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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Preparing for your SCORE Appointment
Preparing for your appointment is optional, but if you do a little beforehand it greatly enhances the effectiveness of your mentoring session and you maximize the mentor’s ability... Read more
Local Coronavirus Business Resources
SCORE Chicago is committed to providing you the best service we can during this time. The following is a list of SBA and state resources to help affected businesses secure needed... Read more
Jennifer Barncard, of Popsicle Social Media - Featured Business Owner
Meet Jennifer Barncard, owner of Popsicle Social Media and Featured Business Owner at SCORE Chicago this week. Learn how she started and what tips she has for your success. Read more
Chicago SCORE Local Resources
Use these templates, tools and resources to help with your business needs. Read more
National Small Business Week Virtual Conference 2020
This event will include educational presentations and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt and innovate. Read more
August 5: Home-Based Business Ownership - Is It the Next Step in Your Career?
Key topics will be addressed as it relates to finding the perfect home-based business to meet your lifestyle and goals. Read more
July 27: How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation
If you are wondering how to use LinkedIn properly so you can get noticed, build your 1st-degree connections, gain exposure, and boost revenue, tune in! Read more
July 22: The Million Dollar Marketer's Roadmap- How to Build a Solid Digital Marketing Foundation
This value-packed workshop provides a roadmap to build a solid digital marketing foundation and strive toward those coveted seven figures of revenue. Read more
July 15: Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing
Five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand. Read more
July 1: Power Branding-Getting and Keeping Your Next Customer
Easy-to-implement strategies for building a STRONG brand that gets customers coming to you, buying again, and referring others to you. Read more
June 28: Successful Small Business Pricing Strategies
Learn how to price your goods/services in a way that can cover your costs, ensure profitability, and ensure continuous business operations. Read more
Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
We will explore resources and e-commerce tools that businesses can access through Shopify, as well as how small businesses can build online operations. Read more