Useful Cleveland links for Starting a Business in Cuyahoga Lake
Geauga Ashtabula Lorain
Erie Huron Counties. Score provides free startup mentoring
assistance
SCORE Cleveland
Serving Northeast Ohio - Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Geauga, Ashtabula, Huron, Erie, Trumbull Counties
SCORE Cleveland Named 2022 National Chapter of the Year! Our mentors are highly successful and seasoned business professionals and entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your business goals.
SCORE Cleveland is honored to receive the 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in the Ohio District. This award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed, and we look forward to continuing to serve our local community.
SCORE: 60 Years of Small Business Success
Helping 17 Million Entrepreneurs achieve their dreams
SCORE proudly celebrates 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Today, SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 10,000 volunteers serving all 50 U.S. states and territories, guiding entrepreneurs on their path to success.
Plan and Start
Where's the Money? Tips on Finding Funding in Northeast Ohio
If you have a business idea you will be able to understand if it is viable and decide if you should pursue it.
Cash flow is the life blood of business as it supports operations and future growth. Therefore, periodically
assessing your cash flow strategy is important to the ongoing health and success of the business.
Starting a child care business can lead to a rewarding career
helping parents and young
children. Availability of and equitable access to quality child
care and early learning
is essential to the wellbeing and economic stability of families
and communities.
Basics on Starting a Food Truck in Cleveland Northeast Ohio
Finding Accounting Services Providers - Tips & Tools Cleveland
and Northeast Ohio
Finding Attorney Services - Tips & Tools Cleveland and
Northeast Ohio
Guía de recursos para Start-Ups en el Noreste de Ohio
Quiere establecer su propio negocio pero no
sabe cómo?
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ranking del Banco Mundial
de países que ofrecen la
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Entendemos su frustración!.... Cleveland
SCORE está su servicio y listo para ayudar.
You’ve built a successful business, but are burning 80 hours a week
running it. You want to
take it to the next level but know you need to build a team to
help you grow even more.
Scary thought?
Trying to figure out the HR items you need to hire an employee
can seem like you are
trying to navigate your way through a bowl of spaghetti! So
where do you start?
Starting a group home or day care facility can lead to a rewarding
career helping people in
need.
The idea of success is still a mystery to many entrepreneurs. They think that their company's success is completely influenced by how wonderful their products or services are, how innovative their software is, or how well they follow every business guru's advice to the letter. Sometimes they miss the most important piece of the puzzle, the business name!
A company's success is mostly decided by the power of its brand. This is why Tesla grows while Nikola deteriorates and why Amazon has become the biggest online retailer for all of our purchasing needs.
Giving your business a memorable
Manage and Grow
One of the common issues for today’s small business owner is finding and retaining employees. This
article explores some possible solutions and strategies that can be utilized.
Even if you received a PPP loan, you may be eligible for Employee Retention Credits (ERC). A qualified CPA will be able to evaluate your business and determine if you are able to apply. If you have not done so, be sure to find out, as the potential income may help your business survive.
Cash flow is the life blood of business as it supports operations and future growth.
Therefore, periodically assessing your cash flow strategy is important to the ongoing
health and success of the business.
Outsourcing can provide small business with opportunities to reduce cost, focus on core
competencies, save time, and/or reduce training needs. It is an opportunity to gain
expertise in specialized fields such as technology, human resources, and payroll to name
a few. Along with the benefits there are risks.
If you are a woman or minority owned business, doing business with federal, state and local
governments is an excellent opportunity to grow your business.
Finding Accounting Services Providers - Tips & Tools Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Where's the Money? Tips on Finding Funding in Northeast Ohio
Finding Attorney Services - Tips & Tools Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Shipping costs have increased over the past year thus impacting small business expenses and bottom line.
Reviewing shipping strategies annually is a good practice and should include all aspects of shipping: packaging
materials, time spent on packaging, postage or freight costs, and money lost on damaged, missing or returned
shipments.
You’ve built a successful business, but are burning 80 hours a week running it. You want to
take it to the next level but know you need to build a team to help you grow even more.
Scary thought?
Trying to figure out the HR items you need to hire an employee can seem like you are
trying to navigate your way through a bowl of spaghetti! So where do you start?
In this workshop, you will learn how to reach more customers and grow you business with Google Ads.
In this session, we'll talk about:
- How to create an account and set up an ad campaign
- How to write great ads, define key words, and include ad extensions
- How to measure success
Presented by Maria Elena of KLI brands.
This session will discuss: Where to look for funding opportunities, How to identify opportunities relevant to your business and things to consider about individual donations.
In this webinar, you will learn how to conduct effective market research to find out what your customers want, analyze competitors to stand out and identify new market opportunities.
SCORE for All
We believe that anyone can start and manage a successful small business. We also know that the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices, and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform called SCORE for All.
Become a Volunteer
Since 1964, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. We're looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
