Questions to Ask When Buying an Existing Business
Are you thinking of buying an existing business? Download this checklist to answer questions about the company's viability and if it's worth purchasing. Read more
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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Business
There’s a lot you need to know about a business before you buy. Here are four key questions to ask the current owner before making any business purchase. Read more
Resources to Help Women Entrepreneurs Succeed
According to the 2017 State Of Women-owned Businesses Report commissioned by American Express, women-owned businesses now account for nearly 40 percent of all companies in the... Read more
Using Google My Business
Google My Business is an easy and cost-effective way to make your business more discoverable both online and in real life. Read more
Do Your Homework before Buying a Business
Not every would-be entrepreneur wants to start a small business from scratch. There is a certain attraction to coming into a business that already has a location, name, permits,... Read more
Set the Right Pricing Strategies for Your Business
Setting the proper prices for your small business products and services can be very tricky. Some business owners think they have it down. But after reviewing costs, expected... Read more
Ask SCORE Articles
Got Business Questions? Sandhills SCORE Has Answers. Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your finger... Read more
Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship - Is the Right Time Now?
Nearly every successful entrepreneur had to quit a job at some point to make it. How do you know you’ve got the right idea, the right plan, and the right timing to make it stick? Read more
What’s My Business Worth?
A step by step walk-through of the valuation process that will allow business owners to accurately estimate the value of their company. Read more
Poner un valor a su negocio: cómo y por qué
La mayoría de los propietarios de negocios tienen una vaga idea de lo que valdría su negocio si quisieran venderlo.
Closing a Business – How to Legally Close Your Company
In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business. This session will share key considerations for the process of closing your business. Read more
Merger and Acquisition 101: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Mergers and acquisitions is an umbrella term that covers quite a lot—from corporate sales and purchases to consolidations and mergers.
Benefits of Buying a Franchise
One can start a business from scratch, buy an existing one or become a franchisee. Is franchising a good option for you?