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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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How to Deduct Bad Debt
If you mistakenly forgot to deduct a bad debt on your tax return in the year it became worthless, you can file a claim for a credit or refund. Read more
The 10 Most Common Tax Deductions Small Businesses Might Miss
Make sure you’re not missing out on the 10 most common tax deductions that small businesses often overlook. Read more
Infographic: Tax Reform’s Impact on Small Businesses
Our latest infographic highlights the challenges of preparing taxes and the impact of recent tax reform on small businesses. Read more
Annual Marketing Budget Template
Use this downloadable Annual Marketing Budget template to plan the budget for your small business’s marketing and advertising efforts. Read more
Crisis Communications Planning Checklist
Whether your business faces a PR crisis or a natural disaster or a pandemic, a crisis communications plan is crucial to keep everyone informed. Read more
How Poor Forecasting Can Sabotage Your Business Plan
Revenue forecasting is key to developing a successful business plan and realistic revenue expectations when starting a business. Read more
Tax Deductions for Your Startup
Learn which startup costs are tax-deductible and what tax benefits may be available for your small business before you launch. Read more
Get Your Free D-U-N-S Number
Does your business have a D-U-N-S number? It allows financial partners to get an accurate snapshot of your company and history. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more. Read more
Financial History & Ratios
Looking at your business’s financial history and ratios helps you keep tab on your company’s financial health. Here’s what financial ratios measure. Read more
Keys to Understanding Vision, Values, Goals and Strategy
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