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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Williamsburg SCORE Local Templates & Tools
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Help for Minority & Woman-owned Enterprises
There are excellent programs for helping small businesses, particularly assisting Minority and Women’s Businesses, both State of Virginia and Federal as noted below. However, a... Read more
Non Profit Organizations
There are several factors that must be considered to establish a "Tax Exempt" non-profit organization in Virginia. Some of the requirements are as follows: Read more
Starting a Business in York County
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James City County Essential Guide for Business
Guide for starting a business in James City County Read more
November 9: Do You Have the Personal Finances to Start a Business? Step-by-Step Financial Assessment Workshop
New businesses usually don’t make a profit for 6 to 18 months. This webinar will teach you how to assess your finances and avoid financial pitfalls. Read more
November 8: The Entrepreneurs Pathway to Capital – A Fresh Approach to Capitalize your Business
In this webinar, you will learn how to evaluate your business needs, understand available capital, and the challenges businesses face when securing capital. Read more
November 3: Modern Day Technology - Using Hardware To Work Smarter, Not Harder!
In this session, we will help you understand what new IT is available and how it can help your business so you can make your technology decisions confidently. Read more
October 27: What You Need to Know Before Moving Forward With Your Business Idea
Are you ready to start a business? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of skills, experience, and support necessary to run a business. Read more
October 20: Starting a Business – Real Stories and Knowledge Exchange from Women Entrepreneurs
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions. Read more
October 19: Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business? Step-by-Step Self-Assessment Workshop
Successful entrepreneurs have several things in common. In this webinar, you will learn what those qualities are, which ones you have and which ones to develop. Read more
October 12: Help Businesses Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools
In this webinar, you will learn how to use Google tools like Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center to drive sales during the holiday season. Read more