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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Article
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
Template
HSN American Dream Application Form
Complete the attached American Dream Product Submission Request Form detailing key items regarding your product or product idea Read more
Checklist
How to Start a Business Workshop
Here are the slides for the How to Start a Business Workshop
SCORE-Evans-Finance-v3.pdf
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Checklist
Tips on Negotiating a Commercial Lease
Here are the slide for your upcoming workshop - Tips on Negotiating a Commercial Lease
Leasing-Tips-Workshop.pdf Read more
Template
How to Start a Business Workshop-Materials
How to Start a Business Workshop Materials:
How-to-Market-Your-Business-v1.pdf
FY 18 - NEWLOGO SBA Loan Programs.pdf
BusinessFinancev5.pdf Read more
Checklist
How to Hire Your First Employee
Listed below is a copy of the presentation deck for the How to Hire your First Employee Workshop
Simple-Steps-to-HiringYourFirstEmployee.pdf Read more
Live Webinar
August 23: Unlock Your Potential with an Accurate Business Valuation
August 23, 2018, 2:00pm EDT
Join us to gain insights from leading industry experts on how valuation affects exit strategies, retirement, and the unique family dynamics that business owners face. Read more
Live Webinar
October 18: Strategically and Successfully Grow Your Small Business
October 18, 2018, 11:00am EDT
This session will provide you with key aspects you should consider that will assure you have everything covered as you develop a plan for growth. Read more
Live Webinar
October 23: Increase Your Cash Flow with a CRM System
October 23, 2018, 1:00pm EDT
In this webinar, CRM expert Gene Marks will discuss how CRM systems can help your business increase sales, profits and cash flow. Read more
Live Webinar
October 30: Simple Social Media Graphics - Make Your Posts Visual
October 30, 2018, 11:00am EDT
This webinar will discuss the images you can create and share through social media, branding your visuals, how to get started designing and more. Read more
Live Webinar
November 1: Instagram Brand Ambassadors- The Future of Social Media Marketing
November 1, 2018, 1:00pm EDT
Attending this session you will learn how small businesses bring in more customers, beyond relying on just word of mouth, and drive sales, engagement and reach. Read more