Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating, but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
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Ask SCORE - December 2013 - Time Management
Ask SCORE I own a software development company. 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. 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. Read more
Ask SCORE September, 2013 - Managing Your Credit Score
Ask SCORE I’m currently in the planning stage for a new retail bakery. 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. 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. 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
Ask SCORE October 2012 - Saving Business Records
My father, who started and ran our lighting supply business for 35 years, believed in saving everything when it came to financial records. Read more
Ask SCORE August 2012 - Boosting Online Sales
Sales at my specialty toy store are extremely seasonal, with the vast majority of revenue coming in the last quarter of the year. Read more
Ask SCORE, July 2012 - Programs for Veterans
I recently purchased a small tool and die business that I would like to expand. I’m told that, as a veteran, there are programs available to help me accomplish this. Read more