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+4Pi, Strategies and Solutions for Innovation and Productivity

So far I have clients in four countries. There is a huge demand for disciplined innovation processes in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Expert Tips for Non-Profits

While non-profit and for-profit organizations share many similarities, there are also key differences that can doom even the best of intentions.

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LulyBoo's Success Story

In 2010 Pazit won 1st place at the Irvine Forum Entrepreneurial Business Competition in which she was awarded a cash prize of $10,000. “Working with my SCORE mentor Bob was when my business started to grow. When I talked to Bob about advertising, he helped me contact another SCORE mentor, Tom Patty. Tom and I sat together brainstorming ‘what’s really going to get attention?’ Tom helped me write a script, find a musician, and find a videographer to create a video entry for a local contest with the Irvine Entrepreneur Forum. With SCORE’s help, I won the $10,000 prize!” LulyBoo became profitable

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Yamane Championship Mixed Martial Arts

YCMMA opened its doors in March 2011, and in 2012 the small business began to generate a profit. Over the past two years since its opening, YCMMA has won numerous state and national championships. YCMMA was also recognized by SCORE as the 2014 Outstanding Small Business Launched by an Encore Entrepreneur.

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Fresh Corner Cafe

Fresh Corner Cafe is invested in giving back to the community and the future of Detroit. The Cafe pays attention to the nutritional density of ingredients they serve as well as how they are produced and where they come from. The business was recognized as Michigan Economic Development's Top Emerging Social Enterprise in 2013. Fresh Corner Cafe was also recognized by SCORE, receiving the 2014 Young Entrepreneur Award; it was also a runner-up for Crain's Detroit's Social Enterprise of the Year Award in 2014.

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The Niche Celebrity Entrepreneur

Learn five ways to establish your personal brand to become a celebrity in your niche market in this workshop.

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Resources For Small Businesses

A list of Resources for Small Businesses: Business Assistance, Counseling, and Workshops; Legal Structures; Forms, Permits & Licenses; Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights; Financing; Taxes and more

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Opening Day Balance Sheet

A balance sheet shows the financial position of your company at a single moment in time; in this case, it will be as of opening day. Use your Startup Expenses spreadsheet to get the basic data for the balance sheet.

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Startup Expenses

Navigate your startup's financial planning with SCORE's Startup Expenses template.

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Hartford Baking Company, LLC

Thus far Hartford Baking Company has seen great success for such a new business, generating cash flow right from its first fiscal year. They very quickly outgrew their production space for making baked goods and moved to a much larger facility in 2012. The new bakery allowed Hartford Baking Company to increase its product distribution throughout Connecticut and to enter additional markets for both wholesale bread and pastry. They also purchased new, top-of-the-line European baking equipment. This combination of new equipment and expanded space allowed the company to experiment with new product

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