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Frequently Asked Questions for Starting and Operating a Business in Connecticut
Get the answers to commonly asked questions about starting a business in Connecticut. Read more
Recommended Resources: Planning Your Business
SCORE Fairfield County has compiled the following resources that we think will be valuable for anyone running or starting a business. Read more
Recommended Resources: Financing & Organizing Your Business
Find recommended resources curated by SCORE Fairfield County that will help you organize and finance your business. Read more
Recommended Resources: National, Regional, and Local Sites
SCORE Fairfield County shares a list they've compiled of national business resources as well as Connecticut resources for your small business. Read more
Recommended Resources: Management, Non-Profit and eCommerce
SCORE Fairfield County complied a list of recommended resources for small business management, non-profits, and eCommerce. Read more
Becoming an Independent Consultant
Learn how to become an independent consultant including the steps to start, what can you expect, and how to avoid potential pitfalls in this guide. Read more
Resources for Operating a Nonprofit Organization
SCORE Fairfield County has complied a list of resources that can help you operate your nonprofit organization. Read more
Registering Your Nonprofit For Tax-Exempt Status The E-Z Way Part 2
The IRS adopted a new form that simplified the application process for nonprofit organizations that wish to obtain tax-exempt status. Read more
Registering Your Nonprofit For Tax-Exempt Status The E-Z Way Part 1
Learn the three steps of getting your nonprofit organization off the ground as well as the resources to do so. Read more
The Proper Care and Feeding of LinkedIn
Here are ten ways to “work” your LinkedIn presence, making it vibrant and fruitful. Read more
Sound Principles of Web Design
Learn how to make sure your website is informing instead of confusing users and draws them instead of clicking away. Read more
Introduction to Internet Businesses (eCommerce)
Learn how to start your online business in this article by SCORE mentor Austin Pryor. Read more