Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
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
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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How to Really Start Your Own Business
Remember the following about any idea for a new business: • Always be on the lookout for ideas. They can come from anywhere: your work experience, a hobby or even your... Read more
Beginner's Guide to Business Entities
One of the most important early decisions an entrepreneur must make in connection with his or her venture is the choice of entity. There are basically six choices: 1. Sole... Read more
Business Planning for Nonprofits
While most of SCORE’s work has focused on small businesses, over the years it has assisted some startup and emerging non-profit organizations, particularly on business issues. As... Read more
SCORE Business Plan Outline
A business plan needs to be a well thought out, honest, appraisal of the business and opportunity. This outline is meant to be used for your road map. It should be a living... Read more
Do-It-Yourself Market Research
People going into business think their idea is great and bound to succeed. Unfortunately many, often over 75%, don’t. One of the main reasons is the marketability of their product... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business (Spanish)
¡SOÑAR EN GRANDE! ¿Sueña con iniciar un negocio? No está soló— millones de americanos comparten ese sueño. Y, sin embargo, no todos tienen el valor para empezar. Pero si usted... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business (English)
DREAM BIG! Do you dream about starting a business? You’re not alone—millions of Americans share that dream. And yet, not everyone has the courage to get started. But if you’re... Read more
Timeline for Starting a Business
This is a guideline. Time periods will vary from business to business. This should serve as a reminder and a framework for budgeting time and expenditures to lay a solid... Read more
Start-up Check List
Starting your business is a busy time in any entrepreneur's life. Critical steps can be easily overlooked if you're well into the process. To help budding entrepreneurs in getting... Read more
20 Questions Before Starting a Business
1. Am I prepared to spend the time, money and resources needed to get my business started? 2. What kind of business do I want? 3. What products/services will my business... Read more
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