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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When Starting Your Business, Walk Before You Run
Answer these five fundamental questions to build your Business Proposition that will become the foundation for your business plan.
Author: Joe Fernandez, SCORE Pinellas County
Ideation
Thinking about starting a new business? Attend this webinar to learn how to evaluate if your idea is a good one! Read more
What's a Good Idea... for a Business?
Learn what you should consider when thinking about starting your startup and how to validate that your business idea has legs. Read more
16 Steps to Starting a Business While Working Full Time
Do you dream of being your own boss? If you want to start a business, but aren’t quite ready to give up your job and its accompanying security, salary and benefits, don’t worry;... Read more
Business Planning Tools for Non-Profit Organizations – Second Edition
This guide is about a great American institution and a powerful agent for change: the non-profit charitable organization. In our democratic society, we ask non-profit... Read more
Pinellas County and State Contacts
SBA Loans Explained – A 101 for Small Business Owners
If you have struggled to get financing in the past or are thinking of venturing into small business loan territory for the first time, you may be wondering what SBA’s loan programs are all about.
SCORE Small Business Success Podcast
SCORE interviews the best and brightest in the world of small business, covering topics such as business plans, securing financing, marketing, human resources, SEO/getting found... Read more
Resources For Small Businesses
A list of Resources for Small Businesses: Business Assistance, Counseling and Workshops; Legal Structures; Forms, Permits & Licenses; Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights; Financing;... Read more
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 21: Small Business Cybersecurity and Scam Defense Strategy Update for 2022-2023
Cyber experts will provide critical updates on how criminals are leveraging technological advancements to commit fraud and scams and how to protect your business. Read more