There’s a lot to learn when starting your business venture. And, once you’re in business there are always ways to improve operations.Clients Ask SCORE a variety of business-related questions. All advice is tailored to your needs. Topics cover everything from product development to franchising to business loans. If your question is of general interest we will post it and our response here. These are a few questions that small business clients have asked in the past:

1. I invented a product that I’d like to sell to an office supply company. How do I go about finding potential buyers?
2. I own a vocational school that trains adults for career transitions. I am looking to expand my business by opening new offices in several different locations. To do so, I need capitalization, either in the form of loans or investments. Please advise on capital procurement.
3. I own a successful Italian restaurant in a big city. I advertise in local papers, but would like to explore new ways to attract customers. I am interested in created a small online brochure-type Web site. Is this a good place to focus my marketing efforts?

If you have a question you would like SCORE to answer please e-mail us at PUTNAMSCORE@COMCAST.NET