Business Plans & Startup Assistance Resources

New businesses need to get licenses and permits, and those that sell food need more than most. This checklist explains what you’ll need to open a restaurant. Read more

Many successful nonprofits have been the beneficiaries of advice from experienced SCORE mentors. These are just a few of their inspiring stories.

This webinar will cover key considerations when buying a business, marketing and growth considerations, evaluating your progress as your business grows and more. Read more

Let's explore the driving factors—generational changes, more women / minorities, veterans becoming entrepreneurs—and what they mean for the future of business. Read more

In 2016, the US Census Bureau reported that veterans own a whopping 7.5% of small businesses in the US – that’s 405,235 businesses out of 5.4 million nationwide!

Starting a nonprofit is like starting any corporation, but there are a few additional steps if you plan to accept donations or apply for tax-exempt status. Read more

In 2016, the Youngstown, Ohio chapter received a $5,000 grant through SCORE’s national office to promote the area Farmers’ Market.

You’ve been laid off from your job, and you’re applying to collect unemployment benefits. Can you use your unemployment benefits to finance your startup?

Personalized Blankets creates personalized, meaningful baby gifts. But after more than 15 years, learn how the owner was able to reinvigorate her business.

How do women find better ways to support each other? How are they able to overcome the guise of competition and instead work to lift each other up?

SCORE client Irwin Myers was comfortable behind the camera, but he didn’t feel as prepared to run his company, Video One Productions. Enter SCORE.

Learn how new business Nantucket Spider grew in just 4 years to a dozen-plus products distributed in 600+ stores and online.