Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating; but you have lots of support. Find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Browse these tools, then contact your SCORE mentor to get help putting your ideas into action.
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June 23: Selling to the Federal Government Market
23+ percent of all prime government contract dollars are awarded to small businesses. Read more
June 3: Rethinking Your Business in the COVID-19 Environment
Small businesses have suffered greatly from the impact of COVID-19 and still face many uncertainties as we prepare to reopen in a new and ever evolving post-pandemic environment. Read more
How to Hire Your First Employee
HSN American Dream Application Form
DC Government Business Resource Center
How to do business in Washington, DC with information related to taxes, regulatory issues, training, market information and events. Link: http://brc.dc.gov Read more
June 18: Protecting Your Business From Fraud
Smart tips for auditing your business finances as well as ways to monitor for potential risks to keep your business safe from fraud. Read more
POSTPONED: Increase Brand Awareness with Promotional Products and Retail Packaging
This webinar has been replaced with one that will help small business owners answer the questions that they have right now due to the impact of the coronavirus. Read more
July 16: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
With the right tools and communication plan, you can build long lasting connections with your clients and customers, from any location. Read more
July 9: Productize - Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product
Service companies have been among the worst hit by this pandemic. Learn the simple steps to "productize your service" and meet the immediate need of consumers. Read more
July 2: How To Protect & Grow the Value of Your Business During a Pandemic
Understand the value of your business today, and how to take advantage of the abundance of opportunities that exist to protect and grow your business value. Read more
June 24: A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success
In a time of such uncertainty, it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results - all with a limited amount of time and resources. Read more