Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
You have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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Information for SCORE Twin Cities Clients
There is a wealth of information available on starting a business in Minnesota. This page is a place to start exploring that information. We aim to give every person the support... Read more
Free SMALL Business Legal Advice with SCORE Twin Cities
LegalCORPS is a nonprofit organization with the mission of expanding access to legal services in the area of business law through the services of volunteer attorneys. Read more
Financial Projection Model-Excel
An Excel Workbook of 21 Worksheets that develops a three year financial plan or financial projection example. Produces balance sheet, sample profit and loss and cash flow... Read more
New $10,000 EIDL Grants: Do You Qualify?
Congress has allocated another $40,000,000,000 in EIDL grants (advances) in the new stimulus bill. Get advice on whether you qualify for these grants with an extended deadline. Read more
New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: How to Qualify and Apply
More PPP loans, EIDL grants, Pandemic Unemployment benefits, and other small business relief are coming soon. Here we do our best to explain the legislation that includes a new... Read more
The Benefits of Business Mentoring: 8 Business Mentors Weigh In
What are the benefits business leaders personally receive by serving as a business mentor? To identify these benefits, we asked expert business mentors about their experiences in guiding entrepreneurs towards success.
How to Ask Someone in Your Network for a Favor
It’s important to build mutually beneficial relationships with your network to help one another fuel your successes. But sometimes asking these professional references or acquaintances for a favor isn't easy. Use these rules to make it easier.
New PPP Funding: What We Know So Far
The second round of PPP funding is now available. Make sure that you're aware of the latest information concerning funding, application, and repayment of this latest round.
3 Best Practices for Small Business Owners’ Annual Review
You should review your business practices at least once a year to ensure you're utilizing your time and resources to their best advantage. Use these three best practices to grow your company.
How to Set up an Online Presence for Your Business
Let’s explore how adopting digital strategies can help you establish a robust online presence, reach more potential customers, cement relationships with your existing customer base, and build brand awareness for your entire company
What the Latest Covid-19 Relief Bill Means for Your Small Business
On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new coronavirus relief bill. Here’s what it means for the coronavirus relief programs: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).