Financing & Capital Resources

Small businesses should be managed with a focus on cash flow, not income or other financial measures. SCORE mentor Hal Shelton answers cash management questions.

SCORE’s latest Megaphone of Main Street infographic examines how entrepreneurs finance operations in their first year of business. Read more

You don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your small business successful, but here are some financial metrics you should have a handle on. Read more

Read these 5 accounting tips that can save you money and help your small business run smoothly.

SCORE mentor and Vietnam veteran Walter Abbott explains how veterans and their spouses can secure funding that will be best for their businesses. Read more

Business lines of credit are a successful financial product because they can provide valuable assets to a growing company like yours.

The federal government sets aside a certain percentage of contracts for Women Owned Small Businesses in areas where they have been under-represented.

Factor-rate loans are an option for repaying short-term business loans, but is it right for your company? What are factor rates and how are they calculated?

Our latest infographic, “Rural Entrepreneurship” explores how running a business in rural communities differs from their suburban and urban counterparts.

SCORE's latest infographic examines the benefits and challenges of running a small business in rural America. Read more

According to the SBA, one in four post-9/11 veterans wants to start their own business. Here are the top funding sources for veteran entrepreneurs.

If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social Security Number?