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. 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. Read more
Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Each year thousands of Pennsylvanians begin the journey toward entrepreneurship. Read more
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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. 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. Read more
Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
Each year thousands of Pennsylvanians begin the journey toward entrepreneurship. 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. Read more
Business Plan Outline
A lender of money will be impressed with a well-documented business plan. 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
The Megaphone of Main Street: Startups, Infographic #3 - Finding the Right Team
SCORE’s latest infographic highlights the challenges of entrepreneurs creating the right team in their first year of business. Read more
Rules and Regulations for Restaurants and Bars
Most businesses need certain state and federal licenses, but when you’re serving food and drink, the stakes are much higher because consumer health is involved. Read more