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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Template
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 describing Read more
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Business & Financial Planning Templates
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Read more
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SCORE Business Briefs
Created by SCORE Mentors our SCORE's Business Briefs are (.pdf) files that can be accessed by clicking on the file name. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open these f Read more
Podcast
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.
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FL Tax Resources
Overview
Business TaxesThe form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how you pay them.
Getting Started Read more
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Small and Midsize Businesses Face Greater Cybersecurity Risks and Challenges
Small and midsize businesses are attractive to cybercriminals, as they are perceived as “easy” targets that lack the resources to prevent attacks. Read more
Blog
How to Set Up Groupon Offers for Your Small Business
October 9, 2019, Chris Madden
Coupons are a powerful way to bring in new customers, especially through a service like Groupon. But small businesses must use Groupon with caution. Read why.
Blog
Is Your Business at Risk?
October 8, 2019, Rieva Lesonsky
Protecting the business you have worked so hard to build is essential. Here are seven ways you can do that.
Article
Balancing Nonprofits and Paid Employees
The key difference between a nonprofit and a for-profit is that with a nonprofit, no proceeds generated by the organization benefit any individual. Read more