Thinking about starting a business? Or just want a refresher? Learn in SmartSTART #1 - Startup Basics, presented by SCORE. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, about testing your business idea, and about the key factors that influence business success. Lay the groundwork for taking the full SmartSTART series to jump start or operate a business. SCORE helps small businesses with workshops and free mentoring to help small businesses grow.