Agriculture, Farming, Fishing & Hunting

This is one of the most important questions to answer when planning a new small business start-up. The structure you choose will affect everything from paying taxes to assigning liability, from raising capital to sharing profits.

Business Manager ranks number seven on the list of the top ten most stressful jobs compiled by CNBC. Taking care of your health with regular checkups plus a sensible diet and exercise program is important for you, your family and your business. Think you are fit? Here is a quick way to check.

One of the ongoing challenges of managing a business is to be aware of various trends and the long-term implications they have for your business. One trend that is not very visible is increasing life expectancy. How long are you or your children likely to live? A deeper investigation of the numbers provided in The 100 Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott shows that since 1840 life expectancy has been increasing three months every year. Read what to expect.

This lively discussion will delve into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. Read more

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to filing business licenses and permits, particularly for farming and agricultural businesses.

Dan admitted that he was outside his area of expertise when it came to securing funds.  Dennis started by helping Dan connect with aquaculture investors in Southeast Massachusetts... Read more

In 2016, the Youngstown, Ohio chapter received a $5,000 grant through SCORE’s national office to promote the area Farmers’ Market.

Shoultz works with SCORE mentor Bryan Zak, who she has consulted with about potentially exporting her peonies. Shoultz says, “Bryan has introduced me to all the players in the... Read more

Every year, we honor some of our remarkable, dedicated small business clients and their mentors for the SCORE Awards. Meet the 2018 SCORE Award winners.

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“I had never taken a business class before or done any sort of formal business training,” Mateer says. He looked to SCORE to talk through problems like working with vendors and... Read more