Free SCORE Resources — Tools & Templates to Help Your Business Grow

These curated resources from SCORE can help with business planning, financial projections, marketing, and strategy. We link to the official SCORE pages so you always get the latest versions.

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
    A step-by-step template covering executive summary, market analysis, operations, and more.
    Open on SCORE Download .docx
  • Business Plan Template for an Established Business
    Tailored for existing businesses to refine strategy and operations.
    Open on SCORE

Financial Projections & Budgeting

  • Financial Projections Template
    Forecast startup costs, payroll, sales, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet & break-even.
    Open on SCORE
  • 12-Month Profit & Loss Projection
    Track revenue and expenses to forecast profits and losses for the next year.
    Open on SCORE
  • Financial Projection Model
    Input sheets for startup costs, salaries, fixed operating costs, and sales to build a full model.
    Open on SCORE

Marketing Planning

  • Marketing Plan Template
    Clarify goals, customers, competition, and your USP; plan strategies, tactics, and budget.
    Open on SCORE
  • Marketing Calendar Template
    Schedule activities and track performance throughout the year.
    Open on SCORE
  • Annual Marketing Budget Template
    Plan and monitor your annual marketing and advertising spend.
    Open on SCORE

Strategy & SWOT

  • SWOT Analysis Worksheet
    Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats—then review with a mentor.
    Open on SCORE Download .docx
  • 75 Questions to Ask in Your SWOT
    A guided question list to deepen your analysis and planning.
    Open PDF on SCORE
  • SWOT Resources (Overview)
    A concise overview and pointers to use SWOT effectively.
    Open on SCORE

Courses & Learning

  • Simple Steps for Starting Your Business — Financial Projections
    Self-paced course module with companion templates.
    Open on SCORE
  • Templates & Resources Gallery
    One place to browse SCORE’s most-used templates across planning, finance, and more.
    Open on SCORE

How to Use These Resources

  1. Open the SCORE link and download the latest file(s).
  2. Fill in the templates with your business’s specifics.
  3. Bring your draft to us—we’ll review, stress-test assumptions, and tailor the plan.

Attribution

All tools, templates, and guides above are provided by SCORE Association, a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. We link to the official SCORE pages for the most current versions.

Disclaimer

We do not host or modify SCORE’s materials on this website. Copyrights and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Content on SCORE.org may change without notice.