Free Workshops
Promote Use of Technology and Business-Growth Strategies
Washington,
D.C.–Small business owners across the country now have access to free online
training in the use of technology for marketing, e-commerce and business efficiency
through workshops created jointly by Verizon and SCORE “Counselors to America’s
Small Business.”
The two new online courses provide
entrepreneurs with instruction for using technology and proven practices that
will lead to business growth. SCORE and Verizon plan to expand the range of free
learning tools on the SCORE Web site in the coming months. New online workshops
will include some designed specifically for women and minority entrepreneurs.
“SCORE appreciates Verizon’s support in helping
provide entrepreneurs with valuable online tools that offer real-world applications,”
said SCORE CEO Ken Yancey. “These and future workshops will help serve the
needs of many small-business owners who seek to better understand technology,
marketing and business-growth issues.”
Michael McLaughlin,
director of marketing for Verizon’s small business team, said: “Smart
use of technology can help small businesses become big businesses. Verizon has
a long track record of providing the tools for e-commerce and effective business
communications, and our alliance with SCORE allows entrepreneurs to put them to
the best use.”
Since 1964, SCORE “Counselors to
America’s Small Business” has helped more than 7.7 million aspiring
entrepreneurs and small business owners through counseling and business workshops.
More than 10,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters serve their communities
through entrepreneur education dedicated to the formation, growth and success
of small businesses. For more information about starting or operating a small
business, call 1-800/634-0245 for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Visit SCORE on
the Web at www.score.org.
Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering
broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market,
business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s
most reliable wireless network, serving 60.7 million customers nationwide. Verizon’s
Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless
business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings
customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment
services over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company,
Verizon has a diverse workforce of more than 238,000 and last year generated consolidated
operating revenues of more than $88 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.
Since 1964, SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small
Business” has assisted more than 7.6 million aspiring entrepreneurs and small
business owners through counseling and business workshops. More than 10,500 volunteer
business counselors in 389 chapters serve their communities through entrepreneur
education dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses.
For
more information about starting or operating a small business, call 1-800/634-0245
for the SCORE chapter nearest you. Or, visit SCORE on the Web at www.score.org.
For
more information, contact SCORE's public relations manager at 1-800/634-0245 or
media@score.org
Contact
Information:
Jon Davies, Verizon
805/231-3985; jon.davies@verizon.com
Michael
L. Keaton, Director of PR & Communications
202/205-7637; media@score.org
