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Join Us for Safe + Sound Week, August 13-19
SCORE has partnered with OSHA in support of the Safe+Sound Campaign from August 13-19, 2018. Does your small business have a safety and health program? Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisors
Download this template for a list of questions you should ask a potential franchisor before entering into any kind of agreement. Read more
Your Roadmap to Franchise Success
This eguide is intended to be a concise primer on how to navigate your way to franchise success. Read more
Where’s the Money? 10 Types of Small Business Financing and How to Qualify
This guide will help you understand ten popular types of financing available to small businesses and which ones are appropriate for your business now. 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. Read more
Knowing the Laws, Managing the Intricacies of Employee Time Off
As an employer, you’re responsible for understanding and upholding legally allowed absences. Which ones do you know about? And is your business in compliance? Read more
Tardies, Call-ins and No-shows, OH MY!: How to Take Control of Employee Absences
Chronic employee absenteeism can cost your business money, undermine performance and impact staff morale. 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
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