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
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
Fire Without Fear: What to Consider Before Choosing to Terminate
One of the most daunting responsibilities of small business owners is recognizing when it’s time to fire an employee. Learn how to protect yourself. Read more
Tips for Running Your Small Business Better: Securing Capital to Grow Your Business
Watch this 4-part video series from OnDeck to educate small business owners on the tools available to help make securing financing faster and a little easier. Read more
Why Businesses are Bad at Employee Feedback
Employees want to receive accurate or consistent feedback on their performance. Learn how to provide fair and useful feedback. Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisees
Before purchasing a franchise, talking to a current franchise owner could help you decide whether to buy a franchise or not. Learn what to ask. Read more
Tips for Running Your Small Business Better: Simplifying Small Business Financing
At OnDeck, we think that business owners have the best – and most difficult – job there is. This video shows how you can simplify small business financing. Read more
So You Want to Be the Boss?
The hiring process can be complex, and we want to help simplify it for you – so you can get it right the first time. Read more
17 Internal Financial Controls Every Small Business Should Have in Place
Every small business needs internal financial controls. Otherwise, you risk employee fraud, cash flow shortages or even bankruptcy. Read more
Business Fundability Quiz
The BusinessLoans.com Fundability Quiz is designed to show you which of the 9 most common business financing options your business may qualify for, and why. Read more