Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. 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.
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.
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.
Press Release – Women’s Entrepreneur Conference
Annapolis, MD – July 7, 2016/ The Southern Maryland Chapter of SCORE has announced the Speaker Line-up for their first-ever Women’s Entrepreneur Conference, set for September 20, 2016 at Anne Arundel Community College’s Arnold campus.
AUDIO - SCORE 390 Chapter Chair Bob Rotella with Maureen Edwards on WNAV Radio
Listen to Chapter Chair Bob Rotella and Maureen Edwards discuss SCORE 390's role in supporting female entrepreneurs in Annapolis and Southern Maryland with WNAV 1430 AM Radio.
September 6: Your Marketing Roadmap - Ask the Questions You Need Answered
In part 4 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series the floor is open to you to ask our expert your marketing questions. Read more
August 2: Your Marketing Roadmap - Content, Publicity and Personal Branding
Part 3 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series will address how to integrate content marketing, publicity and personal branding to grow your business. Read more
July 7: Your Marketing Roadmap - Stop Selling and Start Educating
In part 2 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to "sell" to them. Read more