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A Sample Financial Projection Template
This is a helpful template for financial projections. Read more
Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery
Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more. Read more
How to Successfully Start a Business with the SCORE Startup Roadmap
The SCORE Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, is the perfect tool to start the journey to your new business. A SCORE mentor can be your guide along the way. Read more
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Preparing for your SCORE Appointment
Preparing for your appointment is optional, but if you do a little beforehand it greatly enhances the effectiveness of your mentoring session and you maximize the mentor’s ability... Read more
Viability Assessment Exercise
Take this assessment after you have viewed the recorded workshop. Read more
Start your Business: Test the Viability!
Think you have a great business idea, but don't know how to start? In this FREE recorded workshop, we will help you understand what is involved to start a business and your... Read more
13 Tips to Start a Small Business for Women Entrepreneurs
Advice from women business owners on starting a small business.
Launching a Small Business? How to Start Smart
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and a tough economy, business startups are on the rise. Before you leap into business ownership, there are some things you should know.
3 Creative Ways to Present Your Business Plan to Investors and Attract Attention
Presenting your business plan doesn't have to be a dry or boring experience. Use these three tips to make your business presentation more creative and to capture the eye, and wallet, of investors.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Start 2021 Right
If you have decided that 2021 will be your year to start a business, congratulations! Make sure you have each of these items before you open your doors — whether in person or virtually — for business.
How To Write a Value Proposition: 11 Examples + Tips
How can an entrepreneur create a compelling value proposition for a business? To answer this question, we asked small business owners and startup founders for their best tips. Here are 11 tips on how to write a value proposition.
Black Business Month: How to Support Fellow Black Startups
Very little money stays in the Black Economy. Nahla Davies explores how all small business owners can support Black entrepreneurs and promote diversity.
Desarrollo de una estrategia: el plan de negocios
Un plan de negocios es algo más que palabras en papel. Es una forma de mantenerse enfocado en cómo funciona su negocio, y también es una tarjeta de presentación cuando necesita financiación.
10 sitios esenciales para los propietarios de negocios hispanos
Diez recursos que fomentan, promueven, apoyan y ayudan a los negocios hispanos a crecer y prosperar.
9 preguntas que los empresarios inteligentes responden antes de iniciar un negocio
Comenzar un negocio puede ser emocionante y atemorizante. Aunque no existe una fórmula para el éxito, puede seguir algunos pasos para mejorar las probabilidades de supervivencia de su negocio.