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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.

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Reading and Understanding Financial Statements

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IRS Links

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Business Plan Templates

Business Plan Templates Several Business plan templates to choose from. For business plan samples closely related to your business, please call our office for an appointme Read more

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What permits and licensing do I need for my chosen field?

Ohio Business Gateway Licenses and Permits by occupation SBA tool for Federal licensing and permits Read more

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Business Basics

Contains basic information on business plans, marketing plans, managing cash flow and more. A great place to start. Read more

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Financing, Mentorship, and Female Entrepreneurs

May 24, 2018, Bridget Weston Pollack

SCORE’s two latest infographics focus on financing challenges and mentorship’s impact on women entrepreneurs. They highlight the second and third parts of “The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship.”

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5 Features of a Great Side Gig Website

May 23, 2018, Jessica Thiefels

Use the following tips to great a great side gig website: one that can grow with your business, present you in the best light, and ensure interested parties are able to get in touch with you.

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Small Businesses Seek Cash Flow, Find Roadblocks

May 22, 2018, Rieva Lesonsky

Does your business have the cash flow it needs? Almost three-fourths of small and midsize businesses need access to cash more than they did in 2016. If they had more cash, the majority would use it for growth.

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Tardies, Call-ins and No-shows, OH MY!: How to Take Control of Employee Absences

Chronic employee absenteeism can cost your business money, undermine performance and impact staff morale. Read more

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Secrets to Managing a Store Successfully: Part I

May 17, 2018, Yamarie Grullon

Retail is a complex and challenging business, posing problems ranging from inventory management to theft prevention. Read the core principles and techniques you should apply to manage a store successfully.

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Support for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

May 16, 2018, Social Security’s Ticket to Work program

Do you want to be an entrepreneur and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Social Security’s Ticket to Work program may be able to help you on the path to success in self-employment.

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