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. 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
March 10: Why Diversity and Inclusion Need to Be Small Business Priorities
Diversity and inclusion are priorities that small business owners need to embrace for better retention rates, stronger workforce performance and more. Read more
March 3: Is Your Networking Not Working? Drastic Steps to Get Known, Connected and Paid
Whether you are connecting online or face-to-face, there are must-do’s in order to create lasting relationships to grow your business. Read more
February 27: Florida Sales and Use Tax – Helping You Succeed
During this webinar presented by tax specialists Jamese Blakely-Martin and Jeff Graham, you’ll learn the basics of state sales and use tax. Read more