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50 Technology Tips for a Well-Run Business
From enabling communication and collaboration to streamlining operations and boosting productivity, choosing the right business technology will make your life easier. Read more
Checklist for an Effective Sales Meeting
The more time your sales team spends in meetings, the less time they have available to actually sell. Read more
Generational Differences in Employee Benefit Preferences
Three generations have roughly equal representation in the workforce today: millennials, generation X, and baby boomers. Read more
How to Calculate and Pay Estimated Taxes as a Sole Proprietor
If you run your business as a sole proprietor, you may need to pay estimated taxes to the IRS throughout the year. Read more
Questions Freelancers Should Ask a Tax Preparer
Are you a freelancer who doesn’t have or need a CPA but wants someone to do your taxes? Print out, and complete this checklist for each candidate you consider. Read more
3 Ways to Use a Domain Name for Business Today
Registering a domain name is one of the first steps to starting a new business. Read more
Your Guide to the Remote Workforce
Whether or not you currently employ a remote workforce, it’s time to come to grips with the powerful force that is telecommuting. Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street Jobs Report, Infographic #3: Small Business Owner Sentiment
SCORE latest infographic, on part 3 of The Megaphone of Main Street Small Business Jobs Report, examines small business owner sentiments about the future. Read more
5 Biggest HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make and How to Fix Them
In this e-guide, we’ll take a look at these 5 common HR mistakes and cover why these laws matter, how to identify whether you have a potential problem, and what immediate steps you Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street Small Business Jobs Report, Infographic #2: The Gig Economy
SCORE’s latest infographic, on part 2 of The Megaphone of Main Street Small Business Jobs Report, explores the rise of the gig economy in small business hiring. Read more
Unexpected Disasters That Can Derail Small Business Success
This video will outline some of the potential disasters that could affect your small businesses, both natural and man-made, and how to address them. Read more