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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Validating a Local B2C Business Idea
If you don’t have customers, you don’t have a business. First things first, who’s going to buy what you’re selling? And why buy your product, or service, instead of the competitions?
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Find helpful business information and resources. SCORE Madison provides FREE business mentoring, consulting, and educational seminars and workshops to businesses and entrepreneurs... Read more
Small Business Basics
This invaluable guide on business planning basics will help get you on your way to making your entrepreneurial dreams come true. 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
March 18: How to Define Your Vision and Increase the Probability of Success
Did you know you can increase the probability of making your vision come true by 50-80%? Read more
March 11: Ask the CPA 2021 - Tax Advice for Your Small Business
The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns and offer tax advice you can implement throughout the year. Read more
March 2: Reach More E-Commerce Customers with Expert Online Marketing Tips
From your website to social channels, following these online marketing tips can help new customers find you and accelerate your growth. Read more
February 25: Expand to New Markets with Small Business International Shipping
Find out how to speed up growth by shipping to international customers, with less paperwork and fewer obstacles than you may think. Read more
February 23: Shoestring Solutions to Common Startup Issues
This webinar will help you understand what the most common startup pitfalls are and how to avoid or solve them - without spending a lot of money! Read more
February 18: Choose the Right E-Commerce Technology to Grow Your Small Business
Discover how the right technology can help you scale up, improve efficiency, and create a friction-free customer experience. Read more
February 16: Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses
This session will get you more informed about your finances, understand your numbers, and make better financial decisions. Read more