Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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Tulsa Area Small Business Resource Guide
Provides contact information for sources needed by a business startup. Read more
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Measuring Success
Accounting is the tool business owners use to measure success. This provides a brief overview of accounting reports and ratios commonly used to manage small businesses. Read more
Article
Buying a Business
Buying a business can have significant advantages, but also involves risks. Read more
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Glossary of Financial Terms
A glossary to aid a new business owner understand financial reports Read more
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Format for Cash Accounting
Excel formats for Business Plan financial projections using cash accounting Read more
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Financing a New Business
Many new businesses require outside financing. This provides a brief guide. Read more
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Franchises
Buying a franchise from a good franchisor can be an excellent decision, but there are cautions to be observed. Read more
Template
Format for Accrual Accounting
Excel formats for preparing Business Plan accrual accounting financial projections Read more
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Forms of Business Organization
Selecting the proper legal form of organization can be very important to the financial success of a business. This provides a brief overview of the various options. Read more
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Sample Business Plan
The Business Plan used by a Tulsa SCORE client to obtain financing and start a successful business. Read more