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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Treasure Valley SCORE Mentor Skills Inventory
What is the Difference between a Nonprofit Organization and a Charity?
How can you determine if a nonprofit is a charity? The answer is reliably found in the organization’s purpose. Read more on the differences. Read more
How to Build Your Bench of Employees
As your business grows, building a strong bench of employees becomes increasingly important to success. Here's how. Read more
Fire Without Fear: What to Consider Before Choosing to Terminate
One of the most daunting responsibilities of small business owners is recognizing when it’s time to fire an employee. Learn how to protect yourself. Read more
Tips for Running Your Small Business Better: Securing Capital to Grow Your Business
Watch this 4-part video series from OnDeck to educate small business owners on the tools available to help make securing financing faster and a little easier. Read more
Why Businesses are Bad at Employee Feedback
Employees want to receive accurate or consistent feedback on their performance. Learn how to provide fair and useful feedback. Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisees
Before purchasing a franchise, talking to a current franchise owner could help you decide whether to buy a franchise or not. Learn what to ask. Read more
Tips for Running Your Small Business Better: Simplifying Small Business Financing
At OnDeck, we think that business owners have the best – and most difficult – job there is. This video shows how you can simplify small business financing. Read more
So You Want to Be the Boss?
The hiring process can be complex, and we want to help simplify it for you – so you can get it right the first time. Read more
17 Internal Financial Controls Every Small Business Should Have in Place
Every small business needs internal financial controls. Otherwise, you risk employee fraud, cash flow shortages or even bankruptcy. Read more
Business Fundability Quiz
The BusinessLoans.com Fundability Quiz is designed to show you which of the 9 most common business financing options your business may qualify for, and why. Read more