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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West Central Wisconsin & UP of Michigan Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your fingertips. Read more
Five Keys to a winning credit score
An article from the Los Angeles Times by Kayce Ataiyero, "Five Keys to a winning credit score" Read more
17-Second Business Commercial
Attached is a PDF with a brief outline on creating a commercial for your business. Read more
3 Step Simplified Formula for a Successful Business Startup
A booklet by Arnold R. Jaffa from the San Diego Chapter. 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
How Working While You Travel Can Change Your Life
Here are some technologies available to the small business owner that will give them the freedom to travel while they work.
8 Side Hustles Perfect for Encore Entrepreneurs
These side hustles are perfect for encore entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs over age 50, who want to flex their entrepreneurial muscles or diversify their income.
Protecting Mobile Devices from Fake Apps
Delivering adware through mobile devices enables cybercriminals to monetize affected devices while attempting to be innocuous.
How Do Entrepreneurs Finance Their Startups?
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights part 2 of the Megaphone of Mainstreet: Startups” report. It examines how entrepreneurs finance startups in their 1st year.