Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

Learn which startup costs are tax-deductible and what tax benefits may be available for your small business before you launch. Read more

If you are approved to an accelerator and incubator program, you will get access to business mentors, a community of entrepreneurs, private event, and more.

70% of African-American entrepreneurs say they are either “somewhat happy” or “very happy” with their businesses. 72% say their businesses are profitable.

Get a better understanding of how your vision, values, goals and strategy can help you build a strong company and then put each one to use correctly. Read more

This webinar will show you the 7 steps needed to start a business, even if you have a small budget. Find out everything you need to know to launch the dream. Read more

Most entrepreneurs incorporate in their home states, but before incorporating in another state, for tax benefits, consider these factors. Read more

Home products or service industries are ripe with entrepreneurial opportunity with home ownership still popular among Americans.

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.

We’ve scoured the internet to find the websites and tools that will help you get your business off the ground. Bookmark this list of startup resources. Read more

To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more

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

Starting a business takes more than just spreadsheets, projections and an idea. It takes commitment, passion and a clear mission, vision and values