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
Checklist for Starting a Business in Manatee and Sarasota Counties Read more
"Business SCORE Card" columns
Dennis Zink offers a wide range of short topics which discuss improving your business. Download the free eBook by clicking on the Download Transcript button above! Read more
Business & Financial Planning Templates
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Read more
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Should I Insource or Outsource SEO?
Learn about the different SEO tools and if a small business owner or an entrepreneur should handle his or her own SEO, or, if they hire a professional! Getting the proper insourced or outsourced SEO help is not easy. There are many bad players in the industry, so please read on...
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.
Avoid Cyber Attacks!
What would you do if your technology systems were hacked, shut down with ransomware or infected with tech time bombs set to go off in the future? Read more
What is Digital Marketing?
Digital Marketing offers new marketing channels and enables tracking customers' digital footprints. Learn about these channels and how to best harness them to improve your campaigns' return on investment.
Digital Marketing and SEO for Non-Techies
This SCORE Business TV episode delves into digital marketing and the fundamentals of SEO, or Search Engine Optimization. Must watch video that will unlock many of their mysteries! Read more
Digital Transformation Benefits
From streamlining operations to erecting barriers to entry, learn why small companies should consider a digital strategy implementation.
Maximize Your Exit Options & Digital Value
If you are a CEO of a small company with investors, you have a fiduciary obligation to your stockholders to present them with all exit options and offers. Read to know your exit options, maximize your total value & stay ready.
Social Media for Non-Techies
Business owners and entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly aware that social media is a vital part of any marketing plan. Read more
The Client and Mentor Experience - SCORE Business TV
Featuring a SCORE client success story and her relationship with her SCORE mentors. Alexis Nguyen is the owner of three Assisting Hands Home Care franchise units. Read more
Where Is the Money?
Both early stage and mature businesses are faced with the challenge of seeking debt financing. Read more
Is Buying a Franchise Right for you?
Learn the benefits about how to buy a franchise business and explore what a franchise is, what types of franchises are available, how to choose the best one to fit your needs, and Read more