Created by the SCORE Chapter #34 mentors in the GREATER CINCINNATI AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA. These Business Briefs are (.xlsx) (.doc) (.pdf) files that can be accessed by clicking on the file.
The BRIEFS include references to local information in the topics below.
STARTING UP
- SCORE 1.00.pdf Starting a New Business
- SCORE 1.02.pdf One-Stop Information Centers: Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana
- SCORE 1.04.pdf Library Reference Materials & Services
- SCORE 1.05.pdf Startup Costs of Going Into Business
- SCORE 1.08.pdf Tax Considerations for Startup Businesses
- SCORE 1.10.pdf Market Research
- SCORE 1.12.pdf Two Steps to Finding a Service Provider
ORGANIZATION
- SCORE 2.00.pdf Choosing The Legal Structure of Your Business
- SCORE 2.05.pdf Government Contracting-Small Business
- SCORE 2.09.pdf Partnership & Operating Agreements
- SCORE 2.11.pdf Sales Agreements for Service Businesses
BUSINESS PLANS
- SCORE 3.01.pdf Business Plan Outline
- SCORE 3.02.pdf Business Plan
- SCORE 3.11.pdf Sample 14 p Detailed Business Plan
- SCORE 3.12.pdf The Strategic Plan
- SCORE 3.14.pdf The Elevator Pitch
- SCORE 3.20.pdf Tools for Initial Business Assessment and Growth
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/METRICS
- SCORE 4.01.pdf Your Business Accountant
- SBA413.pdf. Personal Financial Statement
- SCORE 4.05.pdf Projected Financial Statements [use with XL1200]
- Excel 1200.xls Spreadsheet to Develop Projected Financial Statements
- SCORE 4.11.pdf Key Financial Ratios
- SCORE 4.13.pdf Breakeven Analysis [use with 4.13.01]
- SCORE 4.13.01.xlsx Spreadsheet to Calculate Breakeven Sales Level
- SCORE 4.15.pdf Business Feasibility Analysis
CREDIT
- SCORE 4.31.pdf Granting Credit To A Customer
- SCORE 4.33.pdf Sample Credit Application
- SCORE 4.35.pdf Successful Accounts Receivable Collections
- SCORE 4.39.pdf Credit Score
- SCORE 4.41.pdf Small Claims Court
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS
- SCORE 4.51.pdf Inventory Accounting and Control
- SCORE 4.53.pdf Leasing Versus Buying: Equipment
- SCORE 4.54.pdf Leasing versus Buying: Business Location
- SCORE 4.59.pdf SWOT Analysis
- SCORE 4.61.pdf Retail and Restaurant Site Selection
FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS
- SCORE 5.01.pdf Loans
- SCORE 5.07.pdf Investors
- SCORE 5.10.pdf Crowdfunding
- SCORE 5.11.pdf Types Of SBA Loans
- SCORE 5.12.pdf Kiva - Small Business Microloans
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
- SCORE 6.00.pdf Advertising
- SCORE 6.01.pdf Marketing Plans, Strategy & Mix
- SCORE 6.04.pdf Sales Forecasting
- SCORE 6.05.pdf Customer Service
- SCORE 6.09.pdf Media Writing and News Releases
- SCORE 6.10.pdf Online Business Presence
- SCORE 06.16.pdf Building a Strong Brand
PRICING
- SCORE 7.00.pdf Pricing Procedures for Retail
- SCORE 7.01.pdf Pricing your Service
- SCORE 7.02.pdf Pricing For Manufacturers
LEGAL
- SCORE 8.00.pdf Your Business Attorney
- SCORE 8.01.pdf Patents for Small Business
- SCORE 8.08.pdf Trademarks, Service Marks and Copyrights
INSURANCE
- SCORE 9.00.pdf Insurance
TAXES
- SCORE 10.00.pdf Tax Issues for Home Business
- SCORE 10.03.pdf Taxes, Licenses & Permits
- SCORE 10.06.pdf Employees vs. Independent Contractors
- SCORE 10.08.pdf Taxation of Small Businesses
FRANCHISING
- SCORE 11.00.pdf Franchising
- SCORE 11.05.pdf Financial Evaluation of Franchise Investments
BUYING/SELLING A BUSINESS
- SCORE 12.00.pdf Buying a Business
- SCORE 12.01.pdf Selling a Business
- SCORE 12.02.pdf Contents of an Effective Purchase or Sale Agreement
SPECIFIC BUSINESSES
- SCORE 13.01.pdf Starting a Consulting Business
- SCORE 13.02.pdf Operating a Consulting Business
- SCORE 13.03.pdf Guide to Exporting
- SCORE 13.05.pdf Guide to Importing
- SCORE 13.06.pdf International Trade Resources
- SCORE 13.07.pdf Home Based Business
HUMAN RESOURCES
- SCORE 15.01.pdf Employee Safety & Health
- SCORE 15.10.pdf Tips on Managing Difficult Mentoring Situations
TECHNOLOGY
- SCORE 20.06.pdf Using Social Media in Business
- SCORE 20.08.pdf How to use LinkedIn to advance your Company
ENGAGE REFERENCE MATERIALS - for CHAPTER #34 Mentors
- SCORE 40.10.pdf How to Update Your Profile (by Support Center)
- SCORE 40.20.pdf Chapter 34 Hints on Updating your Profile
- SCORE 40.30.pdf Engage Training Links (by Chapter 34)
- Test Brief for Chapter #34Test Brief.pdf
*Any reference obtained from SCORE briefs to a specific commercial product, process or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement by SCORE or SBA or the United States Government of the product, process, or service or its producer or provider. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of the SCORE or SBA or the United States Government.