EVERYONE COUNTS!

By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor 2020 is a census year. Every 10 years, the federal government is required to conduct a census to determine the number of people who live in each state/community. The […]
5 Small Business Trends in 2020

5 Small Business Trends in 2020 By Kevin Scanlan, Certified SCORE Mentor If you have a small business, it’s essential to keep up with the latest trends in technology, marketing, customer service and […]
SCORE Mentor Gets Businesses Up and Running

By Kristin Boza Invaluable business advice is available right in the neighborhood, thanks to SCORE mentor Kevin Scanlan and BAPA. SCORE, or Service Corp of Retired Executives, is a national group of retired […]
What’s the SCORE?

By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor Legalized Recreational Marijuana Challenges for Employers The Cannabis Act, legalizing the use of recreational marijuana for residents in Illinois over 21 years of age, went into effect on Jan. 1. Individuals can possess 30 grams […]
What‘s the SCORE?

By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor In my October column I wrote about the SCORE Virtual Conference on Start Up Success that was planned for November. I hope area entrepreneurs had an opportunity to participate. I did […]
What’s the SCORE?

By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor Tax Reduction Steps to Consider Before the End of The Year The holidays are almost here, ushering in the end of another year. If your business is on […]
WHAT’S THE SCORE?

By Kevin Scanlan Certified SCORE Mentor The Tax Man Giveth and He Taketh Away It’s that time of year again, Income Tax Season. As we prepare to file our 2018 taxes there are several […]