Learn from the experts with Delaware SCORE’s small business training workshops.
On this page you’ll find instructor-led training offered locally or online. You can also find interactive courses to help you learn new business strategies.
Delaware SCORE offers numerous workshops and seminars throughout the year on a variety of different topics of interest to for new and existing business owners. Workshop faciitators are SCORE volunteers and in our ProPel series, experts in their field from the community. When scheduled and available for registration the workshps are featured below under the search function on this page.
Our workshops are presented at no charge and are open to all.
We feature 3 primary workshops: "Start Up & Basic Concepts", "So You Want to be an Entrepreneur", and "Business Idea Assessment". These workshops are scheduled frequently and are recommended for first time entrepreneurs. Other workshops cover topics such as refining your business plan, financing and financial management, marketing, and using social media and will be posted here and on our Facebook page when scheduled. Please check often and follow us on Facebook or Twitter. We also partner locally with Chambers of Commerce, the Delaware Library System, SBA, and the YWCA (WAND) program.
If you are anticipating starting a business we also recomend you begin your journey by accessing the Startup Roadmap. This consists of a series of online modules that will help you evaluate your business proposition and begin your business planning process. A mentor can then assist you as you work through the series modules that apply to your situation.
When reviewing the workshops below, more information is available if you click on the highlighted title of the workshop.
For those who can’t fit our workshops and events into their schedules, search below for a wide selection of free online workshops that can be taken at any time and anywhere that you have computer access (Unclick the Show Only Local Content checkbox below, allow the screen to refresh with national content including templates, and start your search). When you define parameters for your search, allow the screen to refresh.
If you are not currently connected to a SCORE Delaware mentor we recommend you do so. (Sign Up for a Mentor).
Intro to Writing a Business Plan - 2020-12-17 6:30 - 8:30 PM (YWCA WAND Partnership) - Zoom Webinar
THIS WILL BE HELD AS A ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE - Need a kick start on your Business Plan? This will cover the basic sections and how to populate the 3 standard financial statements... Read more
SCORE - Financial Statement Basics - Zoom Webinar 12/09/2020 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This is a workshop to help Small Business Owners understand financial statements. Every new business owner needs a basic understanding of the key financial statements that will... Read more
Start-up Basics & Business Concepts (WAND Partnership) - 2020-12-03 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Zoom Webinar
Debunk 6 myths associated with starting your own business. Understand the reality of your business being successful after 3 years. Explore the personal characteristics that will... Read more
SCORE - Accounting and Tax Basics - Zoom Webinar 11/17/20 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Did you know -Every business-related transaction you make has an impact on the accounting? -There may be taxes youre unaware of that your business is subject to? -Its never... Read more
Business Idea Assessment (YWCA Wand Partnership) - 2020-11-12 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Zoom Webinar
Is your business idea a home run idea? Evaluating your idea in advance can help separate the good from the bad. Remember that a good idea can become even better. Consider... Read more
So You Want to be an entrepreneur - 2020-10-29 6:30 - 8:30 PM (YWCA Wand Partnership) Zoom Webinar
Designed for new entrepreneurs, this workshop will explore the characteristics needed and what it really means to start and sustain a business. Discover if you are prepared to... Read more