Startup Resources

To ensure rural small business owners have all the facts regarding business structure, here is a quick guide to what entities are available for your rural business and how each can protect you from future legal nightmares.

Cyber experts will provide critical updates on how criminals are leveraging technological advancements to commit fraud and scams and how to protect your business. Read more

Join us for this hour-long session solely dedicated to answering your questions about rural business ownership. Read more

Join us for an hour-long live Q&A led by retail expert Ritchie Sayner, who is dedicated to answering your retail questions. Read more

In this webinar, you will learn how to use video marketing strategies to generate customer engagement and new business leads. Read more

From applying for grants to researching local economic development organizations, there are several resources to help rural entrepreneurs succeed.

In part 2 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to "sell" to them. Read more

In this webinar, you will learn the essentials of TikTok digital marketing such as reputation management, website SEO and paid ads. Read more

AAPI Entrepreneur, Vegan Founder, and Animal Lover Shares Their Advice for Business Success

Once again, FranNet and SCORE have partnered together to discuss the pros and cons associated with the different paths to entrepreneurship. Generally speaking, there are three widely accepted options for establishing yourself as a small business owner.

This webinar will provide a brief overview of a SWOT analysis along with an interactive live demonstration of an actual SWOT analysis with an attendee. Read more

From responding to your audience to consistently posting content, there are several social media strategies for small business owners.