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
Exit Your Business on Your Terms
Exiting business, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, requires forethought and focus. Use this eguide to help ensure that you're prepared for whenever you leave your small... Read more
Protecting Your Business from the Unexpected
Ensure that your business is protected by creating a Business Continuity Plan. Use this eguide to prepare your business for the unexpected. Read more
4-Step Research Plan
Choosing the right franchise is important to being successful. Use these four steps to build and adhere to a research plan for selecting a franchise.
Why COVID-19 Is the Turning Point for Fempreneurship?
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit female entrepreneurs particularly hard. In this article, we take a closer look at how the pandemic has impacted women business owners and entrepreneurs and what they can expect in the future.
New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: How to Qualify and Apply
More PPP loans, EIDL grants, Pandemic Unemployment benefits, and other small business relief are coming soon. Here we do our best to explain the legislation that includes a new... Read more
What Does It Mean To Be a Successful Woman in Business?
From making a difference in someone's life to initiating meaningful change in your industry, here are several ways women radiate success in business that may help you.