Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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eGuide
Business Survival Tools
In 2008, our country experienced a crippling recession that shut down thousands of small businesses. This helpful toolkit will guide you through the difficult decisions you must... Read more
eGuide
SBA Financial Management Workbook
Every decision you make in your business—whether it’s creating a website, investing in classified ads, or hiring an employee—has a financial impact. And each business decision... Read more
Article
Business Plan Roadmap
What is a business plan and why do I need one?
A business plan defines the nature and scope of your business, quantifies your product mix/volume and/or service type/scope goals,... Read more
eGuide
SBA Business Smart Toolkit
The SBA Business Smart Toolkit is a ready-to-use workshop toolkit developed jointly by National Association for Government Guaranteed Lenders and SBA. The workshop lays the... Read more
Article
Valley Resource Directory
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center has created a Valley Business Resource Directory to provide answers for those seeking information about local, state, and... Read more
Checklist
Business Idea Analysis
The first key to business success is to determine if your business idea is viable. Entrepreneurs need to think ahead and estimate how the product(s) or service(s) they envision... Read more
eGuide
Business Health Checkup
Questionnaire for ascertaining the general overall business condition in terms of financial, management, marketing, and customer relationship strengths/weaknesses. Read more
Article
Self Assessment Guidelines
White Paper that addresses the prerequisite talents and traits for starting a business and describes the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Read more
Blog
Why Small Business Owners Need to Start Taking Design More Seriously
May 5, 2021, Caroline Jerome
The competition for attention has never been fiercer, and small businesses need to use every tool at their disposal to stand out. Investing in effective design presents a significant opportunity for you to differentiate yourself.
Infographic
The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs, Infographic #1 - Immigrant Entrepreneurs
SCORE's latest infographic highlights the findings of part one of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: Unsung Entrepreneurs” data report. Read more
Blog
The Post-Pandemic Workplace: 3 Options To Consider
May 4, 2021, Drake Forester
With restrictions easing many people are returning to offices. We break down the different options for bringing your employees back together.
Article
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG): Do You Qualify?
Detailed information about if your business qualifies for a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. Read more