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Monthly Cash Flow Template
Lack of cash is one of the biggest reasons small businesses fail. The Small Business Administration says that "inadequate cash reserves" are a top reason startups don't succeed. Read more
Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
Writing a business plan is an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can prepare for success. Read more
One Page Business Plan Template
This document is a one page business plan template that can be used to assist an entreprenuer in their efforts to start a business and create a business plan. Read more
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Get Found on Google Search Presentation
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Raleigh Small Business Connect
- Introduction - Small Business Realities
- Why do you want to start a business
- Your big idea - your company
- Marketing plan
- Much much more
Connect With Your Customers
- Connect on Google Maps
- Connect across devices
- Get you business on Google for free
- Much much more...
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Grow your business online:
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Congratulations to the 2018 SCORE Award Winners!
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It’s 2018. How Can You Not Have a Website Yet?
More than one-third of small business owners who still don’t have a website. Learn some of the many ways you’re missing out.
Posting Changes Show No Signs of Slowing Down: How Employers Can Keep Up
Feeling overwhelmed by labor law posting compliance? Not sure what’s necessary for your business right now? You’re not alone. Read more
Sole Proprietor vs. Single-member LLC
New entrepreneurs have a long list of to-dos when starting their businesses, including deciding their business structure. Learn the difference between a Sole Proprietor and Single-member LLC.
How to Increase the Profitability of Your Business
Here are a few basic reasons for a lower-than-desired profitability, which if you address, can provide a relatively quick and often easy solution.
Women at Work: How to Offer and Receive Support
How do women find better ways to support each other? How are they able to overcome the guise of competition and instead work to lift each other up?
Can You Use Unemployment Benefits to Start a Business?
You’ve been laid off from your job, and you’re applying to collect unemployment benefits. Can you use your unemployment benefits to finance your startup?
How to Use Social Media to Reach Your Customers
Our latest infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media” shows the best social media tips and tricks for reaching your customers of all ages.
8 Ways to Make Your Business Proposal Stand Out
When it comes to winning new customers, the proposal you put in front of potential clients is key. Learn how to ensure that all of your business proposals knock the socks off of your soon-to-be customers!
Infographic: How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media
Our infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media,” highlights the latest statistics on why and how to use social media to connect with your customers. Read more
The Elevator Pitch: What, Why and How?
An elevator pitch is a concise introduction of a business, a product or a service. Learn why you need one and how to create it.