Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
Pittsburgh SCORE Useful Small Business Websites
There are literally hundreds of useful websites for small businesses. The sites presented below target the most frequent questions of our clients. And they will lead you to... Read more
Pittsburgh SCORE Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger tips. Pittsburgh SCORE has compiled the following... Read more
Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Each year thousands of Pennsylvanians begin the journey toward entrepreneurship. Some travel alone with nothing more than a good idea for a business and money they have saved... Read more
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IRS Tax Center Links
Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner, you will find everything you need to start and manage your business venture. Read more
Pittsburgh SCORE Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger tips. Pittsburgh SCORE has compiled the following... Read more
Pittsburgh SCORE Useful Small Business Websites
There are literally hundreds of useful websites for small businesses. The sites presented below target the most frequent questions of our clients. And they will lead you to... Read more
Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Each year thousands of Pennsylvanians begin the journey toward entrepreneurship. Some travel alone with nothing more than a good idea for a business and money they have saved... Read more
Regulatory & Compliance Issues in Pennsylvania
Financing Your Business
There a several sources to consider when looking for funding. It is important that you explore all your options before making a decision. Read more
Marketing Your Products & Services
Identify and market products and services that deliver new value to customers more effectively and efficiently than competitors. Develop unique insights about customers’ product... Read more
Business Plan Outline
A lender of money will be impressed with a well-documented business plan. If the lender is unwilling to make a conventional loan, ask if the lending institution will consider... Read more
How Do I Write A Business Plan?
Writing an effective Business Plan is critical to obtain outside financing for your business venture. learn how to develop a quality Business Plan. Read more
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Established Businesses - June 2020
In June 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation for at least a year about the effects of covid-19 on their businesses. Read more
How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Audited…and What Steps to Take If You Do
The best way to reduce your risk of an audit is to keep thorough, accurate records and file on time. If you ever do get audited, follow these steps to get through the process... Read more
What Tax Deductions Can a Freelancer Take?
If you are a freelancer or considering becoming one, you probably have questions about what kinds of tax deductions you can take. Read more