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.
Soup to Nuts and Veggies, too!
Today, The Green Anarchist is poised to become the first regional multi-channel marketer of microgreens in the mid-Atlantic area thanks in part to the depth and width SCORE’s... Read more
Spotlight: SCORE Client Karl Schrass and Annapolis Compost
Karl Schrass and his wife Anna Kramer founded Annapolis Compost in 2016 after moving to Maryland the prior year from Germany where separating organic waste collection was the norm... Read more
Spotlight: SCORE client Kevyn Scott and Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
It took less than 6 months for Kevyn Scott to get a business loan after reaching out to SCORE Southern Maryland. In Kevyn’s own words: “the best decision I could have made was... Read more
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“Thank you both - Great Advice: FANTASTIC!”
SCORE client Lynn Madyson wrote us back after we connected her with one of SCORE’s 10,000 “category experts” to answer her questions about selling beauty products as a startup company into health & wellness centers, a very large and competitive marketplace. Our CRM Engage enables SCORE mentors to search and find category experts quickly and efficiently to better serve our clients, like Lynn.
Soup to Nuts and Veggies, too!
Today, The Green Anarchist is poised to become the first regional multi-channel marketer of microgreens in the mid-Atlantic area thanks in part to the depth and width SCORE’s assistance.
Spotlight: SCORE Client Karl Schrass and Annapolis Compost
Karl Schrass and his wife Anna Kramer founded Annapolis Compost in 2016 after moving to Maryland the prior year from Germany where separating organic waste collection was the norm. Karl reached out to SCORE in November 2020 when he made the leap to focusing his full-time efforts at Annapolis Compost, and was eager to scale the business.
Spotlight: SCORE client Kevyn Scott and Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
It took less than 6 months for Kevyn Scott to get a business loan after reaching out to SCORE Southern Maryland. In Kevyn’s own words: “the best decision I could have made was signing up for a SCORE mentorship program – it has been truly proven to be an invaluable decision.”
Spotlight: SCORE client Jeff Benya and Curmudgeon Books
Just like the story line in The Little Engine That Could, SCORE client Jeff Benya of Curmudgeon Books had the steepest of climbs to establish a successful independent book shop at struggling Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and particularly in a pandemic.
Key Performance Indicators
How to measure your company's success? John C. Kelly shares the importance of paying attention beyond financial results. This blog teaches how to use KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to track your progress.
Annual Kickoff Meetings
Looking for a fresh start? Why not having a kick-off planning meeting at the beginning of another year? Learn from John C. Kelly how to renew your business.
The Three Most Important Words in Business
John C. Kelly will make you want to take another look at your business goals and show how not to stretch yourself too thin. FOCUS on one goal instead to find your niche and you will quickly move your business beyond any competition.
WNAV Radio Spot (Volunteer Voice) About Our SCORE Chapter
Here is a recording of a presentation about what SCORE volunteers do on the national level.
Annapolis’ SCORE on the Hunt for More Mentors
The Southern Maryland Chapter, which stretches from Anne Arundel to St. Mary’s County, is trying to gain more mentors to serve entrepreneurs
Flexible Funding Options for Start Ups and Existing Businesses: Crowdfunding, Micro Loans, Peer to Peer Lending
The difficulties involved in getting funding are substantial, but recently there have been several positive developments that have made the job somewhat easier, and in this short article, I will list several, including crowd funding, micro loans, and peer-to-peer lending.