Startup Resources

If you’re not following best practices, your search for the right person may violate employment laws. Here are tips on compliant job applications. Read more

Learn what every small business owner should know about performance management, what practices to avoid, and what tools have been shown to be effective.

We surveyed more than 18,000 SCORE clients to find out how business owners are faring. See the results in our first data report,The Megaphone of Main Street.

National Small Business Week shines a spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. The SBA honors entrepreneurs whose achievements stand out.

Here are three actionable steps to help you get started and maintain compelling, customer-friendly visual branding for your small business.

Creating a new business while working full-time can tough. But even if you work an hour a week building your company, you still need a business plan.

This webinar will provide a road map for preparing a financing application and will review various financing products available in today’s market. Read more

When preparing for the future of your business, you should be aware of the importance of strategic plans to help keep your business on track.

82% of small businesses fail because of poor cash flow management skills, so this is probably one of the most important metrics to understand.

Our latest infographic, “The Megaphone of Main Street: The Gig Economy” highlights the why gig workers have become so prevalent in recent years.

Putting company rules in writing helps set expectations and reduces misunderstandings. Incorporate these essential employee policies for any small business. Read more

Of all the research and planning that goes into starting and running a small business, financial plans probably trip up the most budding entrepreneurs.