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With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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The first couple of years that you're in business are the most precarious. Use these tips to keep your business up and running.
GPS tracking employees is currently in force in the workplace, and its use is growing. Should your small business GPS track your workers?
There’s nothing wrong with trying to save money, but if you’re not careful, this could negatively impact your business operations.
Find options if you are having trouble paying your bills due to a slowdown in revenues or higher than usual expenses related to COVID-19.
Download the Action Plan for specific steps you can take to find solutions and protect your business during the coronavirus crisis.
COVID-19 has shut down the travel and tourism industry almost completely. This eguide provides detailed steps on how these businesses can survive.
Due to COVID-19, the government created tax relief changes, including a payroll tax deferral, 3 new business tax credits, and new federal tax filing deadlines.
Get tips from Black entrepreneurs on how to succeed in business.
The latest updates from the Maryland Department of Commerce including information for Small Businesses, helpful links and more.
How do you juggle college and run a business? SCORE showed Seth Spencer how manage and succeed.
Starting a non-profit can be an extremely rewarding entrepreneurial experience. A non-profit gives you the ability to give back to your community and really make a difference unlike any other industry. But starting a charity or nonprofit organization is just like starting a for-profit business. And just like starting a for-profit business, there are steps that you need to take to ensure that you are successful. Here are some tips to consider before you start and some points on generally how to start a business.
Have a Plan and Do Your Homework
When starting a non-profit organization you
A little over 70 perecent of all American businesses are, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But sole proprietorships have some drawbacks.
Do you invest in advertising, social media, and others to get in front of new customers? Here are key metrics to know if these investments are truly helping.
Loan rejected? Let’s talk about some of the reasons you may have been turned down and what you can do to improve the odds next time.
Our latest infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media” shows the best social media tips and tricks for reaching your customers.
Learn how you can show up high on the Search Engine Result Pages (SERPs) for keywords that relate to your business.
Google Alerts is a free service provided by Google to track multiple media outlets: news, blogs, discussions, even YouTube videos and Twitter feeds. Google Alerts can be used in many ways by small businesses and entrepreneurs to monitor the web for critical, relevant news.
SCORE’s latest “The Megaphone of Main Street” data report series delves into the story behind the changing face of U.S. small business hiring and employment.
Regardless of size, every business should have the basics, including a business plan, website, and bank account.
help you plan and track your marketing efforts to define your goals, customers, competition, strengths and weaknesses
