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Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery
Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more. Read more
How to Successfully Start a Business with the SCORE Startup Roadmap
The SCORE Startup Roadmap, sponsored by FedEx, is the perfect tool to start the journey to your new business. A SCORE mentor can be your guide along the way. Read more
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Local Funding Sources for Minority Owned Businesses
Browse these local funding sources for your minority owned business needs. Read more
SCORE Central VA Resources
We maintain a library of business information at our chapter office. We also maintain a list of links that our clients find informative for their business needs. Read more
Local Professional Services
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The Growing Importance of Employee Training
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Why Small Business Owners Need to Start Taking Design More Seriously
The competition for attention has never been fiercer, and small businesses need to use every tool at their disposal to stand out. Investing in effective design presents a significant opportunity for you to differentiate yourself.