SCORE has created a series of articles relating to various aspects of managing a business. Over time we will be providing this series for publication in the Greater Binghamton Chamber newsletters and to be put on their website. These articles can also be found on the Greater Binghamton SCORE Chapter 217 website, www.greaterbinghmtonscore.com. Score provides free business counseling to existing small businesses and to those interested in starting a business. Counseling may be arranged by calling 607-772-8860 or 1-800-920-6972.

RECENT ARTICLES

• Ask SCORE for Sound Business Advice

• Convert Your Small Business Dreams to Reality

• Seek Out a Business Mentor

• Shared Advertising Helps You Gain Larger Audience Share

• Get the Most From Your Advertising Dollars

• Tell Them About It: Advertising Will Boost Retail Sales

• Shared Advertising Helps You Gain Larger Audience Share

• Get the Most From Your Advertising Dollars

• Plan Today to Generate Profits Tomorrow

• Determine the Best Way for Your Business to Grow

• Determine if Outsourcing Makes Sense for Your Business

• Use Caution and Common Sense in Trimming Cost

• Basic of Business Life Insurance

• Take Action to Collect

• Inventory Controls are part of a Sound Strategy

• It Take more than Trust to Protect the Cash Drawer

• Keep Accurate Records To Avoid Tax Stress

• Follow these Guidelines when Hiring a Consultant

• Big Business begins with Small Yet Important Steps

• Outline the Market for Your New Business

• Find out if Your New Business is Right for You

• Find out if a Franchise is Right for You

• What You Know and What You Will Learn

• Ask the Right Questions

• Identify the Pros and Cons Before You Incorporate

• Take the Right teps to Incorporate

• Choose the Right Legal Structure

• Choose the Right Business Goals

• Gather Information Before Investinf in a Franchise

• Build Customer Loyality

• Customer Service

• Build Repeat Business

• Explore Options to Increase Productivity

• Anticipate the Needs of Your Customer

• Listen to Customer Complaints

• Evaluate Your Relationship with Your Customers

• Keep Customers Coming Back

• Don't Let Credit Abuse Ruin Your Business

• Read Between the Lines of Your Business Sheet

• Venture Capital

• Build Wealth by Investing in Your Business