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The Services Directory contains the contact information for persons or firms providing services to small businesses in the greater Raleigh area. Read more
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
Click below to review the presentation in PDF form 2017 Intro to Entrepreneurship Workshop Raleigh Small Business Connect.pdf Read more
Get Found on Google Search Presentation
Click the link below to review the Get Found on Google Search and Maps presentation 2018 Get found on Google Search and Maps with video.pptx.pdf Read more
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:
- Be found by local customers
- Be found everywhere, on all devices
- Be found with online advertising
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Questions to Ask Franchisors
Download this template for a list of questions you should ask a potential franchisor before entering into any kind of agreement. Read more
Your Roadmap to Franchise Success
This eguide is intended to be a concise primer on how to navigate your way to franchise success. Read more
Customer Payment Trends are Changing. Are You?
In this month’s infographic, “How Customers Want to Pay: Is Your Small Business Keeping Up,” we delve into the customer payment trends now facing small businesses.
How to Upgrade Employee Learning Opportunities
U.S. companies spent $90.6 billion in employee learning in 2017 alone. Here are a few ideas for upgrading your employee learning opportunities, make better use of your budget and keep employees engaged.
Top Small Business Grants for Women
Women entrepreneurs have become a major force in the world of small business, and here are five grants specifically for them.
Infographic: How Customers Want to Pay - Is Your Small Business Keeping Up?
SCORE’s latest infographic examines popular payment types to help you decide whether your small business needs to update. 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
How to Explain Paycheck Withholdings, Deductions & Contributions to Your Employees
42% of all employees say taxes and deductions on their paycheck are confusing to read and understand. Here’s how to help employees understand their paycheck withholdings, deductions and contributions.
The #1 Reason Small Businesses Fail - And How to Avoid It
Do you know the #1 reason small businesses fail? Cash flow. Learn how you can control your cash flow problems.
The 7 Secrets to Stop Wasting Thousands on Poorly Run Meetings
A poorly run meeting can weaken company morale and cost you thousands of dollars in lost wages and productivity. Here are 7 secrets to running effective meetings.
Questions to Ask Franchisees
Before purchasing a franchise, talking to a current franchise owner could help you decide whether to buy a franchise or not. Read more