Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
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.
Getting Started with SCORE Los Angeles
Are You Ready to Start a Business? Are you an Entrepreneur? What to Expect and Not to Expect From a Business Mentor....and much more to get you started on your way to success. Read more
Business Plans
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Find business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates & guides. Read more
Financial Projections
Finance & Business Planning Template Read more
Funding Resources
Looking for capital to start or grow your business? Check out local funding sources and guidance materials put together by SCORE volunteers. Read more
Permits & Other Business Information
SCORE Reference Card. Many useful phone numbers and e-mail addresses for your business. Read more
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Financial Statements Template
If you don't have your financial plan in order, you're not ready to start or grow in your business venture. Read more
Business Plan Template
Ready to start your business? Use this business plan template to get you going in the right direction. Read more
List of Startup Resources
We’ve scoured the internet to find the websites and tools that will help you get your business off the ground. Bookmark this list of startup resources. Read more
Product and Service Description Worksheet
Developing product and service descriptions doesn’t have to be daunting. SCORE’s worksheet can help you write compelling copy that converts. Read more
Where’s the Money? 10 Types of Small Business Financing and How to Qualify
This guide will help you understand ten popular types of financing available to small businesses and which ones are appropriate for your business now. Read more
Religious Nonprofit Organizations and Churches
Understanding differences between the terms “churches” and “religious organizations” is important for religious groups seeking 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. Read more
Infographic: Small Business Outlook and Challenges for 2020
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the outlook and challenges for small businesses in 2020. Read more
How to Minimize Risk in Your Business
Protect your small business from disasters, theft, fire, cybercrime and more with this checklist to identify and minimize risk. Read more
Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Personal Financial Statement Template
Has a lender or investor asked you for a personal financial statement? Use this free, downloadable template to document your assets, liabilities and net worth. Read more
Break-Even Analysis Template
When will your new business start making a profit? Find out by using this free, downloadable template to do a break-even analysis. Read more