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
Posting Changes Show No Signs of Slowing Down: How Employers Can Keep Up
Feeling overwhelmed by labor law posting compliance? Not sure what’s necessary for your business right now? You’re not alone. Read more
Infographic: How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media
Our infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media,” highlights the latest statistics on why and how to use social media to connect with your customers. Read more
Join Us for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19
SCORE has partnered with OSHA in support of the Safe+Sound Campaign from August 13-19, 2018. Does your small business have a safety and health program? Read more
Infographic: How Customers Want to Pay - Is Your Small Business Keeping Up?
SCORE’s latest infographic examines popular payment types to help you decide whether your small business needs to update. 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
Knowing the Laws, Managing the Intricacies of Employee Time Off
As an employer, you’re responsible for understanding and upholding legally allowed absences. Which ones do you know about? And is your business in compliance? Read more
Infographic: Employee Perks - Attract and Retain Workers for Your Small Business
SCORE’s latest infographic shows how employee perks can attract and retain talented employees and what you can incorporate in your small business. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections Excel template to calculate your startup expenses, payroll costs, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement and more. Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #3: The Impact of Mentoring on Business Success
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the impact of mentoring on business success. Read more