Startup Resources

In this webinar, Ritchie Sayner, a SCORE mentor and retail consultant, offers ways local retailers can increase in-store sales and run more profitable businesses. Read more

While you might not be ready to hire an HR specialist for your business, you should be prepared to handle a few key aspects of human resource management.

Use this event planning checklist as a guide for planning and promoting special events. Read more

Use this template to determine the differences between your target customers. Read more

Download this template to help your select the best target markets for your business. Read more

The value of this spreadsheet is that it puts a lot of information in one place to facilitate comparison and analysis. Read more

A well-designed marketing plan can help you raise awareness of your business, attract more customers and boost sales. Read more

In this webinar, Peter Thorsson of Palo Alto Software explains how to create the leanest, most appropriate plan for any business, at any stage or size. Read more

Starting a nonprofit doesn’t necessarily mean you can quit your day job right away, but like any small business owner, you could eventually earn enough from your nonprofit to justify a full-time salary for you and your staff.

If you’re a former service member or a veteran thinking about starting a small business, take advantage of these resources.

Stories are deeply tied to the way we capture information, attach meaning and retain data. Read how you can use stories in your small business marketing strategy.