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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Why the Open Office Fad Will Fail
An open-plan office appears to be the perfect environment, but these collaborative working conditions might not be as pleasurable as the pictures make them seem.
Can Employee Perks Help You Attract and Keep Workers for Your Small Business?
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights how more vacation, flexible hours, free snacks at work, and a host of other perks may help you attract and retain workers for your small business.
Not Making a Profit? It’s Always the Overhead
When your overhead is too high, it doesn’t matter how much you mark up your product, your company will still not be profitable. So, how do you figure out what overhead to cut?
Infographic: Employee Perks - Attract and Retain Workers for Your Small Business
SCORE’s latest infographic shows how employee perks can attract and retain talented employees and what you can incorporate in your small business. Read more
10 Tips for Better Small Business Bookkeeping
No matter how you feel about bookkeeping, it’s one of those tasks no business owner can avoid forever. Read these ten tips to make small business bookkeeping easier.
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections Excel template to calculate your startup expenses, payroll costs, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement and more. Read more
S Corporation vs. C Corporation: Which Entity is Best for Your Small Business?
What’s the difference between an S Corporation and a C Corporation? Read this blog to learn whether an S Corp or C Corp is the best fit for your small business.
The Little Known 3-Step Blueprint for Attracting High-Ticket Clients (Without Having to Hard-sell)
Learn how to eliminate the “one big client” risk, without spending all of your time on business development.
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Steer Clear of Startup Roadblocks
Here’s a bit of not-so-surprising news: Startups fail. But what if a new business fails because it hits a roadblock it can’t bounce back from?
5 Essential Tools Every Contract Worker Needs to Maximize Their Productivity
Whether you’re a full-time freelancer, or growing your side hustle, it can be difficult to hold yourself accountable to stay productive. Check out these 5 tools to help stay focused and efficient.
The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #3: The Impact of Mentoring on Business Success
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the impact of mentoring on business success. Read more