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 & Financial Projections
These tools can be your first step towards small business success. Find business planning, finance, sales, marketing and management templates & guides. 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
Sales & Marketing
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Other Business Information
Other Information about Doing Business in LA (both County and City) 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
Annual Marketing Budget Template
Use this downloadable Annual Marketing Budget template to plan the budget for your small business’s marketing and advertising efforts. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Download this financial projections template to calculate your small business expenses, sales forecast, cash flow, income statement, break-even analysis & more. Read more
Financial History & Ratios
Looking at your business’s financial history and ratios helps you keep tab on your company’s financial health. Here’s what financial ratios measure. Read more
3-Year Cash Flow Statement
Use this 3-year cash flow statement template to create long-term cash flow projections and test different business scenarios. 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
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
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
Distribution Channel Assessment Worksheet
Conduct a distribution channel assessment to gauge whether your products are getting to your target customers in the most effective way. Read more