Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
A Sample Financial Projection Template
This is a helpful template for financial projections. Read more
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Start your Business: Test the Viability!
If You Had It to Do Over Again, What Would You Do Differently?
What would you change about your business if you could go back and do it all over again? This study shows most wouldn't change a whole lot.
Should You Start Your Business Part Time or Full Time?
One of the first decisions you need to make when launching your business is whether to start part-time or full-time. Here's a closer look at some of the factors you'll need to consider.
The Power of a One-Page Plan of Action
You need both flexibility and the focus to stay centered on a strategy long enough for it to yield dividends. Learn how to create one-page plan of action for the coming 90 days.
Minority Entrepreneurship: Going from Side Hustle to High-Growth Enterprise
Join this webinar and learn about the resources available to minority entrepreneurs and practical steps on how to launch, grow and innovate your business. Read more
Don’t Go Broke: 5 Ways to Validate Your Business Ideas
How do you know if your business idea is a good one? This article helps you mitigate risks and build confidence in your idea before investing too much of your time and money.
How One Man’s Hobby Brewed Up a Business Idea
Learn about Everything Homebrew - a specialty retail store selling equipment and ingredients for homebrewing beer, wine, cider, mead and soda.
10 Ways to Save Money at Startup
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs 10 ways to save money in the first stages of starting a business and boost your potential for success. Read more
Starting a Business in a Small Town
Small-town entrepreneurs benefit from a lower cost of living and less competition, but they may suffer from a limited customer and employee base.
Business Plan 101: Sales & Marketing
The sales and marketing section of your business plan describes how you intend to sell your product. Learn what you should include in this section.
Essential Steps For Turning Your Hobby Into A Business
Transforming your hobby into a profitable business can be accomplished when you do your due diligence and get your legal ducks in a row.