Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. 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.
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Insurance Coverages: What You Need To Protect A New Business
Every start-up business requires insurance as protection from the exposure of many risks. Are you covered? Read more
Rockland SCORE Mentor Advice
NEW 2018 Tax Law!!! From important tax planning tips to franchising basics, check out our informative mentor articles to help you with your business! Read more
New 2018 Tax Law & How It Affects Your Business/Personal Filings
Major tax changes have taken effect in 2018. Be sure how they might affect you and your business before you file. Read more
Franchising Basics
Understanding the basics of franchising may be just what you need to take that next step. Read more
Selling Your Business
Thinking about selling your business? Strategies to consider to help you successfully value and market your business. Read more
Valuing a Franchise for Resale
The four most common methods for determining your franchise value for a resale. Read more
The Sublease Provision
Understanding the sublease clause is important before signing. Consult with your attorney or real estate broker for clarification. Read more
Do I Really Need to Plan?
This time of the year is usually busy for small business owners. Last month, we covered actions to consider for year-end tax preparation. This is a planning component. Read more
Social Media is Now Mainstream
Not so long ago the words social media used to be a term that people spoke about to impress friends and to start a conversation about additional ways to brand their business, make Read more
Is Your Website Really Working? 4 Ways To Tell
Commercial Lease Pitfalls
Understanding the additional expenses beyond the lease payment is important to calculating your income potential. Read more