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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The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #4: How and Why Women Start Businesses
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the factors women consider when deciding to open a business and what type of businesses they start. Read more
Can Customer Engagement Increase Your Profits?
In this webinar we’ll discuss how to help improve your interactions with customers and establish a strong digital presence to boost your bottom line. Read more
How Encore Entrepreneurs Can Manage Their Risk
If you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur as a second act, this measured, level-headed approach is worth noting no matter what type of business you may want to start.
One Page Business Plans: Simple and Highly Effective
This webinar will teach you a simple way to create a plan that helps others understand the business you are building and why. Read more
Sole Proprietor vs. Single-member LLC
New entrepreneurs have a long list of to-dos when starting their businesses, including deciding their business structure. Learn the difference between a Sole Proprietor and Single-member LLC.
Can You Use Unemployment Benefits to Start a Business?
You’ve been laid off from your job, and you’re applying to collect unemployment benefits. Can you use your unemployment benefits to finance your startup?
8 Ways to Make Your Business Proposal Stand Out
When it comes to winning new customers, the proposal you put in front of potential clients is key. Learn how to ensure that all of your business proposals knock the socks off of your soon-to-be customers!
8 Ideas to Start a Business Helping Seniors
Are you looking for a profitable, affluent and growing market to target with a new business? You should think about creating a business for seniors.
Pros and Cons of the Popular Business Entities: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S Corp and C Corp
This webinar will discuss some of the most common business entities to help you navigate this important decision, and what changes you need to know for this year. Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisors
Download this template for a list of questions you should ask a potential franchisor before entering into any kind of agreement. Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisees
Before purchasing a franchise, talking to a current franchise owner could help you decide whether to buy a franchise or not. Read more