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. Then, get advice and guidance to help you on your way by scheduling a meeting... 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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Google Analytics: Finding Treasures in a Sea of Data
Help give your business the edge by harnessing this powerful tool. Google Analytics can help you identify your most valuable digital marketing channels and website pages. Freddy... Read more
PPP Forgiveness Webinar
Michael A. Caruso, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer with mBank and a SCORE Mentor explains the application and documentation requirements. 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
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... 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... Read more
Traverse City SCORE Local Resources
The Business and Financial Planning tools below can be your first step toward small business success. Then, get advice and guidance to help you on your way by scheduling a meeting... Read more
8 Ways To Support Hispanic-Owned Businesses
To help you with ideas to advocate for Hispanic-owned businesses, we asked business professionals and executives this question for their best suggestions.
Starting Up with the Right Business Structure
Choosing your business structure is particularly important for Hispanic entrepreneurs and business owners.
Lanza tu negocio bajo la estructura correcta
Lanzar y desarrollar una empresa es un reto para cualquiera. Muchos empresarios nuevos desconocen los pasos para incorporar sus empresas, obtener un número de contribuyente fiscal (Tax ID en inglés), o abrir una cuenta bancaria empresarial
Promoción de video: Como mejorar la imagen visual de su negocio
Únete con Jose y aprende los Principios básicos de diseño, Conceptos y aplicaciones con color, y Creación de diseños basados en marcas/logos para redes sociales. Leer más
Small Business Outlook
Review a selection of current surveys and reports on the state of small businesses today.
5 COVID-19 Evolved Business Strategies
All businesses have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. How can you adjust your operation to thrive during lockdowns, stay open for customers, and keep staff engaged?