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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.
Download our easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates to help you plan for a new business or grow your existing business.
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a way to help your website get more visitors, by having it ranked higher in organic search engine results. There are a few important ways to do this — and it doesn’t include loading your website with random keywords. Mike Corso of Roovio Digital Marketing teaches us some best practices for improving your search engine ranking using SEO.
Build Trust
Providing content that people can use is a key factor in raising your SEO. You want to promote yourself as an expert on the topic or topics you cover. You do this by regularly publishing content and
Most people are familiar with credit reports that summarize personal credit history, but did you know there are similar reports that review your business credit? There are, and just like with personal credit, these scores can affect whether you qualify for loans and determine the interest rates you will pay. Gerri Detweiler, education director at Nav, a financial health platform for small businesses, gives us some tools on how to build and maintain good business credit.
Get Your Personal Credit in Order
Lenders might look at your personal credit if you’re looking for a loan while your
We’re in the midst of tax season which means it’s time to get your books in order and pay Uncle Sam his share. There are typically three types of federal taxes you must pay: federal income tax, social security tax, and Medicare tax (the last two combined are also known as FICA). It’s advised that you make quarterly payments that estimate how much you owe to ensure you pay the government the correct amount on time. Failure to do so may result in penalties and fees. Joe McCarthy, a Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS teaches us the different payment methods available to meet your tax obligation and
Entrepreneurship can be a very tempting prospect, but do you know what it entails to start your own small business? It’s a good idea to take a self-assessment and make sure you have the necessary skills and experience to successfully start and maintain your own operation. SCORE mentor Julie Brander guides us on the basics of what you need to know before beginning your entrepreneurial journey.
What’s the Business’s Purpose?
This is a simple enough question, but do you really know the answer? Ask yourself what problem your business will solve, what need it will fill, and how your business
There are many different types of insurance that your business likely needs. Do you know the most common types of business insurance? Are you sure that your current coverage is right for you? Join this webinar to arm yourself with the right questions to ask your broker.
FROM THIS WEBINAR YOU WILL:
- Learn the top 8 types of business insurance
- Gain knowledge of each type of insurance and its purpose
- Understand the value of each type of coverage
- Get a free copy HVCU Business Insurance eBook
