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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SE Minnesota SCORE Client and Military Veteran Provides Medical Supplies to Ukraine
When SCORE client Adrian Dragomir-Daescu from Rochester, Minnesota learned about the Ukraine invasion, he used his skills as a former military medic to help make an impact.
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SWOT analysis will help you be ready and focused for any downturn in the economy.
How Do Small Businesses Do Voluntary Work
participate in volunteer work without sacrificing too much time/energy from your small business Read more
Small Businesses Can Participate In Voluntary Work
Small businesses can perform volunteer work and contributions that also enhance their brand Read more
Social Selling Success
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Legal Steps Every Small Business Should Take
Small Business would do well to take these legal steps to minimize risks and exposures Read more
Recession or depression, what are you betting on?
What’s your bet on the economy? The economy is currently experiencing a lot of bumps in the road. The author identifies an approach to provide you with options to take for your business in this environment. These options are identified through looking at your business in the worst case and most likely case scenarios, and using your financial statements as a tool to help you develop a plan to execute the option you decide to go with. In the end, the author reinforces that SCORE is here to help you work through these unknowns and to help you and your business not only survive but also to thrive.
Major Cybersecurity Threats to Small Businesses in 2022
small business and cyber security threats and how to protect your business Read more