Resources for Rural Entrepreneurs

Help for Farmers and Ranchers from USDA and SCORE

Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, entrepreneurs & small businesses can receive FREE mentoring, training & resources from SCORE & USDA. Read more

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Infographic: Rural Entrepreneurship

SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more

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Small Towns as Business Incubators

One of the most successful support structures for small business growth in small towns has been business incubators. Read more

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Ask SCORE - October 2018 - Protecting Your Intellectual Property.

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Ask SCORE             I have invented a device that improves the efficiency of home heating systems. I would like to discuss potential relationships with large furnace... Read more
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Ask Score - June 2017 - Maximizing the Benefits of Having a Business Mentor

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Ask Score - June 2017 - Maximizing the Benefits of Having a Business Mentor Each year, SCORE volunteers mentor thousands of small business owners and would-be entrepreneurs across... Read more
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Ask Score - May 2017 Doing Business Globally

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I own a small medical supplies manufacturing firm and am beginning to think about selling overseas. I have never done this before and am not sure where to start. Any assistance... Read more
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Ask Score - March 2017 Protecting Your Small Business From Hackers

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Just about every week I read about another large corporation being hacked and having its data stolen. I operate a local funeral home. Should I be worried about such things? Read more
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Ask Score - February 2017 - Marketing Metrics

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About a year ago, my carpet cleaning business began using social media in our marketing. Though our revenues have improved, I am inundated with more statistics than I could ever... Read more
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BizIQ Radio

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Podcast on BizIQ Radio : Don Byrne and Andrea O'Brien speakwith Jeff Rapson of SCORE. This show originally aired August 6, 2016. http://www.podbean.com/media/player/embed/postId/... Read more
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Purchasing and Leasing Options

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Ask SCORE             I’m going to be setting up a new dental practice when I graduate this year. The equipment companies all offer both purchase and leasing options.... Read more

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Getting Customer Feedback

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Ask SCORE             I’m thinking about adding some new products to my retail pet supply business, but before doing so would like to get feedback from my customers as... Read more

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Disaster Planning

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Ask SCORE             Hearing daily about not only natural disasters but also about political unrest and terrorism, what can I do to protect my business from the effects of... Read more

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