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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.

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SCOREBoard

For-profit businesses that are ready to move to the next level may qualify to participate in our SCOREBoard program. Our goal is to help your business grow while you address the... Read more

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BIZical

SCORE business experts can perform an in-depth analysis of your entire business to identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve your company performance Read more

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The Three B’s to Focus on Now That You’ve Got Your 501(c)(3)

July 13, 2019, Robert Grabel

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Business Model Canvas

Business Model Canvas is a strategic management and lean startup template for developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual chart with elements... Read more

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Business & Financial Planning Templates

These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Find business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates & guides. Then get advice from a... Read more

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How to Start an Maintain a Non Profit Organization

Podcast: How to Start and Maintain a Nonprofit – free practical advice for SCORE partners and clients Read more

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Local SW FL Resources

Links to federal, state and local resources help you start or expand your business. Federal Federal Employer Identification Number - Necessary if entity has employees and/or is a... Read more

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How To Get Your Product in Stores: 9 Tips From Entrepreneurs

December 4, 2020, Brett Farmiloe

To answer this question, we turned to nine entrepreneurs who have “been there and done that” when it comes to successfully convincing stores to stock their products. Here are their tips on how to get your product in stores.

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8 Local SEO Tips To Improve Local Search Rankings

December 3, 2020, Brett Farmiloe

So if local search is a way to get more visibility, where should a small business start? To help answer this question, we asked for local SEO tips from eight search engine optimization experts and small business owners.

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