Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
Pasco-Hernando Useful Local Links
This is a page of links to local Chambers of Commerce as well as small business related agencies. Read more
Business Plan Made Easy
So, you've got what you hope is a good idea for a small business. You may not need a formal business plan because you can mostly self-fund. Read more
"Banker's Delight" Business Plan
At least in our territory, bankers are not interested in the extensive business plans discussed in most books or how-to's. Instead they just want the facts. Read more
How to Really Start Your Own Business eBook
A workbook from The Company Corporation and SCORE that helps detail all the steps necessary to successfully start your own small business. Read more
Simple Steps for Growing Your Business Workbook
SCORE is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. As part of that goal, we offer this educational resource to help you plan for that success. Read more
Podcast: Behavior Selling
For effective sales, two facts stand out above the rest. First, great salespeople build long-term relationships with their customers because people buy from people they like. Sec Read more
Current Technology for Small Business webinar
The Business Technology Program (championed by at&t) presents the narrated PowerPoint presentation in several modules detailing the features and benefits of myriad technology tools Read more
Podcast: Pricing for Profit
“Pricing For Profit” is a lot more than just a catchy phrase. Many businesses set their selling prices by simply copying what their competitors charge. Read more
12 Month Cash Flow Statement
This is a spreadsheet that can yield an excellent 12 month cash flow projection, an important tool for managing your business or preparing a business plan. Read more
12-Month Profit and Loss Projection
Download this template to track your revenue and expenses so you can forecast your profits and losses for the next 12 months. Read more
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Podcast: Personality Selling
Business Technology Program booklet
Podcast: Pricing for Profit
Podcast: Behavior Selling
Business Technology Program PDF with speaker notes
Current Technology for Small Business webinar
The Business Technology Program (championed by at&t) presents the narrated PowerPoint presentation in several modules detailing the features and benefits of myriad technology tools Read more
Business Plan Made Easy
So, you've got what you hope is a good idea for a small business. You may not need a formal business plan because you can mostly self-fund. Read more
"Banker's Delight" Business Plan
At least in our territory, bankers are not interested in the extensive business plans discussed in most books or how-to's. Instead they just want the facts. Read more
Why SCORE439?
Presentation summarizing the contributions of SCORE Chapter 439 in Pasco and Hernando counties, Florida. Read more
Pasco-Hernando Useful Local Links
This is a page of links to local Chambers of Commerce as well as small business related agencies. Read more