Author Profile
Ken Yancey
Biography
W. Kenneth Yancey, Jr., is the former CEO of the SCORE Association. During his tenure with SCORE, Mr. Yancey was responsible for developing SCORE into one of the most efficient, effective job creation and business formation engines in the nation. Prior to joining SCORE, Yancey served as Executive Director for the National Business Association. He is recognized as one of the nation's leading advocates for small business and represented SCORE nationally before the media, industry leaders, and in Congressional testimony. He speaks across the country on the topics of entrepreneurship and small business trends and serves as a member of the HuffPost Small Business Board of Directors.
ARTICLES BY Ken Yancey
Prepare Your Small Business for Tax Time
Whether you decide to outsource your tax tasks or perform them in-house, arm yourself with the relevant knowledge to make sure your business complies as well as saves time and money. Here are a few resources to get you started.
Small Business Websites Done Right
Can you believe that, in this day and age, only about half of all small businesses have websites? If your own web presence is lacking, there are many great, free resources from SCORE that can help you turn it around this year.
Business Plan Advice from the Experts
We present the insights of three SCORE mentors who each have in-depth knowledge and extensive experience working with entrepreneurs to develop business plans.
Logistics and Distribution Planning for Small Businesses
One of the trickiest pieces of the startup puzzle can be figuring out the logistics. Youve got a great idea, but how exactly will everything actually get from point A (creation) to point B (your customer)?
Business Plans Made Easy with 'Business Plan Assist'
Creating a business plan is critical to the success of your small business. Understanding that time can be very limited for small business owners, SCORE recently launched the Business Plan Assist program.
How to Encourage Customer Loyalty in Your Small Business, and Why It’s Critical to Your Success!
Youve probably heard the adage Keeping an old customer is cheaper than converting a new one," but just how much cheaper is it? And how can your small business win more loyal customers? Ken Yancey of SCORE offers helpful tips.
Hire, Maintain, and Terminate Seasonal and Long-Term Employees with Care
With the summer season right around the corner, you may be considering hiring extra hands to help out in your business. Ken Yancey of SCORE shares some great resources to help you navigate the challenges of hiring employees.
