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Grow With Google Digital Readiness Series
SCORE is proud to announce a partnership with Grow with Google and the International Downtown Association (IDA) to launch a four-part free digital readiness series designed to... Read more
From Veteran to Entrepreneur - Steps to Start and Find Funding
This educational webinar will provide actionable step-by-step guidance on starting a business and filing proper documents to gain funds. Read more
View WebinarSBA Coronavirus Relief Options
In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
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Recorded National Webinars for nonprofits selected and reviewed for you by the SCORE Madison Nonprofit Committee. Read more
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Should I Form A Corporation Or An LLC? What's The Point? by Bill Ferguson
If the legal protection of the two types of these business entities is almost the same, which is better, corporation or LLC? Most of the time, the simple answer is this – an LLC is better. It’s simpler to form and it allows for the most favorable tax elections.
Mission Statements - Who Needs Them? by Kenneth Wundrow
Businesses need mission statements to tell the public and especially their customers what it is the business does.
To Be (Self-Employed ) or Not To Be by Bill Ferguson
It takes more than a better mousetrap to be successful in business. The purpose here is to tell you what you need to be successful, in addition to the better mousetrap.
Lean Manufacturing Tools by Nick Cray
One of the early-developed lean tools, developed in the 1930’s, is The 5 Whys. It is a problem-solving technique developed by the founder of Toyota Industries Corporation, Sakichi Toyoda. It's also useful for solving your business problems, regardless of your industry.
It's As Simple As Asking a Question by Kathleen Paris
I have had an exciting, intense and wonderful career as a management consultant and have worked with organizations around the world. I have worked with groups trying to chart their future, groups that were stuck trying to get to the future, groups that were locked in conflict, and all kinds of situations in between.
Addressing The New Normal
Download this guidance on action document for your nonprofit so that you can take now to prepare for the “new normal." Read more