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Important Financial Numbers To Watch
Ask SCORE I’m a retired sales and marketing guy who’s recently purchased a local convenience store. What are some of the key numbers I should be monitoring... Read more
Business Expenses: What's Deductible
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Ask SCORE - Feburary 2014 - Measuring Your Online Marketing Effectiveness
Ask SCORE Our veterinary practice began doing online marketing, including social media, about six months ago. We believe it’s having a positive impact, but would... Read more
Ask SCORE - January 2014 - Improving Employee Relations
Ask SCORE I recently purchased a children’s daycare center. The previous owner did not treat the staff well, and my top priority is to correct that situation.... Read more
Ask SCORE - December 2013 - Time Management
Ask SCORE I own a software development company. While I wouldn’t consider myself disorganized, at the end of most days I can’t help feeling I haven’t... Read more
Ask SCORE - Preparing To Conduct An Interview
I started my refrigeration repair business six months ago and am now at the point of needing to interview candidates for my first employee. I’ve never done this before... Read more
Ask SCORE October 2013 "Reducing Paper Clutter."
Ask SCORE I’ve never been the most organized person, but it’s reached the point where the clutter in my office is starting to hinder my productivity. How can... Read more
Ask SCORE September, 2013 - Managing Your Credit Score
Ask SCORE I’m currently in the planning stage for a new retail bakery. I’m going to need some funding for equipment, but my personal credit history is a bit... Read more
Ask SCORE, July 2013 - Using a Lead Generation Service
I’ve been approached by a lead generation service. Do they really work, and if not, what other means of generating leads can you suggest? Read more
Involving Your Business In The Community
Ask SCORE Our four-year-old printing business is finally on solid footing. We’ve worked hard and been very fortunate, and now we’d like to begin giving something... Read more
Ask SCORE December 2012 - Strategic Planning
When I began my civil engineering firm three years ago, I wrote a business plan to guide our growth. We’ve been somewhat successful to date, but the marketplace and a lot of our... Read more
Ask Score November 2012 - Writing Effective Web Copy
I recently launched a business doing onsite home computer repair. Things have started out pretty well, and now I want to expand my reach by putting together a website.... Read more