New York City SCORE Blog

For small business owners, the art of closing the “deal” can make or break a company. These research-driven steps can help you reframe your position in dealing with potential investors and business partners.

Everyone faces rejection, and for small business owners, the “no’s” commonly outweigh the “yeses,” especially in the beginning. While it’s hard to accept this fact when you’re fuming over the injustice of it all, it’s not the “no” that matters. It’s your reaction that truly carves your path.

There’s a lot to be learned from Buffett's career, but perhaps most inspiring (and applicable across disciplines) is his unique approach to risk.

Indications are that when it comes to retirement, small-business owners have good intentions, but the follow-through on their plans often leaves something to be desired.

Knowledge is power, and sharing yours can be the greatest gift you make to your organization.

Here are three questions to ask yourself before making the leap from employee to entrepreneur.

From virtual conferencing software to machine learning marketing, automation is the key to streamlining the way we think and feel about businesses and their products.

In catering to a generation looking for experiences over more tangible purchases, offering consumers something that’s lived rather than bought is the first step in getting those feet in the door. 

Looking long-term, there’s no reason for business owners not to throw considerable heft into solar conversion. It’s not only a better deal for the environment, it’s a boon for the bottom line.

There is no more efficient avenue to learn, problem-solve, generate ideas or expand your network (and thus grow your revenue) than by clinching a great mentor. It’s like having a MBA, best friend, and publicity director all rolled into one fantastic package. 

These four tips to secure business expansion financing can help save your small business empire while setting your financial ducks in a row.

Getting a major client can be the difference between your business taking off and staying on the runway permanently.