Counselor to America’s Small Business, is a non-profit association of volunteer local business veterans committed to building a strong and prosperous Northwest Michigan business community.  A number of valuable tools are available to SCORE clients and the general business public.^*

Tutorials
Easy to follow tutorials outlining basic business practices, and available on-line, can provide important additions to your business knowledge.  Follow the links below to access these valuable learning tools (audio required).

• How to Prepare a Business Plan
• Introduction to Accounting
• How to Prepare a Loan Package
• Marketing 101: A Guide to Winning Customers

Templates
Forms and templates to help you write a business plan, apply for a loan, or analyze your finances, and it's all free.  Follow the link below to find the tools you need to get started.

• Small Business Templates

Other Information and Education Resources

• Small Business Resource Magazine, a publication of the US Small Business Administration.

^* Tutorials, templates and other learning assistance is provided by SCORE Counselor to America's Small Business, the US Small Business Administration, the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce and others.

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