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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The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #2: Financing and Female Entrepreneurs
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the financing challenges of female entrepreneurs. Read more
“Don’t Ask THAT!” – How to Avoid Illegal Job Application Questions
Finding qualified candidates who are a good fit for your company is crucial. Read more
The Megaphone Of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #1: Women-Owned Business Success
SCORE’s latest infographic answers: are women-owned businesses as successful as male-owned businesses? Read more
How to Document Disciplinary Issues with Employees
Discipline puts an employee on notice of the severity of a problem, as well as the consequences for not correcting it. Read more
Business Plan Template for an Established Business
Download our free business plan template for your established business as a Word doc. Read more
12-Month Profit and Loss Projection
Download this template to track your revenue and expenses so you can forecast your profits and losses for the next 12 months. Read more
Infographic: The Family Business—Successes and Obstacles
Of the 28.8 million small businesses in America, 19% are owned by families. Family-owned businesses employ 60% of the US workforce and create 78% of all new jobs. Read more
Customer Service: Small Business, Big Advantage
Small businesses have a big advantage when it comes to customer service. Read more
No Handbook? No Problem! 5 “Must-Have” Employee Policies for Any Small Business
If your business employs just a few workers, it’s in your best interest to establish clear workplace guidelines. Read more
8 Tax Steps to Take When Hiring Employees
When hiring employees for the first time, you need to know about tax, safety, benefits and privacy-related legal issues. Read more
Simple Steps to Choosing the Right Financing
Consider the differences between the traditional lending process and the online lending process. Read more