December 1, 2007

As a current or soon to be business owner, this letter is for you.
It is brought to you by SCORE, the SBA's resource partner.
We are business veterans ready to help you at no cost. Welcome and feel free to call us if you need us.

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BREWED AWAKENINGS

A SUCCESS STORY - and lesson learned.  
 

“It was never primarily about the money.” Says Richard Marsceau, owner. “People have trouble believing that. What drove me was the desire I have always had to do something for people and the community.”

Using SCORE as a mentor from the outset, this local company has grown extremely well. Find out how and why this business succeeded by asking the right people.

Use the link below to get the details.

Ask SCORE

ARE YOU CERTAIN YOU ARE PRICING PROPERLY?

Getting the price points right for your business is critical. Some business owners think they have it down. But after reviewing costs, expected profit, and other factors, it becomes more complex. "Click" on the link below to learn how to do it right.

A brief but informative set of tips ...

SCORE

What is SCORE?

How Do You Get Free Counseling?

In 1953, Congress formed the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses.  Two years later, in 1966, the Cedar Rapids Chapter of SCORE came into existence.  As "Counselors to America’s Small Business," the volunteer SCORE experts complemented the SBA.

If you have an idea, invention, or skill that you want to transform into a thriving business, you can visit the SCORE office to get free, confidential counseling to determine the first steps you must take to achieve that dream. The SCORE office is open on weekdays from 10 am to 3 pm, and no appointment is necessary.

A counselor can help you prepare a business plan, develop a marketing plan, apply for a business loan, or review your cash flow. SCORE counselors advise both new and existing businesses. Their services are free.

Jean Kruse,
SCORE Chairperson 

Platinum Award

Highest SCORE Award

The picture shows chairman John Bryant (left) presenting Jake the Platinum Certificate.....

Brought to you by the Cedar Rapids chapter of SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business," a nonprofit association and resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneurship and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 7.5 million entrepreneurs.

Copyright 2007. SCORE Chapter 227. All rights reserved.

SCORE® Ch. 227 c/o SBA, 2750 First Avenue NE, Ste. 350,
 Cedar Rapids IA 52402-4831
(319) 362-6405 Ext. 2005

Office hours:  10-12 and 1-3  -- NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED