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Manage + Grow

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Developing a strategic plan, which is essentially a roadmap for your business, enables you to gauge your company’s performance, strengths, and weaknesses over a period of time. It also provides your employees and management with directives to follow and work towards. This free online workshop provides the components needed to implement a strategic plan, such as a mission statement, goals, objectives and an action plan.
Are you a Diverse Supplier seeking new opportunities and growth? By completing this online course, you will be able to start your journey as a diverse supplier eligible for procurement plans for government, not-for-profits and the private industry.
SCORE is proud to announce a partnership with Grow with Google and the International Downtown Association (IDA) to launch a four-part free digital readiness series designed to help small business owners develop the skills they need to succeed online and grow their companies.

Online Courses

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To help you handle challenges and overcome adversity as an Asian entrepreneur, we asked founders and CEOs this question for their best pieces of advice. From evaluating yourself to learning how to ask for help, there are several recommendations that may help you in the future.
To help you draw lessons from successful entrepreneurs who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), we asked AAPI business owners for their best secrets.
To help you take steps to become a better ally for Black professionals, we asked business owners and experienced leaders for their best insights. From reaching out for conversations to becoming a change agent, there are several ways that you can be an ally for Black business professionals and business owners.

SCORE Blogs

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It is one of the hard and fast rules of business. All business owners face a growth plateau at one point or another during the lives of their companies. Usually, either demand is lagging and the business needs a jump-start to go to the next level or sales are booming and the business cannot keep up with the pace given its current resources. This free online business workshop will identify ways your company can grow and attract new partners and investors.
This free online business workshop will help you understand why you must protect your company's intellectual property. We'll identify the three vital forms of intellectual property protection and help you develop an intellectual property safeguarding strategy for your company.
If the old adage is true, that cash is king, then profitability is surely gold. Why? In essence, it provides you with the necessary funds to re-invest in your business and keep it growing. This free online business workshop will provide tips for getting and staying profitable.

Management Basics

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Download this PowerPoint template to help create a presentation for your business plan. Customize this deck with information on your company or business idea. Add and remove slides as necessary.
Download our easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing, and management templates to help you plan for a new business or grow your existing business.
Business plans aren't just for startups. Develop a business plan for an established business to: 1) Convince lenders to finance your business 2) Persuade a buyer to purchase your business 3) Entice partners or employees to join your company

Business Templates

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To help you handle challenges and overcome adversity as an Asian entrepreneur, we asked founders and CEOs this question for their best pieces of advice. From evaluating yourself to learning how to ask for help, there are several recommendations that may help you in the future. Jewelry Sellers, Tie Dye Outfits, Printed Silk Scarf, Etsy Business, Adversity, Doll Clothes, Girl Fashion, Vintage Outfits, Challenges
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11 Tips on How to Handle Challenges and Overcome Adversity as an Asian Entrepreneur
To help you handle challenges and overcome adversity as an Asian entrepreneur, we asked founders and CEOs this question for their best pieces of advice. From evaluating yourself to learning how to ask for help, there are several recommendations that may help you in the future.
To help you draw lessons from successful entrepreneurs who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), we asked AAPI business owners for their best secrets. Debt Counseling, Cheap Kitchen Cabinets, Renters Insurance, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Rates, Marketing Techniques, Secret To Success, Real Estate Broker, Family Handyman
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9 AAPI Business Owners Share Their Secrets To Success
To help you draw lessons from successful entrepreneurs who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), we asked AAPI business owners for their best secrets.
To help you take steps to become a better ally for Black professionals, we asked business owners and experienced leaders for their best insights. From reaching out for conversations to becoming a change agent, there are several ways that you can be an ally for Black business professionals and business owners. Honesty And Integrity, Black Entrepreneurs, Agent Of Change, Equal Opportunity, Business Professional, Im Trying, Denial, News Blog, Professions
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9 Ways To Be An Ally For Black Professionals and Business Owners
To help you take steps to become a better ally for Black professionals, we asked business owners and experienced leaders for their best insights. From reaching out for conversations to becoming a change agent, there are several ways that you can be an ally for Black business professionals and business owners.
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In honor of National Volunteer Month, we’re proud to feature a blog from one of our dedicated SCORE volunteers, Jeanne Rossomme. Click through to the blog to learn how Jeanne has felt more the receiver than the giver in many ways throughout her time with SCORE. Personal Financial Advisor, Financial Advisory, Financial Planner, Start Career, Naturopathic Medicine, Interpersonal Relationship, Job Board, Oprah Winfrey, Natural Medicine
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7 Unexpected Benefits of Being a SCORE Volunteer
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we’re proud to feature a blog from one of our dedicated SCORE volunteers, Jeanne Rossomme. Click through to the blog to learn how Jeanne has felt more the receiver than the giver in many ways throughout her time with SCORE.
Employee Volunteer Programs (EVP) are steadily growing in popularity as organizations realize that volunteerism is hugely beneficial for employees, companies, and the local community. According to researchers from Southwest Missouri State University, a well-implemented company volunteer program has significant benefits. Learn more in this featured blog post. Volunteer Programs, Volunteer Opportunities, Michael Rossi, Create A Forum, Missouri State University, Marketing Department, Inman, Family Feud, Real Estate Tips
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How to Incorporate Volunteerism at Your Workplace
Employee Volunteer Programs (EVP) are steadily growing in popularity as organizations realize that volunteerism is hugely beneficial for employees, companies, and the local community. According to researchers from Southwest Missouri State University, a well-implemented company volunteer program has significant benefits. Learn more in this featured blog post.
From building camaraderie to inspiring word-of-mouth referrals, there are several ways that volunteer work may help you connect with your community and grow your business. Learn more in this blog post. Companies That Give Back, Team Bonding, Small Acts Of Kindness, Community Involvement, Volunteer Work, Positive Psychology, Good Spirits, Word Of Mouth, People In Need
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11 Ways to Grow a Business Through Volunteer Work
From building camaraderie to inspiring word-of-mouth referrals, there are several ways that volunteer work may help you connect with your community and grow your business. Learn more in this blog post.
Whether SCORE volunteers mentor our clients, host workshops or keep their chapters organized, they all support opportunities for individual business owners to learn and grow. At the same time, our volunteer mentors find benefits for themselves, from sharing their expertise, to building connections within their local communities. Learn more in this blog post. Business Owner, Success Business, Volunteers, Expertise, Scores, Owners, Clients, Mission
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Volunteers Drive SCORE’s Mission of Shaping Small Business Success
Whether SCORE volunteers mentor our clients, host workshops or keep their chapters organized, they all support opportunities for individual business owners to learn and grow. At the same time, our volunteer mentors find benefits for themselves, from sharing their expertise, to building connections within their local communities. Learn more in this blog post.
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To help small businesses discover the best ways to participate in volunteer work, we asked CEOs and small business owners for their best insights. From joining a larger effort to making a donation to a local charity, there are several resources that will allow your business to participate in volunteer work without sacrificing too much time or energy. Local Charity, Donate To Charity, Donate Money, Pick Up Trash, Leg Work, Being Good, Make A Donation
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14 Ways Small Businesses can Participate in Volunteer Work
To help small businesses discover the best ways to participate in volunteer work, we asked CEOs and small business owners for their best insights. From joining a larger effort to making a donation to a local charity, there are several resources that will allow your business to participate in volunteer work without sacrificing too much time or energy.
Developing a strategic plan, which is essentially a roadmap for your business, enables you to gauge your company’s performance, strengths, and weaknesses over a period of time. It also provides your employees and management with directives to follow and work towards. This free online workshop provides the components needed to implement a strategic plan, such as a mission statement, goals, objectives and an action plan. Bible Hébraïque, Christopher Mccandless, Legal Support, Instructional Design, Billy Graham, Link Building, Building Plans, Identity Theft, Strategic Planning
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Creating A Strategic Plan
Developing a strategic plan, which is essentially a roadmap for your business, enables you to gauge your company’s performance, strengths, and weaknesses over a period of time. It also provides your employees and management with directives to follow and work towards. This free online workshop provides the components needed to implement a strategic plan, such as a mission statement, goals, objectives and an action plan.
Since this is National Women’s Small Business Month, let’s take a look at the state of women-owned businesses. Women, Woman
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Women Business Owners: Where We Stand Now
Since this is National Women’s Small Business Month, let’s take a look at the state of women-owned businesses.
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A quick glance at the numbers would tell you women business owners are doing fine. The latest stats available show in 2019, women-owned nearly 13 million businesses in the United States (about 42% of all companies), employing 9.4 million workers and generating $1.9 trillion in annual revenue. But look a little deeper, and the numbers tell a different story. Since this is National Women’s Small Business Month, let’s take a look at the state of women-owned businesses. Trillion, Numbers, Standing, United States, Take That, Performance
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Women Business Owners: Where We Stand Now
A quick glance at the numbers would tell you women business owners are doing fine. The latest stats available show in 2019, women-owned nearly 13 million businesses in the United States (about 42% of all companies), employing 9.4 million workers and generating $1.9 trillion in annual revenue. But look a little deeper, and the numbers tell a different story. Since this is National Women’s Small Business Month, let’s take a look at the state of women-owned businesses.
What is one resource to help black-owned businesses succeed? To help Black-owned small businesses continue to succeed, we asked CEOs and business leaders for their best tips. From looking into local chapters of Black Business Association to the Black Owned Everything website, there are several resources that can help the continued growth and success of Black-owned small businesses for years to come. Using Facebook For Business, Creating A Business, Business Pages, Business Man, Business Leaders, Casual Attire, Men Casual, Hipster, Models
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9 Resources To Help Black Owned Small Businesses
What is one resource to help black-owned businesses succeed? To help Black-owned small businesses continue to succeed, we asked CEOs and business leaders for their best tips. From looking into local chapters of Black Business Association to the Black Owned Everything website, there are several resources that can help the continued growth and success of Black-owned small businesses for years to come.
Starting a small company is always a challenge. If you’re a Black entrepreneur, your road to success often comes with some additional obstacles. The good news is that these can be overcome with proactive strategies, patience, and determination. Yes, it is possible for you to make your passion a career if you take the right steps! In this article, we will discuss some of the most common problems Black entrepreneurs face and list 7 tips on how to overcome them. Business Portrait, Business Photos, Home Business, Online Business, Business Ideas, Coffee Business, Business Resources, Coffee Shop Photography, Photography Business
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7 Tips on How To Handle Challenges and Overcome Adversity As a Black Entrepreneur
Starting a small company is always a challenge. If you’re a Black entrepreneur, your road to success often comes with some additional obstacles. The good news is that these can be overcome with proactive strategies, patience, and determination. Yes, it is possible for you to make your passion a career if you take the right steps! In this article, we will discuss some of the most common problems Black entrepreneurs face and list 7 tips on how to overcome them.
As a Black business owner, what is one of your secrets to success? To help our community learn from successful Black business owners, we asked CEOs and entrepreneurs for their best insights. Read on for tips from Black business owners that helped pave the way to their success. The Secret, Community, Tips, Counseling
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13 Black Business Owners Share Their Secrets To Success
As a Black business owner, what is one of your secrets to success? To help our community learn from successful Black business owners, we asked CEOs and entrepreneurs for their best insights. Read on for tips from Black business owners that helped pave the way to their success.
Are you a Diverse Supplier seeking new opportunities and growth? By completing this online course, you will be able to start your journey as a diverse supplier eligible for procurement plans for government, not-for-profits and the private industry. Online Accounting Software, Bookkeeping Business, New Opportunities, Growing Your Business, Diversity, Enterprise, Online Courses, Government, Understanding
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Supplier Diversity: Understanding Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Certifications
Are you a Diverse Supplier seeking new opportunities and growth? By completing this online course, you will be able to start your journey as a diverse supplier eligible for procurement plans for government, not-for-profits and the private industry.