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.
Checklist for starting a business in Manatee or Sarasota Counties
Starting a business in any county, including Sarasota and Manatee, requires thorough preparation and due diligence. Do not rush the process! Read more
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SEO for Non-Techies & Small Businesses
This presentation builds on what you learned in the "Marketing to Your Target Market and Research Tools" and "Digital Marketing Channels" LIVE streams. We will now go over what... Read more
Sea & Soul Seeks Amazon Choice, Best Seller Designations
Amazon notices a SCORE Manasota client's brand and invites her to participate in a yearlong program that is only offered to 100 companies! Read more
Effective Digital Marketing Channels for Small Businesses
In this digital world, with all the digital transformations that are happening within corporations around the world, traditional marketing principles are still valid. Digital... Read more
Technology and Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Video
As a business owner, you may need some guidance on how to organize your IT activities so you can attend to your business and have predictability, reliability, and certainty. Read more
Marketing to Your Target Market and Research Tools - Recorded Video
Marketing can be as easy as P.I.E. Whether you are just starting your business or struggling to grow an existing business, this workshop is for you. You’ll also have a list of... Read more
Actionable Plan with the Business Model Canvas (BMC)
Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas, a tool that allows you to capture the key ingredients of your plan on a single page, using a rigorous, thoughtful process. Read more
PPP Flexibility Act
If you currently have a PPP loan and need help understanding how and when to submit your application for loan forgiveness, then this webinar is a must-watch. This webinar... Read more
A FL Business Owner's Handling of the COVID-19 Shutdown
Watch this inspiring video on how a multiple business owner in FL relied on SCORE to get through the COVID-19 business shutdown while securing and using the CARES Act PPP and EIDL... Read more
Got My CARES Act Loan - NOW What?!
May 27th update on the CARES Act programs and How to digitally transform Marketing, Sales & Customer Experiences Read more
CARES Act Update April 29
Small businesses that could not secure funds from the March 27th CARES Act programs can learn about the additional funds approved by Congress on April 24th and how they can secure... Read more
Coronavirus: Financial Aid for Small Businesses Webinar
Small businesses have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and are in need of help navigating this economic crisis. Learn about the different financial aid programs... Read more
Communicating More Effectively
With the advent of technology, communication has become more important than ever before. Today we'll discuss how to communicate more effectively. Read more