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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Startup Shortcuts - 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Small Business
During this webinar, you will be provided with plenty of tips and tricks to help you launch your small business and give you an edge over any competitors. Read more
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Steer Clear of Startup Roadblocks
Here’s a bit of not-so-surprising news: Startups fail. But what if a new business fails because it hits a roadblock it can’t bounce back from?
Support for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Do you want to be an entrepreneur and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Social Security’s Ticket to Work program may be able to help you on the path to success in self-employment.
Pop & Play: How Opening a Pop-Up Shop Can Help Launch Your Retail Brand
This webinar will share how a pop-up can help you bring your brand to life, create a one-of-a-kind customer experience, and tell your brand’s unique story to a built-in audience. Read more
Entrepreneurs Shine During National Small Business Week
National Small Business Week shines a spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. More than half of all Americans either work for or own a small business. Through awards ceremonies, media interviews and community events, the SBA honors entrepreneurs whose achievements stand out.
Small Towns as Business Incubators
Small towns have undergone dramatic change, from being the central meeting place for farms and villages, to becoming isolated bedroom neighborhoods of larger cities. One of the most successful support structures for small business growth have been business incubators.
What You Need to Know to Start a Service-Based Business
If you have a skill you’re ready to sell, now’s the time to jump in and get started. Nearly 550,000 people start businesses each month. Read these tips to start your entrepreneurial journey on the right track.
Start a Successful Business on a Small Budget
In this SCORE webinar, you'll learn how to start a successful business in easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement exercises. Read more
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
In recent years, more and more people have become interested in working for, supporting, or even starting nonprofits. If you have a strong passion for a cause and want to turn it into your life’s work, here are some things to consider before you try to start a nonprofit organization.
Transform Your Business and Your Life Using Freelancers
Freelancers can help you handle necessary but time-consuming tasks, so you can focus on starting and growing your business. Read more
5 Reasons Your Startup Needs a Business Plan
Doing some pre-startup homework and crafting a business plan now will make your life post-startup so much easier. The real reasons to write a business plan have nothing to do with other people: They have to do with you.