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Recommended Reading List for Startups (Updated)
If you own a business or are considering starting a business of your own, the learning never ends. Here are my recommendations for must-reads. Whether you own a business, lead a business or plan to start a business, these are, in my view, the essentials:
Emerging from "Lockdown" Successfully
Cortney Moody, founder of Comfort Paws Mobile Canine Spa LLC, a self-contained mobile grooming unit that allows her to groom dogs in the comfort of their owners' driveways, is back open for business.
It's Time to Make YOUR New Normal
Everybody is talking about “surviving the pandemic” and, "What will business be like in 'the new normal'?" What I’m not hearing enough of is, "How do I recreate my business to be stronger and more resilient, both now and well into the future?" A recommended checklist for those who have the fortitude to charge ahead despite the challenges before them.
SCORE Partner NEI Teams Up with Startup Space to Create COVID-19 Resource Hub
SCORE partner NEI (the New Economy Initiative) has collaborated with Startup Space to launch a page connecting you to critical resources, programs and funding. Sign up to access a digital hub that brings all COVID-19 resources.
Mentor Q&A: 4x4 with George Abraham
Here are four questions and four answers (4x4) that shed light on why George Abraham, a Certified Volunteer Mentor with the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE, chooses to give back of his time, expertise and inspiration.
Small Business Resources for COVID-19 Relief
SCORE is committed to providing you the best service we can as we continue to manage the impact of COVID-19.
Mentor Q&A: 4x4 with Nilda Thomas
Nilda Thomas is a Certified Volunteer Mentor with the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE. Here are four questions and four answers (4x4) that shed light on why Nilda chose to give back of her time and wisdom.
dBusiness Offers COVID-19 Update, Including SCORE's Tax Planning Tips
dBusiness Magazine has published one of many recent COVID-19 updates for the business publication's readership, including a recent roundup of resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses during this crisis.
How to Build a One-Page Business Plan
Business plans…you either love them or hate them. If you love your planning process, it is because the process produced focus, clarity and propelled you and your team forward! It is your blueprint for growth and success!
What Is Value?
Value is defined as "benefit-per-cost," or "increase-in-benefit per increase-in-cost." The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines value as “a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged.”