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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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.
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Blog
3 Unique Farming Business Activities That Require Business Licenses and Permits
November 14, 2019, Deborah Sweeney
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to filing business licenses and permits, particularly for farming and agricultural businesses.
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Benefits of Buying a Franchise
November 13, 2019
One can start a business from scratch, buy an existing one or become a franchisee. Is franchising a good option for you?
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What Every Startup Can Learn from Silicon Valley Success Stories
November 12, 2019, Rieva Lesonsky
Experts have tried to determine the “secret sauce” that makes Silicon Valley such fertile ground for startups. Can your small business learn that secret sauce?
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Who Does What? Understanding the Professional Roles Within a Corporation
The professional roles within a corporation can be as complex, so it’s easy to get confused (especially when one individual plays more than one role). Read more