Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

If you’re not sure what type of business to start, that doesn’t mean you can’t become an entrepreneur. It just means you need to brainstorm a business idea.

This webinar details the best path to a successful startup where you'll learn how to validate your idea, research, write a business plan and more. Read more

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.

This webinar will provide you with expert advice on the basic and essential elements necessary for launching and operating a successful business. Read more

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.

SCORE’s latest infographic shows the factors women consider when deciding to open a business and what type of businesses they start. Read more

If you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur as a second act, this measured, level-headed approach is worth noting no matter what type of business you may want to start.

Learn how to write a complete business plan in the equivalent of 29 tweets (or less) on a single page using keywords and short phrases. Read more

Every year, we honor some of our remarkable, dedicated small business clients and their mentors for the SCORE Awards. Meet the 2018 SCORE Award winners.

Learn tips & tricks to help you launch your small business and give you an edge over competitors, such as how to create a brand, price your products and more. Read more

Discover how a pop-up can help you bring your brand to life, create a one-of-a-kind customer experience, and tell your brand’s unique story. Read more

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of owning a business, but your funds are low? Becoming an entrepreneur on a low budget is possible, if you’re prepared. Read more