Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
Business Start-Up
- So You Want to be an Entrepreneur
- Considerations Before Starting a Business
- Starting a Business in New Jersey
- Costing, Pricing, Break-Even - 3-Step Start-up Formula
- Advisory Board - How to Form
Business Planning
- Business Plan for a Start-up
- Business Plan for an Established Business
- Business Plan Handbook
- Business Plan Sample
- Business Plans - Common Flaws
- Insurance Considerations for Small Business
Franchising
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Grow Your Business thru Acquisition
- Position a Business for Sale
- Your Business is Worth What?
- Buy / Sell Business Websites ***NEEDS Revisions for NJ****
Non-Profits
- Business Plan for Non-Profit
- Non-Profit Organizations - Answers to Five Basic Questions
- Forming a Non-Profit Corporation - Quick Answers
- Planning Tools for Non-Profits
- Closing or Transferring a Non-Profit Business
Government Contracting
Tax Planning
International Trade
Internet Safety
Legal
- Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
- Intellectual Property - Overview
- Intellectual Property - Provisional Patent Information
- Business Structures - Comparisons of Forms
Financing
- SBA Loan Programs Chart
- Loans for Start-up and Existing Businesses
- CDC Small Business Finance Programs
- CDC Small Business Finance 3-Step Loan Process
- SBA Loan Fact Sheet
- Understanding Your FICO Score
- Crowdfunding - IndieGoGo Checklist
- SCORE Financial Projections Template
Sales, Marketing & PR
Human Resources
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- Legal Issues (94) Apply Legal Issues filter
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- Buying or Selling a Business (33) Apply Buying or Selling a Business filter
- Product Development & Manufacturing (25) Apply Product Development & Manufacturing filter
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- Government Regulations & Contracting (7) Apply Government Regulations & Contracting filter
- Solopreneur/Freelancer (40) Apply Solopreneur/Freelancer filter
- Women Entrepreneurs (30) Apply Women Entrepreneurs filter
- Minority Entrepreneurs (19) Apply Minority Entrepreneurs filter
- Young Entrepreneurs (15) Apply Young Entrepreneurs filter
- Veteran Entrepreneurs (7) Apply Veteran Entrepreneurs filter
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs (6) Apply Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs filter
- Rural Entrepreneurs (3) Apply Rural Entrepreneurs filter
- Retail & Wholesale Trade (31) Apply Retail & Wholesale Trade filter
- Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations (23) Apply Nonprofit, Public and Professional Organizations filter
- Accommodation & Food Services (19) Apply Accommodation & Food Services filter
- Professional & Business Services (14) Apply Professional & Business Services filter
- Home or Personal Maintenance Services (13) Apply Home or Personal Maintenance Services filter
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (12) Apply Arts, Entertainment & Recreation filter
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Critical Selling Skills for Small Business
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Northeastern NJ Useful Links
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The best time to apply for a small business loan is when you aren’t in desperate need. Find out how planning ahead can boost your chances of getting a loan. Read more
10 Tech Tools For Small Businesses
Unlike large corporations that are slow to make technological advances, small businesses can quickly and successfully switch to new tech in their day to day operations. Here are the top 10 tech tools that will help elevate your small business today!
Simple Email Template: 4 Benefits for Your Business
An email template can help you to streamline and improve your email marketing strategy.
COVID-19 Changed Marketing, But The Core Rules Are The Same
Learn how to rethink the 4P's of marketing for your business in the COVID-19 era so you can grow into this "new normal" instead of focusing on simply surviving.
Insights to Help Minority Business Owners Build Strong Brand Identity for their Companies
Building a brand identity can help minority entrepreneurs refine their vision and increase sales.
Answer These 3 Questions Before You Apply for a Small Business Loan
Understanding what lenders want to know before you apply for a business loan is a good way to prepare for the questions they will ask. Read more
The Megaphone Of Main Street: The Impact of Covid-19, Infographic #3 - Impact on Small Businesses
SCORE's latest infographic highlights the findings of part 3 of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: The Impact of Covid-19” data report. Read more
How to Host a Successful Virtual Event When You Can't Meet In Person
If you’re struggling to shift from offline to online with your events, here’s what you need to know about getting started with virtual events.
Protect Your Business During Covid-19
Now that we know more about the impact of Covid, it’s time to prepare for what may come next and manage any risks our businesses face.