Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of resources at your finger tips! No matter what format you prefer, we have lots of information for you. Browse these tools, then get help putting your ideas into action!
We've picked out some of our favorite resources to share with you (below). Want even more templates, articles, blogs and podcasts? We've got them on every business topic! See More Resources...
Template
Business Plan For a Startup Business
The real value of creating a business plan is not in having the finished product in hand; rather, the value lies in the process of researching and thinking about your business in... Read more
Template
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more. Read more
Article
Small Business Guide to Online Marketing
Greater Hartford SCORE’s Version of
Online Marketing 101
Many small businesses understand their products or services and how to deliver those products to their customers or... Read more
Article
Finding Financing for Your Small Business In Connecticut
Accessing Capital Overview:
All businesses, regardless of their size, require capital – money with which to get started, to operate, and to grow and expand. Whether you are... Read more
eGuide
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Ready to start your dream business? The Simple Steps for Starting Your Business courses can help you determine if starting a business is right for you. Read more
eGuide
Simple Steps for Growing Your Business Workbook
SCORE is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. As part of that goal, we offer this educational resource to help you plan for that success. Read more
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eGuide
Simple Steps for Growing Your Business
Learn how to grow your business with this free guide. Read more
eGuide
Intro to Internet Marketing
Reference materials from a workshop given by SCORE - Greater Hartford.
Facilitator: Jeffrey Cohen Read more
Article
Follow Your Gut Or Do Some Analysis?
Many people dream of starting their own business. Their ideas feel solid to them. They’re sure that they are the only one with this idea.
But is there a market for this idea? At... Read more
Article
Creating Value Through Effective Cost Negotiation
In a previous article, I stressed the importance of knowing your cost. I am here again to stress that point, but now for a different reason – cost negotiation.
In cost negotiation... Read more
Article
Knowing Your Cost to Boost Your Profits
There are many reasons people start a business, but the bottom line is that you must clear a profit or the business will not survive. (Even a non-profit business must have a... Read more
Checklist
Checklist for Starting a Business in CT
In addition to getting an idea, developing a business plan, determining funding, thinking about all the details of operating a business, there are the ‘formal’ steps with the... Read more
eGuide
Considerations For Selection of a CPA
What is a CPA?
A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial... Read more
Article
What Business Grants Are Available in Connecticut?
Applying for Grants Overview:
Grants in any state have a very specific objective to support. The grant giving organization needs to know that their spent dollars are going to... Read more
Article
Finding Financing for Your Small Business In Connecticut
Accessing Capital Overview:
All businesses, regardless of their size, require capital – money with which to get started, to operate, and to grow and expand. Whether you are... Read more
Article
Small Business Guide to Online Marketing
Greater Hartford SCORE’s Version of
Online Marketing 101
Many small businesses understand their products or services and how to deliver those products to their customers or... Read more
Article
Do You Have A Small Business Exit Strategy Yet?
What is an Exit Plan and Why Should I Care?
As a small business owner, you’d rather plan for growth than for the end game of your business. Someday, whether by design or by... Read more
Template
Business Plan For a Startup Business
The real value of creating a business plan is not in having the finished product in hand; rather, the value lies in the process of researching and thinking about your business in... Read more