Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
Writing a business plan is an opportunity to carefully think through every step of starting your company so you can prepare for success. Read more
Start-Up Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. 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. 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. 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 on 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
January 30: Trademarks & Copyrights - Is Your Brand Protected?
Learn how to protect your brand from imitators and competitors, why you need trademarks and copyrights, the type of content that can be protected and more. Read more
January 23: How to Take Your Business Global in the Digital Age
Create a road-map and an export experience that will take your business global in the digital age and bring you a ton of success. Read more
January 16: Get Predictable Returns with a Recurring Revenue Business Model
The concept of a recurring revenue business is quite appealing but it can be unsuccessful if entrepreneurs don't know the metrics that need to be managed. Read more