Strategy & Planning Resources

To help prospective salon owners create a business plan, we asked entrepreneurs and established salon owners for their best advice.

Transitioning your side hustle into a flourishing business can be tricky at the best of times. But if you plan your strategy carefully starting a business is easy.

There are several resources that can help the continued growth and success of Black-owned small businesses for years to come. Here are just a few!

Did you start a small business during the pandemic. Use these three questions to determine if entrepreneurship is right for you.

The massive migration from office to remote work during the pandemic has had a profound impact on how people think about their jobs. The result is a societal shift in what workers... Read more

There are several ways that may help you collect your customer payments faster for years to come and the continued success of your business. 

To help business leaders plan for the “slow season,” we asked small business owners and business professionals this question for their best tips.

To help business owners survive future recessions, we asked CEOs and business professionals for their best strategies on surviving recessions.

To help veteran entrepreneurs flourish in business, we asked business professionals and CEOs this question for their best advice.

The small business owner’s guide to identifying and managing risks. Read more

SCORE mentor John Howie walks small business owners through which expenses to prioritize and other important factors when using your emergency fund. Read more

A step by step walk-through of the valuation process that will allow business owners to accurately estimate the value of their company. Read more