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SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the outlook and challenges for small businesses in 2020. Read more

Protect your small business from disasters, theft, fire, cybercrime and more with this checklist to identify and minimize risk. Read more

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

Has a lender or investor asked you for a personal financial statement? Use this free, downloadable template to document your assets, liabilities and net worth. Read more

When will your new business start making a profit? Find out by using this free, downloadable template to do a break-even analysis. Read more

SCORE and OnDeck surveyed small business owners across America on their thoughts about minimum wage changes. Read more

Angels are often confused with venture capitalists. They both invest in businesses with high-growth potential, the paths they take to get there are different. Read more

Download SCORE’s templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more

If you’re starting or growing your small business, you should learn about loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a funding option. Read more

Do you want to improve your chances of getting a business bank loan? Use these tips on how to write a compelling bank loan request letter. Read more

Conduct a distribution channel assessment to gauge whether your products are getting to your target customers in the most effective way. Read more

Bookkeeping errors have the potential to derail an otherwise healthy business and create financial chaos. Here are the 10 most common mistakes to avoid. Read more