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Ultimate Business Planner® 5.0
Need to write a business plan and don’t know where to start? “Ultimate Business Planner” is a Windows based software tool that significantly eases the burden of writing a formal... Read more
SCORE Las Vegas Local Resources
The following links provide access to helpful software and information regarding legal entities, statues, business income taxes, licenses, permits, ordinances, regulations and... Read more
Small Business Saturday: 8 Tips for Small Businesses to Increase Exposure, Leads, and Sales
Increase your sales this holiday season with our eight easy tips.
4 Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses
Every October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, the two organizations behind the international campaign — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) — are highlighting four key action steps that everyone can take to better protect themselves against cyber threats.
Growth Strategies for Veteran Entrepreneurs
While survival was the name of the game for many small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s entrepreneurs see a brighter future ahead. In Meta’s most recent Global State of Small Business report, small business owners in North America feel confident about surviving for at least another six months under present conditions. That’s good news for veteran-owned businesses strategizing how to grow to the next stage of success.
Marketing Tips for Your Veteran-Owned Business
Operating a small business comes with many challenges. And, as you well know, attracting customers is undoubtedly one of them today. According to the latest Global State of Small Business report from Meta, while business owners face fewer challenges than they did at the beginning of the year, “lack of customer demand” remains one of the “most prominent challenges.”
SWOT Analysis Worksheet
Download this worksheet to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for your business. This information can help you outline goals and strategies for your... Read more
Sales Forecast (12 months)
The sales forecast is the key to the whole financial plan, so it is important to use realistic estimates. Download SCORE's Sales Forecast template. Read more
Target Market Comparison Worksheet
Use this template to determine the differences between your target customers. Read more
Job Analysis Worksheet
Download this template to help you determine the responsibilities you will delegate and the essential qualities you need in your first employee. 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