Startup Success with SCORE: October 2022

Resources to help you start your business and succeed. Get the latest expert tips & advice to start & grow your business. [View as Webpage]( STARTUP TOOLKIT October 2022 [FIND A MENTOR]( [WORKSHOPS]( [LIBRARY]( [MY CHAPTER]( [Should You Start or Grow a Small Business During a Recession?]( Starting a business in the next 12 months is a smart move, despite fears of a recession or inflation. Read this blog by small business expert Rieva Lesonsky to learn why. [READ MORE]( BUSINESS PLANNING RESOURCES OCTOBER 19 WEBINAR [Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Workshop]( Successful entrepreneurs have several things in common. In this webinar, you will learn what those qualities are, which ones you have and which ones to develop. OCTOBER 27 WEBINAR [What You Need to Know Before Moving Forward With Your Business Idea]( Are you ready to start a business? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of skills, experience, and support necessary to run a business. [SAVE MY SEAT]( [SAVE MY SEAT]( [Business Plan Template for a Startup Business]( Do you want to increase the odds that your business startup will be a success? Then download this step-by-step business plan template and use it to lay the groundwork for your new business. [DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE]( [Prepare and Protect Your Small Business]( As an entrepreneur, you put your heart and soul into making your business a success. So, ensuring your business is protected against the unexpected makes sense. That's where business insurance comes in. [READ MORE]( [NEW! SCORE Supplier Diversity & Certifications Course]( This new online course, sponsored by Altria, will help you start your journey as a diverse supplier eligible for procurement plans for government, not-for-profits and the private industry. Note, a small business must be in business for a minimum of two years in most cases to certify. It's never too early to start planning and knowing your options for when you're ready. [EXPLORE THE COURSE]( Start YOUR Business with a SCORE Mentor Give your startup the greatest chance of success. Reach your goals faster and avoid common mistakes with guidance from an expert. SCORE's volunteer mentors are available to provide you with free, expert confidential advice. [Fill out a request form]( and we will match you or you can [browse mentor profiles]( to find the expertise and best partner fit for you. [FIND MY MENTOR]( SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.   Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. [Find out more about our mission, vision and values]( Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( [[Instagram] ]( [[LinkedIn] ]( [[YouTube] ]( [Sign Up for SCORE Emails]( You're receiving this email because you opted in to SCORE emails.  Unsubscribe or use the Update Profile link below at any time to manage your preferences. Constant Contact is a proud sponsor of SCORE. SCORE Association | 1165 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20170 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by marketing@score.org powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](