Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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4 Tips for Buying A Business
Buying an established business comes with certain perks, such as an existing customer base. But don’t make an offer until you have followed these rules.
3 Retirement Options for Small Business Owners
Learn about the retirement plan options well-suited to the small business owner, such as simplified employee pensions (SEP-IRAs), solo 401(k) plans for the self-employed, and the Simple IRA.
Smart Credit Strategies for Small Business Owners
When it comes to growing your business, strong credit scores—both business and personal—can give you a significant advantage. Read more
Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents from Tripping Up Your Business
Slip and fall accidents can hurt customers, cause big headaches for you and even land you in court. Fortunately, there is a way to financially protect your business.
How Diverse Is Your Workforce?
So how well are small business owners doing at diversifying their workforces? Maybe not as well as they think.
Small Businesses Giving Back Makes a Big Impact on Local Communities
SCORE’s infographic, “Small Business Charitable Giving: Big Impact on Local Communities,” delves into how small businesses give back to their communities.
Marketing Fundamentals: 8 Ways to Reach New Customers, Starting Today
Download this ebook which breaks down the marketing landscape into eight manageable steps. Learn why marketing is vital to your small business. Read more
7 Little Ways to Save Money When You're Self-Employed
A budget is the basis for any good financial planning, personally and as a business owner. Use these simple tips to become a money-savvy business owner.
Infographic: Small Business Charitable Giving - Big Impact on Local Communities
SCORE’s latest infographic, sponsored by OnDeck, highlights how small businesses’ charitable giving has a big impact on their local communities. Read more
Small Business Customer Experience: How to Get It Right in 2019
Learn why customer experience is crucial for small business growth and the steps needed to deliver a top-notch experience for your customers.
How to Build Your Small Business Brand with Facebook Groups
Many companies have found that paying to promote posts and run Facebook ads can help, but entrepreneurs have overlooked the power of Facebook groups.