Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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Worcester SCORE Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger tips. Worcester SCORE has compiled the following... Read more
Worcester SCORE Small Business Assistance
Our more than 40 Worcester SCORE volunteers are dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs to take their existing business to the next level, or to start a new... Read more
Upcoming Worcester Business Events from WBRA
The Worcester Business Resource Alliance (WBRA) is a loose network of business professionals, technical assistance providers, lenders, and community development organizations that... Read more
MAss.gov Official Website for Businesses
Worcester SCORE provides a link to the Massachusetts website of tools and resources to help you succeed in MA business. Read more
Data for MA Cities and Towns
City-Data.com is helpful if you ever need to research any U.S. city, zip code, or neighborhood for any reason. Worcester SCORE provides their link to all MA cities and towns. Read more
Business Plan: excellent free Draft outline
BUSINESS PLAN - a five-page comprehensive, bulleted outline as a helpful, short model. Read more
National Small Business Week Virtual Conference 2020
This event will include educational presentations and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt and innovate. Read more
December 10: Credit Card Processing Secrets that will Save Your Small Business BIG Money
Most business owners don’t know how much they pay in credit card processing fees per month, which ultimately results in losing money you don't even realize. Read more
December 8: The 5 Step Marketing Strategy During a Pandemic
If you're still using last quarter's marketing plan, you may be missing opportunities to reach your current customer base. Read more
November 5: Re-Strategize Your Business Planning to Prevail the Pandemic
Learn how to re-strategize your business planning to maintain an adequate level of cash on hand, and get suppliers and vendors to make their payments when due. Read more