisis forced us to cancel our annual ceremony but not our desire to celebrate our 2020 award winners. The crisis may have changed the trajectory of business for our award winners but they continue to inspire us during these difficult times.

Make plans to register for the Simple Steps to Starting Your Business: Live Online Program: New #LIVEOnline Program on Wednesday, November 11, 18, and December 2, 9, and 16, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. There will not be a class on Wednesday, November 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Registration for the class is $100.00 per registrant, $80.00 for the 2nd registrant in the same business, and #FREE for veterans. Register today at https://conta.cc/2SiRE8t... Simple Steps is a comprehensive program offered by SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon with the goal of assisting and equipping small business entrepreneurs with the tools needed to develop a successful business plan. The program will help business entrepreneurs start and grow their business. "Simple Steps" Workshops consist of five 2+ hour sequential classes. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, we are offering Simple Steps online via ZOOM. We are still offering the same great content and presenters as the in-person classes we have always offered. Materials will be emailed to each registrant before the start of the class along with a link and log in instructions for ZOOM. In addition, a recording will be available for review after the series is completed. Who should attend? Individuals or business partners considering starting a business, buying a business. Small business owners who want to enrich and grow their business profitably. Individuals who want the convenience of participating in a live online workshop from wherever they are comfortable.

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon mentor Jerry Glenn was honored to present the SCORE 2020 Community Partner of the Year Award to Karen Groh, President & CEO of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Under her leadership, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a genuine commitment to the SCORE vision to "give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner. The COVID-19 crisis forced us to cancel our annual ceremony but not our desire to celebrate our 2020 award winners. The crisis may have changed the trajectory of business for our award winners but they continue to inspire us during these difficult times.

#StillTime to join us for a Virtual #ClientConnect Biz Chat: Business Planning via the Power of Your Library Card on Tuesday, October 27 from 8:00 until 9:30 p.m. presented in partnership with the Duke Street Business Center of the Lancaster Public Library. This is a FREE webinar but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED at https://bit.ly/3oqJ9qG. Presentation: Business Planning From Home via the Power of Your Library Card... Facilitator: Katy Basile, Business Reference & Adult Services Librarian at the Lancaster Public Library Description: Katy will guide the group in discussing how you can use the Lancaster Public Library's free online business tools for business planning and growth, all while working safely from home. Katy Basile will use a business example (e.g., a restaurant) and guide us through specialized databases to research an industry, identify competitors, and locate customers. She will start with First Research to garner an understanding of current issues and business trends. Katy will then dive into A-Z to perform an advanced search to identify competitors or find customers for businesses marketing to other companies. Finally, Katy will access the Simply Analytics database to find and quantify areas of market potential.