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.
Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean startup template for developing new or documenting existing business models. Read more
General Business Resources
Take advantage of the many local and national resources available to you at no cost. Read more
Resources to Help You Start Your Business
Starting up: are you ready? Help from the Small Business Administration and SCORE Read more
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General Business Resources
Take advantage of the many local and national resources available to you at no cost. Read more
Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean startup template for developing new or documenting existing business models. Read more
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Resources to Help You Start Your Business
How to Start a Business Checklist
Use this handy checklist to complete the tasks needed to start your business. Read more
Business Calculators
Business Calculators Start-Up Costs Calculator Calculate the start-up costs of your new business before you get going. Read more
Securing Social Media in Small Businesses
Social media use raises security and privacy risks for small businesses. Some threats include phishing and fake accounts. Learn how to protect your company.
The Megaphone of Main Street: Startups, Infographic #3 - Finding the Right Team
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the challenges of entrepreneurs creating the right team in their first year of business. Read more