In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer three free webinars in October. 

On Oct. 3, SCORE will offer “Website Planning 101: Take Your First Step to Website Success.” Led by Jessica Baldwin, co-founder of website platform company Cardsetter, this session will provide insight into creating a comprehensive plan for business websites. Attendees will receive a free workbook upon completion of the webinar. 

Baldwin will shed light on: 

• Defining your audience 
• Setting your website’s goals
• Determining key functionality and features
• Planning your website content 

On Oct. 17, SCORE will offer “What Accounting Services Should an Accountant Provide a Small Business?”

Kevin A. Fischer, an accountant of 10 years, will lead the session, which is aimed at helping attendees effectively vet potential accountants. Fischer will discuss key elements in determining a company’s profitability and will help determine the criteria needed to make decisions regarding business finances, debt management, and hiring.

Fischer will discuss:

• The differences between effective and ineffective accountants
• Types of services that accountants provide 
• The general direction of accounting and the CPA profession

On Oct. 24, SCORE will offer “Payroll for a Start-Up Entity.”

Steve Sabel, senior account relationship manager for The Payroll Factory, will shed light on the essentials of payroll for new and upcoming businesses. 

Some of his key takeaways include:

• A step-by-step guide to securing a payroll tax ID number 
• How to navigate the maze of insurance requirements for payroll 
• Highlights of the pros and cons of different payroll methods, from processors to packages

Learn more about these events, and how to register, at SCORE Bucks County.

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