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The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #3: The Impact of Mentoring on Business Success
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the impact of mentoring on business success. Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #2: Financing and Female Entrepreneurs
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the financing challenges of female entrepreneurs. Read more
The Megaphone Of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #1: Women-Owned Business Success
SCORE’s latest infographic answers: are women-owned businesses as successful as male-owned businesses? Read more
Business Plan Template for an Established Business
Download our free business plan template for your established business as a Word doc. Read more
12-Month Profit and Loss Projection
Download this template to track your revenue and expenses so you can forecast your profits and losses for the next 12 months. Read more
Infographic: The Family Business—Successes and Obstacles
Of the 28.8 million small businesses in America, 19% are owned by families. Family-owned businesses employ 60% of the US workforce and create 78% of all new jobs. Read more
Customer Service: Small Business, Big Advantage
Small businesses have a big advantage when it comes to customer service. Read more
Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing
Consider the differences between the traditional lending process and the online lending process. Read more
Infographic: Small Business Sales Are Up!
Small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales, and sales are steadily growing. Read more
What to Include in Your Operations Handbook
If you’re away from your business, your employees need to run the company without you. Your operations handbook should enable them to handle any situation that arises. Read more
How a 401(k) Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge
The quality of your employees can differentiate your business. So, how can you turn your business into a talent magnet? Consider offering a 401(k) plan. Read more