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
Business & Financial Planning Templates
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- Buying or Selling a Business (9) Apply Buying or Selling a Business filter
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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
SCORE Mentees Collaborate to Help Each Other
How SCORE mentees are collaborating to help each other achieve their business goals Read more
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Benefits
Are your benefit costs dissolving your profits? Are you allocating too many resources to your HR function? Would you like to simplify your payroll process? Read more
Taking on Business Partners: Risks and Rewards
Learn the risks and rewards of taking on business partners and many of the issues you will face. Read more
Should I Insource or Outsource SEO?
Learn about the different SEO tools and if a small business owner or an entrepreneur should handle his/her own SEO, or, hire a professional. Getting the proper insourced or outsourced SEO help is not easy.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Non-Techies
We will dive into what search engine optimization (SEO) is and how business owners and entrepreneurs can leverage it to gain business advantage.