Facing challenges with your existing business? Looking to expand an existing business? Do you just need some information on running your business effectively? Beginning January 6, 2016 SCORE business counselors will be providing free monthly workshops at the Downtown Bend Library.

The first session is Financial Fundamentals of Running a Business on Wednesday, January 6th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Everyone needs to have a basic understanding of financial concepts so that they can communicate effectively within an organization. This workshop touches upon budgets, accounting and finance, preparation of financial statements, strategic thinking, profitability, and day-to-day cash flow issues. The session is free, but registration required. Contact the Downtown Bend Library at 541-617-7080 for more information and registration.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. They are a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and have been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. For more information about Central Oregon SCORE please visit their web site at www.scorecentraloregon.org.