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
9 Mind-Blowing Facts about Chatbot Marketing
A chatbot is a computer program that stimulates conversation with users over the internet. Learn how this AI tool can help your small business marketing.
Getting Your Business Licenses and Permits
In order to ensure you’re legally able to operate your new business, you’ll need to obtain the necessary business licenses and permits. Read more
Your Employees are Your Best Advocates
When product knowledge becomes product advocacy, your employees help customers experience more than just a sales pitch.
Freight Forwarding and Your Small Business Exports
Have you just made your first international sale and wonder how you should go about shipping your goods overseas?
What is the Difference between a Nonprofit Organization and a Charity?
How can you determine if a nonprofit is a charity? The answer is reliably found in the organization’s purpose. Read more on the differences. Read more