Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you start or grow your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
Telephone and E-mail Tips
Developing good phone etiquette can help build better relationships with new and existing customers and increase sales. In addition to maintaining a courteous and pleasant... Read more
New Business Checklist
Grants – The True Story
Small Business Links
Helpful local resources for starting or growing your business! Read more
SCORE Memphis Previous Local Workshop Slide Presentations
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Memphis SCORE Blog & News
Browse our blog posts for the best insights into starting and growing a business in the Memphis area. Read more
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Young Memphis man overcomes obstacles to create a business that make sense for him; SCORE helps
Chris-on-Call was born. In the beginning, his service menu included pool cleaning, lawn cutting, delivery service, and car washing. “Pretty much anything involving manual labor,” he said.
SCORE Memphis Previous Local Workshop Slide Presentations
Workshop presentations and slide decks Read more
Small Business Links
Helpful local resources for starting or growing your business! Read more
Grants – The True Story
New Business Checklist
Telephone and E-mail Tips
Developing good phone etiquette can help build better relationships with new and existing customers and increase sales. In addition to maintaining a courteous and pleasant... Read more
Build Your Online Presence Using Social Media
Doing social media is easy. Align your social investment to business goals to drive desired outcomes. It takes more than a pretty Facebook page! Learn How to Use Social Media for... Read more
Crowdfunding 101
An Introduction to Crowd Funding - Background and Application. Read more
4 Things to Consider When Funding Your Startup
Here are 4 questions you can ask yourself to find the right funding for your startup. Read more
Small Business Saturday: 8 Tips for Small Businesses to Increase Exposure, Leads, and Sales
Increase your sales this holiday season with our eight easy tips.
4 Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses
Every October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year, the two organizations behind the international campaign — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) — are highlighting four key action steps that everyone can take to better protect themselves against cyber threats.
Growth Strategies for Veteran Entrepreneurs
While survival was the name of the game for many small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s entrepreneurs see a brighter future ahead. In Meta’s most recent Global State of Small Business report, small business owners in North America feel confident about surviving for at least another six months under present conditions. That’s good news for veteran-owned businesses strategizing how to grow to the next stage of success.