STARTING A BUSINESS
Start Your Business with the Right Tools
Skip the guesswork. Access free templates and step-by-step resources to launch with confidence.
You've got an idea. Let's turn it into a plan.
Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Get organized fast with:
- A simple launch checklist
- Easy financial setup
- Beginner-friendly SCORE templates
CWCU and SCORE are in your corner—guiding, supporting, and cheering you on.
- Free Business Startup Guide (Oregon-friendly) — A practical step-by-step to go from “idea” to “open for business,” and answers to the most common questions.
- SCORE Startup Roadmap (free online course series) — A guided set of online courses that walks you through starting a business, including marketing, pricing, and hiring.
- Business Plan Template — A structured template to turn your idea into a plan you can use (and share).
- Start-up Expense Spreadsheet — Helps you list and total the costs to launch with fewer surprises.
- Break-even Analysis Template — A simple way to understand what it takes to cover costs and start generating profit.
- Separate Business & Personal Finances Mini Guide — How to set up clean separation early (it saves time and headaches later).
Not Sure Which Tool to Start With?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Get free one-on-one guidance from SCORE and connect with our Business Banking Services team when you’re ready to talk accounts, lending, or next steps.
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