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Western North Carolina Score, Polk Branch, Ask SCORE: The reality of running a small business: Prepare yourself (and your loved ones)

Starting a business isn’t for the faint of heart. Being your own boss offers rewards—and plenty of challenges ...

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Ask SCORE: Need funding for your small business? SBA loan programs might be the answer

Starting a small business takes time, hard work, and money. Depending on your type of business and your ...

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Ask SCORE: Financing options for small businesses

For many start-ups, funding their businesses stands as one of the key obstacles to getting their companies off ...

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Ask SCORE: What you need to know before buying a business

Rather than building a small business from the ground up, buying an existing company offers the opportunity to ...

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How to find the right accountant for your small business

Your business success depends on many factors. Managing your money well and understanding your finances are two of ...

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Ask SCORE: How the business structure you select affects your income tax treatment

The business structure you choose for your startup will affect your company from a legal standpoint, and it ...

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Ask SCORE: Would your hobby make a sustainable business?

Running a successful business centered on doing something you love is the dream of many entrepreneurs. What could ...

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Ask Score: Bringing on contractors vs. hiring staff: Which will benefit your small business the most?

As your small business grows, you will find you can’t do everything on your own. To obtain the ...

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Benefits of using the business model canvas

The Business Model Canvas is an entrepreneurial tool that enables you to visualize, design, and reinvent your business ...

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Considerations when marketing a niche product

While no product or service can be a good fit for everyone, niche products have an even narrower ...

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