Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you make decisions on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action.
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Suggestions for Start Ups and Those In Need of Financing
A few salient tips from veteran SCORE mentor Colin Jones, Mentor Emeritus about traps to avoid and ways of saving money. Read more
San Antonio SCORE Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your fingertips. Read more
Starting a Business in South Texas
Starting a business or non-profit organization is not a trivial undertaking. Read more
ACCION - Small Business Loans $200 - $250,000 - $5 Million
ACCION Texas Inc. is a multi-state nonprofit organization that provides solutions to business owners’ financing needs. ACCION Texas Inc. Read more
The Need for an Accounting System
What’s Wrong with Keeping my Records in a Shoebox or Why You Need an Accounting System Read more
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Hiring an independent contractor or new employee is an important decision that every owner(s) will face at some point during the life of his or her small business. Read more
COVID-19 Federal Tax Relief for Small Businesses
Due to COVID-19, the government created tax relief changes, including a payroll tax deferral, 3 new business tax credits, and new federal tax filing deadlines.
Covid-19’s Impact on Digital Marketing
Despite reduced marketing budgets due to the spread of COVID-19, digital marketing channels will still dominate.
Adaptability Lessons From Cleaning Businesses During COVID
Few industries are more affected than the cleaning industry, which is providing inspiring examples of successful adaptation.
Checklist: Reopening Your Retail Store After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Are you reopening your retail store after COVID-19 closures? Use this checklist to reopen your store while keeping yourself, employees and shoppers safe. Read more
Checklist: Reopening Your Restaurant After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Are you reopening your restaurant after COVID-19 closures? Use this checklist to reopen your restaurant while keeping yourself, employees and diners safe. Read more
Take Advantage of COVID-19 Related Changes to Health Coverage Rules
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided a variety of financial assistance to businesses, including for health expenses.