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
Checklist for starting a business in Manatee or Sarasota Counties
Checklist for Starting a Business in Manatee and Sarasota Counties Read more
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"Business SCORE Card" columns
Dennis Zink offers a wide range of short topics which discuss improving your business Read more
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Business & Financial Planning Templates
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Read more
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Podcast
Business Safety and Security
Whether you have a bustling storefront or an online-only enterprise, the ongoing safety and security of your data, customers, inventory, and employees should be one of your top pr Read more
Article
SCORE Manasota's Florida Business Guide
This business guide covers a number of the legal requirements for establishing a business in Florida and in the Manatee and Sarasota counties. Read more
Article
About Our Workshops
SCORE Manasota offers Workshops for new and existing businesses to assist entrepreneurs in starting up and successfully growing small businesses. Read more
eGuide
"Business SCORE Card" columns
Dennis Zink offers a wide range of short topics which discuss improving your business Read more
Article
Business Resource Links
We've collected a number of handy resource links that will help you get your business off the ground. Read more
eGuide
Doing business in or with Sarasota County
“Doing Business in Sarasota County” provides a directory of services and contact information for county and state offices. Read more
Podcast
Podcasts for Small Business Owners
Interviews with business people providing the benefits of their experience on a variety of relevant topics. Read more
Template
Business Model Canvas
Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean startup template for developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual chart with elements describing Read more
Template
Business & Financial Planning Templates
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Read more
Template
Business Plan
Writing a business plan is an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can prepare for success. Read more