Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
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.
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what is one reason why family businesses fail? How can this failure be avoided? Read more
Plan For Your Slow Season In Business
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Is Your Website Mobile Friendly?
Is a mobile friendly website worth the time and investment? Read more
How Is The Retail Industry Doing Now?
How is retail experiencing the recovery from the pandemic Read more
The Basics of Paying Yourself As an Entrepreneur
Legal basics of paying yourself as an entrepreneur and small business owner Read more
Two Simple Tips to Improve Your Website’s Visitor Experience
Improving the performance of your website for a positive user experience Read more
Convert Trial Offers To Paying Customers
Trial Offer Strategy and how to make it effective Read more
Protect Your Business from Hackers
Business owners must be continually vigilant and take steps to protect their businesses from cyber attacks. Read more
Small Business Patents
Small Business Patent qualifications Read more
Amplifying Diverse Voices: Entrepreneurship for All
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Southern Minnesota. Local volunteers in the area who recognize the power of storytelling are working to amplify the voices of minority and immigrant entrepreneurs. Through a forum called “Entrepreneurship for All” they hope to bring the Albert Lea, Faribault, Mankato and Owatonna community together through stories that promote and inspire mentorship. This effort is presented by SCORE South Central Minnesota Chapter #0710.
Three Groups of Entrepreneurs Outperform Others As Engines For The Small Business Economy
Encore entrepreneurs, Veteran entrepreneurs and immigrant entrepreneurs outperform others in the small business economy Read more
Web Analytics: The Secret to Growing Your Business
Small businesses and web analytics - the secret weapon to finding your customers Read more