Free Online Workshop | Hosted by SCORE
Thinking about opening a business on Main Street, growing an existing shop, or adapting to what customers want next? This free, one-hour online workshop is a great place to start.
SCORE is hosting a live session focused on what’s ahead for small businesses in 2026, with practical insights you can use whether you’re in the idea stage or already open.
Event Details
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Date: January 29, 2026
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Time: 1:00 pm
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Format: Live, online
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Cost: Free
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Duration: 1 hour
- Registration: Hottest Business Ideas
What You’ll Learn
This session breaks down big trends in a way that makes sense for local businesses, including:
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How America’s changing demographics affect small and Main Street businesses
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Why Gen Z is now a major consumer force and what that means for retail and services
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What motivates today’s customers to buy
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Business ideas that tend to perform well even during economic slowdowns
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Emerging retail concepts worth watching
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Smarter ways to reach and connect with modern customers
Featured Presenter
The workshop is led by Rieva Lesonsky, a nationally recognized small business advocate and founder of Small Business Currents, a company focused on entrepreneurship and independent business success.
About SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive through free mentoring, workshops, and resources. SCORE is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Learn more by visiting SCORE at Hottest Business Ideas
