Strategy & Planning Resources

New to networking. Here is a quick list of essentials for networking that everyone should make part of their game plan.

Many meetings are minimally effective and actually cost the organization thousands of dollars annually. Learn about the “smart” meeting revolution.

With the right passion, motivation, and the right people supporting you along the way, the path to owning a small business c​an ​be yours. Read more

Acquisition entrepreneurs apply their business-building smarts not to a fresh startup, but to buying and growing existing businesses.

Being a business owner can be exhausting. Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” answers questions recently about how she has thrived in business nearly 20 years.

In this story of small business success, Customer Program Manager Adam Stolz of Zepher worked with a SCORE mentor.

Is customer demand enough to expand your business? Before you run out to lease another property, follow these 6 tips to see if you’re ready. Read more

SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more

While small business owners in the United States believe their future is bright, they are also facing some challenges that could put their businesses at risk.

Companies focus time, attention and money on winning new business, but in the process, let the business they already have slip away.