By Paul CaseyOne of the greatest predictors of success for entrepreneurs is goal orientation. Goals are dreams with a deadline. Paul Casey,SCORE Mid-Columbia’Tis the season to set your annual business goals and ensure they fit into your long-term vision for success.Prepare for the goal-setting process. In advance, self-evaluate against key...

Tri-City SCORE counselors want to help small businesses succeedA Richland entrepreneur credits a free business mentoring program for enabling him to quit his day job to focus on his own company.Brandon Andersen said monthly meetings with his SCORE mentor kept him accountable and provided honest feedback.“Sometimes you tell people your...