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Central Wisconsin 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
A Guide to the S Corporation
Of all the business entities someone could form, the S corporation is likely the most widely misunderstood. Should you structure your business as an S Corp, C Corp or LLC?
Do Startup Entrepreneurs Really Need College Degrees?
Whether a college degree is necessary to start a business or a waste of time that could be better spent launching a startup has been hotly debated for decades.
How and Why Women Start Businesses
Our fourth infographic based on “The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship” data report focuses on how women start businesses, why they start businesses, and why they chose the industries they did.
Five Ways Service-Based Businesses Can Use Small Business Saturday to Boost Their Brands
If your business provides services instead of products, you can still reap the rewards of Small Business Saturday. Here are some ideas for promoting your brand.
The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #4: How and Why Women Start Businesses
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the factors women consider when deciding to open a business and what type of businesses they start. Read more