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. 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. Read more
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Chicago SCORE Local Resources
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March 10: Why Diversity and Inclusion Need to Be Small Business Priorities
Diversity and inclusion are priorities that small business owners need to embrace for better retention rates, stronger workforce performance and more. Read more
March 3: Is Your Networking Not Working? Drastic Steps to Get Known, Connected and Paid
Whether you are connecting online or face-to-face, there are must-do’s in order to create lasting relationships to grow your business. Read more
February 27: Florida Sales and Use Tax – Helping You Succeed
During this webinar presented by tax specialists Jamese Blakely-Martin and Jeff Graham, you’ll learn the basics of state sales and use tax. Read more
February 20: Developing Your Overall Marketing Strategy
This webinar will give you the tools you need to quickly, easily and effectively create your ideal marketing strategy. Read more
February 13: 7 Steps to Starting a Business on a Shoestring Budget
This webinar will show you the 7 steps needed to start a business, even if you have a small budget. Find out everything you need to know to launch the dream. Read more
February 11: Ask the CPA 2020 - Tax Advice for Small Businesses
Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns. Read more
February 6: Creating a Sales Funnel to Increase Revenue
This presentation will discuss the sales funnel stages and how they affect consumer behavior, so you know what to do at each stage to maximize its impact. Read more
January 30: Trademarks & Copyrights - Is Your Brand Protected?
Learn how to protect your brand from imitators and competitors, why you need trademarks and copyrights, the type of content that can be protected and more. Read more
January 28: 7 Smart Credit Card Strategies for Entrepreneurs
In recognition of Financial Wellness Month, this session will share important insights for managing the use of credit cards in your business to your advantage. Read more