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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Ecosystem Spotlight: A Bright Future for Emerging Wisconsin
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. Central Wisconsin SCORE has compiled the... 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
No Free Lunch
No Free Lunch, by Emily Lambert. From Forbes, June 9, 2003 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
Is a Recession Coming? How to Prepare…Just in Case
Some people predict a recession is coming, while others dismiss the notion since the nation is essentially at full employment. But many small business owners are worried a recession is looming.
Social Media for Small Business Owners: 11 Top Strategies
From responding to your audience to consistently posting content, there are several social media strategies for small business owners.
9 Ways You Can Support LGBTQIA+ Owned Businesses
From providing monetary support to partnering with firms that support gender equality, there are several ways to support LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
9 Items to Table Until Your Business is Making Money
When you are just starting the business, you begin to think about ways and strategies to quickly reach your goals - which can sometimes result in you spending more.
The Emerging Impact of TikTok on Small Businesses
TikTok continues its upward trajectory. In the U.S., Apptopia reports TikTok was the number-one downloaded app—with 94 million downloads in 2021, up 6% over 2020. It is currently the sixth most-used social platform in the world.