Greater Hartford SCORE Chapter Sets Three Seminars

HARTFORD — The Greater Hartford Chapter of SCORE has announced an upcoming series of special seminars specifically designed for small business owners. All seminars are held at Rensselaer, 275 Windsor Street, and run from 10 am to noon. 

March 9, “Marketing in 2011: Smart, Savvy and Social.” Key topics include postrecession marketing, continuing validity of business missions, changing customers, and social networking. Presenter is Dennis Peoples, chair, Southeastern CT SCORE Chapter.

 April 13, “How to Grow a Profitable Business.” Key topics include identifying impediments to profitability and growth, tools and techniques available, in-depth review of a case study. Presenters will be Joel Wolff, management consultant with more than 40 years experience, and John Fagan, retired vice president, Hartford Hospital

May 11, “Social Media and Your Business Strategy.” Key topics include finding the right network, listening for ideas to improve sales, engaging technologies to build customer loyalty, developing word-of- mouth “buzz” to generate sales. Presenter is  Rob Peterson, president, BarnRaisers

Cost for each seminar is $15 if preregistered on line or $20 at the door. Seating is limited. To register online, visit www.hartfordscore.org  and click on the “Seminars” link on the left side.