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Slides From "Getting Grants for Your Small Business" at the Shaker Library 9/20/16
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Marketing for Your Business: slides from 2/18/16 at the Westlake Library
The objective of these slides is: To help you understand what marketing is. To help you learn how to conduct market research. Read more
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Slides From "Getting Grants for Your Small Business" at the Shaker Library 9/20/16
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Marketing for Your Business: slides from 2/18/16 at the Westlake Library
List of Startup Resources
We’ve scoured the internet to find the websites and tools that will help you get your business off the ground. Bookmark this list of startup resources. Read more
What to Know Before You Copyright a Creative Work
You should understand of how a copyright helps protect your business’ intellectual property and the documentation you’ll need to get started.
Why is Web Accessibility Important for Your Small Business Website?
There are still accessibility barriers that make it harder for persons with disabilities to use websites independently. Is your business website accessible?
Product and Service Description Worksheet
Developing product and service descriptions doesn’t have to be daunting. SCORE’s worksheet can help you write compelling copy that converts. 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
Should You Track Your Employees Via GPS?
GPS tracking employees is currently in force in the workplace, and its use is growing. Should your small business GPS track your workers?
Religious Nonprofit Organizations and Churches
Understanding differences between the terms “churches” and “religious organizations” is important for religious groups seeking 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. Read more
Preparing for 2020: Outlook and Challenges for Small Businesses
The economy helped many small businesses thrive in 2019, but 2020 could be a whole different story. Here are the trends and challenges you may face this year.