Owning a business is exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, 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.
Traverse City SCORE Local Resources
The Business and Financial Planning tools below can be your first step toward small business success. Read more
Traverse City SCORE 2019 Workshops
Start or grow your business by taking one of the many evening or lunchtime workshops offered by Traverse City SCORE. Read more
Business Planning & Financial Statements Template Gallery
Download SCORE’s easy-to-use business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates to help you plan for a new business startup or grow your existing business. Read more
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Traverse City SCORE 2019 Workshops
Start or grow your business by taking one of the many evening or lunchtime workshops offered by Traverse City SCORE. Read more
Accountant List
These local professionals offer assistance to small business organizations in Northwest Michigan and will provide one-half hour of consultation, without charge, to those indicatin Read more
Attorney List
These local professionals offer assistance to small business organizations in Northwest Michigan and will provide one-half hour of consultation, without charge, to those indicatin Read more
Traverse City SCORE Local Resources
The Business and Financial Planning tools below can be your first step toward small business success. Read more
How to Handle Angry Customers: Turning Detractors into Promoters
Learn four ways to turn the negative customer encounters into positive ones to maintain your company’s reputation.
Keys to Understanding Vision, Values, Goals and Strategy
Get a better understanding of how your vision, values, goals and strategy can help you build a strong company and then put each one to use correctly. Read more
Five Sources of Quick Cash for Your Small Business
When your small business is facing a cash flow deficit, consider these five ways of obtaining cash quickly to keep your business moving. Read more
Managing Yourself: 3 Tips for Balancing Work as a New Freelancer
No matter how you define the term “freelancer,” it’s important to know how freelancers can balance their workload once they’re no longer salaried employees.
Protecting Your Ideas
Inventions aren’t all about scientific or mathematical formulas. Sometimes they’re just about the same entrepreneurial adage—find a niche and fill it.
Infographic: How Diversity Drives Business Success
Our latest infographic examines whether small businesses could benefit from hiring more diverse teams. Read more
Which State Should You Incorporate In?
Most entrepreneurs incorporate in their home states, but before incorporating in another state, for tax benefits, consider these factors. Read more
3-Year Cash Flow Statement
Use this 3-year cash flow statement template to create long-term cash flow projections and test different business scenarios. Read more