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
5 Ways Smartphones Can Boost Your Productivity
If you’re a devotee of iPhones, it’s time to get excited—Apple just unveiled its new lineup of smartphones. Since the release of iPhones in June 2007, they have changed how we work and live.
Whether you’re a loyal iPhone user or a fan of Android, there is likely a lot you don’t know about how smartphones can improve your team’s efficiency and productivity.
Here are some tips for how smartphones can boost your business.
The Small Business Rural/Urban Divide Part 1: Economic Anxiety Persists
Rural small businesses face greater challenges to economic recovery and are less optimistic about the future compared to their non-rural counterparts, according to new survey data... Read more
Should You Start or Grow a Small Business During a Recession?
Starting a business in the next 12 months is a smart move, despite fears of a recession or inflation. Read this blog by small business expert Rieva Lesonsky to learn why.
Securing Your Small Business
While digital transformation offers many benefits, it also comes with many challenges. For instance, investing in technology also increases cybersecurity risks. AI and machine... Read more