Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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Starting a Business in Charlottesville
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. Read more
Is Business Plan Software Enough?
Today’s powerful software products enable you to easily build a website, manage your finances, and even prepare and file your taxes. Not surprisingly, business plan software can help you craft the key planning document for your new small business, from writing the various section texts to making pro forma financial projections.
Managing a Remote Team: Tips Shared By Entrepreneurs Thriving During the Pandemic
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic small business owners, and their teams, are working remotely to keep their business running. Here are some of the best ways to keep your team motivated and engaged while face-to-face interaction is no longer an option.
What Insurance is Best for a Small Business?
To help small businesses navigate through complicated insurance policies, we asked small business owners about the insurance policies they value within their companies.
Small Business Bankruptcy: Failure or Reset?
Small business owners rarely utilize bankruptcy as a tool to handle financial difficulties, according to statistics gathered by SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses. Read more
SBA Funding Updates
Bookmark this page to view the latest news on SBA loans, grants, and other funding opportunities. Read more
5 Reasons Why Workplace Diversity Is Key For Business Growth
ADEI-focused mindset can help you to enrich your small business, connect you to your customers, and benefit your community. Here are some practical ways your small business can embrace change and diversity.
Black Business Owner Spotlight
Black businesses and Black business owners have faced increasing challenges during 2020 and into 2021. Rieva Lesonsky talks with three Black business owners to get their advice and perspective.