Plan + Start

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10 Steps to Start your Business

Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Read on to learn about each step.

1. Conduct market research

Market research will tell you if there’s an opportunity to turn your idea into a successful business. It’s a way to gather information about potential customers and businesses already operating in your area. Use that information to find a competitive advantage for your business.

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How to make the most of your mentoring experience

A mentoring session is a confidential, personalized conversation with a business expert to answer a question or to solve a problem that you’re facing.

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What To Expect During Your Score Mentor Meeting

This video will help you learn more about meeting with a SCORE Ann Arbor Area Mentor to help you be prepared for your Mentoring Session.

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Innovation without Alienation

While change, innovation and adapting to new trends is crucial for long term success, it is important to approach changes with sensitivity to avoid alienating those who have been supporting your business.

Success Story

SCORE Mentor Aids Medical Researcher in Building Grant Writing Business

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Mastering Credit Repair - A Guide to Improve your Credit Score

In this webinar, you'll learn the strategies and techniques you can use to improve your credit score.

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How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use sales funnels to grow your business and what automation tools you can use to streamline marketing tasks.

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Considering a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit?

Find resources from SCORE Memphis and more on starting a non-profit; plus learn about non-profit requirements from the State of Tennessee.

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Looking for Funding, Legal Help, or Accounting Help?

Browse local resources for help finding information on Tennessee accounting services, legal services and business certifications.

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Wondering about Licenses, Regulations, and Intellectual Property?

Not sure what kind of Tennessee licenses, taxes, and regulations are for your specific kind of business? Wondering about protecting your intellectual property?

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1. Conduct market research