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
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4 Reasons You’re Not Getting Approved for Business Financing
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Measuring Success: How to Optimize Performance with Key Small Business Metrics
Ensure that you're using the right metrics to meet your goals and grow your business.
14 Things to Be Thankful for as an Entrepreneur
There is so much to be thankful for as an entrepreneur. See what these business owners are most grateful for today.
Holiday Retailing Outlook
Make sure that you're prepared for online and in-person sale with this holiday sales forecast.