Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Find resources to help you start or grow your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
10 Simple Steps to Finding Customers and Delivering the Goods
SCORE and UPS Store booklet for entrepreneurs including practical information ranging from pre-marketing ideas and starting as a home-based entrepreneur to shipping and outsourcing Read more
Charlotte Entrepreneur Growth Report
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute Charlotte Entrepreneur Growth Report Read more
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Charlotte SCORE Client Websites
Video of Charlotte SCORE Client Success Story
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners! The Charlotte Chapter of SCORE is here to help. Read more
Starting a New Business: Through the Eyes of Successful Entrepreneurs
A Practical Guide for Financial Success. Read more
Business Plan for a Startup Business
Business Plan for a Startup Business - A detailed guide for a business plan Read more
3 Page Business Plan - Spanish & English
Business Plan for a Startup Business / Plan de Negocios para Empezar un Negocio Read more
2 Page Business Plan Outline
Charlotte SCORE Chapter - 2 Page Business Plan Outline Read more
10 Mistakes That Start-Up Entrepreneurs Make
10 Mistakes That Start-Up Entrepreneurs Make - The Wall Street Journal - When it comes to starting a successful business, there's no surefire playbook that contains the winning gam Read more
Financing Your Small Business
Financing Your Small Business: How to Borrow Money from People You Don’t Know – SCORE/Circle Lending Pamphlet Read more
Putting Together Your Funding Proposal
SCORE & Access to Capital Presentation - Putting Together Your Funding Proposal Read more
How to Pay Business Debts You Can't Afford
How to Pay Business Debts You Can't Afford - SCORE-Corporate Turnaround Debt Relief Pamphlet Read more
Funding Your Business 101
Funding Your Business 101 by George McAllister, Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Read more