SCORE eNews: Business Planning and Startup Resources

Plus, getting ready to grow and more... We've gathered the best new SCORE content for you [View in Browser]( [scoreLogo_email600px image](   PREPARING FOR GROWTH [person writing on grand opening sign]( [When Should You Expand a Business? 7 Signs It's Time For a Business Expansion]( See seven signs that you should look for in your own business to recognize when it's time to expand. [RECOGNIZE WHEN TO EXPAND]( [training-employee image]( [How to Train New Managers]( Find out what you can do to make sure your new management is ready to support your business growth. [ADD NEW MANAGERS >]( [GettyImages-863753410-small-business-growth image]( [12 Low or No-Cost Programs for Business Growth]( Check out these programs that can help you move your business to the next level. [EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS >]( [Talk to a Mentor About Expanding Your Business]( Ready to move to the next step in your business? SCORE mentors can provide personalized advice for your specific situation. Begin working with a SCORE mentor for FREE.  [GET STARTED WITH A MENTOR](   STRATEGIC FINACIAL PLANNING [Set Your Financial Business Goals for the New Year in 5 Easy Steps]( With these five steps, you'll be able to set and attain your financial business goals in 2024. [SET YOUR 2024 GOALS >](     [people working on spreadsheets and graphs]( [Twelve-Month Cash Flow Template]( Use this cash flow template to plan and monitor how cash flows in and out of your business. [USE THE TEMPLATE >](   [8-Step Checklist for Closing Your Books at Year-End]( Close out your books correctly so you're ready for 2024. []( THE CHECKLIST >](   [doing-year-end-taxes-GettyImages-1277203043 image](   WORK WITH A MENTOR [Working with a SCORE mentor]( can help you get started on your business idea, overcome challenges and grow your business.  [vanlice lemonade founder image]( [Vanlice Lemonade]( "Every time I meet with my mentor, it’s a mind-blowing experience where I see this is how I fix this. He's helped with strategy and the production process." []( [Vee Washington, Owner/Operator]( Click the button below to be matched with a free business mentor. You can also browse mentor profiles to find the best mentor for you. [GET A MENTOR](   STARTUP WISDOM [man helping woman at register image]( [How to Identify Your Ideal Customers]( Learn how you can identify your target audience for your business. [FIND YOUR AUDIENCE >](   [man by an opening soon sign]( [The Startup Roadmap]( Complete the SCORE Startup Roadmap to walk through the steps of starting a business. [COMPLETE THE ROADMAP >]( [womanLaptopDocument_399368569 image]( [Checklist: Simple Steps for Building a Website]( Get the checklist with the steps for setting up a website. Sponsored by Verisign. [BUILD YOUR WEBSITE >](     VOLUNTEER WITH SCORE [You're invited to volunteer with SCORE.]( you've been in business for years or are in the process of starting a new business, there are opportunities for you to volunteer within the SCORE organization. Our volunteers, - make a positive impact in their small-business community. - learn new skills that they can use personally and professionally. - develop a network of like-minded volunteers from around the country. [VOLUNTEER NOW](   [FIND A MENTOR]( [VOLUNTEER]( [GET BUSINESS RESOURCES]( 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](.   [SBA & SCORE] 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. Connect With Us: [Facebook](      [Twitter](      [Instagram](      [LinkedIn](      [YouTube]( You're receiving this email because you opted in for SCORE eNews. To manage your preferences, click the Unsubscribe or Update Profile link below at any time. SCORE Association | 1165 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20170 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by marketing@score.org powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]( [Try email marketing for free today!](