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
June 17: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
Discover Google Workspace tools that can help you work and manage your small business remotely. Read more
April 20: What the Most Successful Businesses Are Doing in 2021 - Trends You’ll Want to Jump on Now
Join this conversational webinar about continuing patterns, new small business trends, and the biggest changes that will impact your business this year. Read more
April 13: Your Money. Your Business. Your Life.- Funding and Financing Your Black-Owned Business
Learn how to be attractive to lending partners, funding options to consider, develop your business pitch to smartly leverage financing options to grow your business. Read more
April 8: Volunteering in 2021 - How it Can Help Small Businesses Grow in Your Community
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, CEO of SCORE Bridget Weston and SCORE Certified Mentor and District Director Ed Coleman share their expertise. Read more
April 6: The State of the Small Business - 2021 Economic and Labor Market Outlook
How soon will the economy return to pre-pandemic levels? What are the latest small business jobs figures? Get the answers to these questions and more. Read more
April 1: 7 Steps to Build Your Platform and Stand Out in a Noisy World
This empowering webinar will teach the seven critical steps to begin leveraging stages and using your story to scale your business. Read more
March 30: Virtually Creating Your Trifecta Tribe - Mentors, Peers & Mentees in Business
Now more than ever, it is imperative to the success of your business that you are engaged in and adept at building ethical, authentic, and diverse connections. Read more