Financing & Capital Resources

Connie Inukai loved to dine out with her friends, but, at age 68, she had trouble reading the small print on menus and bills in dimly lit restaurants. She was not alone in this challenge; people over 55 experience a decline in vision making reading in darker settings difficult. There had to be a better solution, she thought, than passing reading glasses around the table or fumbling with the flashlight app on her smart phone. The idea for Tip ‘n Split was born, and, with no prior experience, Connie got to work in 2013. “[A]fter 40 years as a University instructor, I put away my teaching materials and launched my own product.”

Access to capital continues to be one of the major factors blocking the progress and growth of Hispanic business owners. Read more

Identify the crucial factors lenders are evaluating now, and steps you can take to position your business for financing in the coming months and years. Read more

Observe los cambios que puede realizar en su negocio y comprenda lo que eso significa para sus ventas y costos. Read more

In chapter 5 of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll assess how much money you can contribute and how much you’ll need to get from outside sources for your startup. Read more

This free online business workshop will help you determine the financial needs for your small business. Read more

In this module, you will learn about accounting and bookkeeping systems, sources of capital, the six C’s of credit, and banking relations. Read more

In this online module, you'll learn the importance of financial planning, how to build your financial model, how to understand financial statements and more. Read more

Esta guía te ayudará a entender los 10 tipos preferidos/populares de financiamiento disponibles para PYMEs. Read more

SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the challenges of Hispanic entrepreneurs during the pandemic. It highlights the findings of “The Megaphone Of Main Street: The Impact of... Read more

Systemic racism has made it difficult for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to be successful over the past century. We take a look at why this barrier exists and resources for Black entrepreneurs.

Although Hispanic and other minority entrepreneurs are becoming an economic force, they are underrepresented in business. Eliminating obstacles that hinder the progress, growth, and success of these small businesses is an imperative that can drive innovation, create jobs, and grow our nation’s economy.