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
Find business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates & guides. Then, get advice from a SCORE mentor for one-on-one assistance. 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
5 Reasons Solopreneurs Should Consider Getting an EIN
If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social Security Number?
How to Build Your Bench of Employees
As your business grows, building a strong bench of employees becomes increasingly important to success. Here's how. Read more
5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Team
Here are five simple things you can do as a small business owner to help your team feel the progress they are making.
From Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military.
5 Digital Marketing Tips to Grow Your Beauty Salon Business
Here’s how you can compete when it comes to using social media, email and other marketing tools to create a vibrant beauty business.
16 Steps to Starting a Business While Working Full Time — STEP 6: Know the Rules
In step 6 of the “16 Steps to Starting a Business While Working Full Time” eBook, learn how to stay on your current employer’s good side, and know the rules.
How to Explain Paycheck Withholdings, Deductions & Contributions to Your Employees
Here’s how to help employees at your small business understand their paycheck withholdings, deductions and contributions.