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. 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
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
What's Involved in Starting a Partnership?
Learn how to start and maintain a business partnership with two or more people in this article.
3 Patent Types and How to File for a Small Business Patent
A patent helps protect the mechanisms, principles, and components of an invention. We break down different types of patents and give you tips to file your own.
The Growing Importance of Employee Training
Employee training not only teaches your team how to do something better but benefits your company and is a powerful tool for employee retention.
8 Page Speed Tips: How To Speed Up Web Page Loading Time
To help your company speed up its webpage loading times, we asked marketing experts and tech professionals for their best tips and tricks.
Why Small Business Owners Need to Start Taking Design More Seriously
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.