Chicago Business Resources

SCORE’s latest infographic highlights part 2 of the Megaphone of Mainstreet: Startups” report. It examines how entrepreneurs finance startups in their 1st year.

Small and midsize businesses are attractive to cybercriminals, as they are perceived as “easy” targets that lack the resources to prevent attacks. Read more

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.

Protecting the business you have worked so hard to build is essential. Here are seven ways you can do that.

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

Small businesses should be managed with a focus on cash flow, not income or other financial measures. SCORE mentor Hal Shelton answers cash management questions.

Here are a few basics on the fundraising registration process and related benefits for your charity to get you started on the path to compliance.

SCORE’s latest Megaphone of Main Street infographic examines how entrepreneurs finance operations in their first year of business. Read more

You don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your small business successful, but here are some financial metrics you should have a handle on. Read more

Read these 5 accounting tips that can save you money and help your small business running smoothly.