SCORE Philadelphia Local Resources
The following links provide access to helpful software and information regarding legal entities, statutes, business income taxes, licenses, permits, ordinances, regulations and... Read more
SCORE Philadelphia Microlenders
The following links provide access to microlenders in the Philadelphia area. Read more
Philadelphia Opportunity Zones
The City of Philadelphia invites and encourages you to be part of its continued evolution, history, and prosperity by investing in our federal opportunity zones. We are seeking... Read more
Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC)
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Business Resource... Read more
Nonprofit Resources
The following documents and links provide some insights and directions for forming a nonprofit business. Read more
Regional Foundation Center
The Regional Foundation Center informs the local nonprofit sector through research, resources, and workshops. The RFC houses Philadelphia's largest publicly accessible collection... Read more
Business Registration in Pennsylvania
The following links to the Pennsylvania Department of State website provide information about business registration in the state Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Your Guide to Successfully Starting a Business
The "Startup Roadmap" is a step-by-step, how-to guide for starting a business The Startup Roadmap sponsored by FedEx outlines each step in starting a business with information... Read more
Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification
Many federal, state, and local government agencies have special programs established to provide contracts for businesses certified as one of the following:Minority Business... Read more
Legal Services
The following links provide access to legal clinics and pro-bono legal firms that can provide helpful information regarding legal services and questions. Read more
Home-Based Business Information
In addition to all of the concerns with any small business, starting a business from your home has additional issues that you'll need to be concerned with. Read more
Financial Projections Template
Financial projections use existing or estimated financial data to forecast your business’s future income and expenses. They often include different scenarios so you can see how... Read more
12 Month Cash Flow Statement
As a startup, you’ll need to include a cash flow statement in the financial section of your business plan. “How can I have cash flow when my business isn’t open yet?” you may ask... Read more
Balance Sheet Template
Your balance sheet helps you understand the relationship between your income and your expenses, so you can maintain profitability. This document will help you become a profit... Read more
COVID-19 Resources
The following links provide access to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources and information: Read more