Strategy & Planning Resources

The Board of Advisors exists primarily to provide strategic direction to a business entity. It consists of people of different backgrounds, professional experiences, and education.

Get Ready to Wear Many Hats as Small Business Owner

Today’s technology creates enormous opportunities for small and midsize companies to thrive in international markets. Being flexible, creative and innovative, small businesses make decisions quickly and lack the layers of bureaucracy found in larger companies. The playing field in the international arena is level for small businesses to achieve growth and sharpen owners and managers’ competitive spirit.

This is the second of two parts of a legal guide. It’s called “Get Your Legal Together – A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Creatives” by Grant Atkinson, Founder/Managing Attorney at Framework Law Group PC.

This is the first two parts of a legal guide. It’s called “Get Your Legal Together – A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Creatives” by Grant Atkinson, Founder/Managing Attorney at Framework Law Group PC.

While survival was the name of the game for many small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s entrepreneurs see a brighter future ahead. In Meta’s most recent Global State of Small Business report, small business owners in North America feel confident about surviving for at least another six months under present conditions. That’s good news for veteran-owned businesses strategizing how to grow to the next stage of success.

Download this worksheet to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for your business. This information can help you outline goals and strategies for your... Read more

Download this template to help you determine the responsibilities you will delegate and the essential qualities you need in your first employee. Read more

In order to reach, connect with and sell to your target market, you need to have a firm grasp on who they are. Conducting market research will help you develop a fuller picture of... Read more

In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions. Read more

As an entrepreneur, you put your heart and soul into making your business a success. So, ensuring your business is protected against the unexpected makes sense. That's where business insurance comes in. This article will help you understand the different kinds of insurance you can purchase and how they can help you mitigate risks.