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.
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Federal Employer Identification Number: Everything You Need to Know
Understand exactly what a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN or EIN) is, why you need one, and how to acquire one for your small business. Read more
21 Steps to Starting a Retail Store
If you’re ready for the exciting world of retailing, download this ebook to learn 21 steps to prepare your store for success. Read more
Who Does What? Understanding the Professional Roles Within a Corporation
The professional roles within a corporation can be as complex, so it’s easy to get confused (especially when one individual plays more than one role). Read more
Infographic: How Do Americans Support Small Businesses?
You might think that Amazon and big box stores have pushed small businesses out of consumers’ minds, but that is not the case as our latest infographic shows. Read more
Do-It-Yourself Checklist to Incorporate Your Business
You can incorporate your business yourself if you don’t want to hire an attorney or a business formation service. Read this step-by-step checklist. Read more
10 Bookkeeping Basics You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Entrepreneurs must be on top of all financial aspects of their small businesses to ensure financial stability. Here are 10 bookkeeping basics. Read more
Naming Your Business
Finding the right business name is one of the most important tasks you can undertake for your brand. Keep these useful tips in mind. Read more
Print Marketing Essentials
Here’s a look at the top three print marketing tools you need in your arsenal: business cards, brochures and flyers. Read more
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
Rules and Regulations for Restaurants and Bars
Most businesses need certain state and federal licenses, but when you’re serving food and drink, the stakes are much higher because consumer health is involved. Read more