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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. San Antonio SCORE has compiled the following... Read more
Starting a Business in South Texas
Starting a business or non-profit organization is not a trivial undertaking. The following steps should only be undertaken after you have completed your business plan and obtained... 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. offers business loans and consulting to... 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. For many, the... Read more
4 Secrets on How to Become a Successful Realtor
Real Estate remains an increasingly popular business choice for entrepreneurs. Use these suggestions to help ensure that you are not one of the 87% of new agents that fail after five years.
Seven Ways Mentorship Can Benefit Employees
Mentorship provides many benefits both to mentor and mentee. Patty Alpers, a mentoring expert, breaks down why you should incorporate mentorship into your small business.
New $10,000 EIDL Grants: Do You Qualify?
Congress has allocated another $40,000,000,000 in EIDL grants (advances) in the new stimulus bill. Get advice on whether you qualify for these grants with an extended deadline. Read more
New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: How to Qualify and Apply
More PPP loans, EIDL grants, Pandemic Unemployment benefits, and other small business relief are coming soon. Here we do our best to explain the legislation that includes a new... Read more
The Benefits of Business Mentoring: 8 Business Mentors Weigh In
What are the benefits business leaders personally receive by serving as a business mentor? To identify these benefits, we asked expert business mentors about their experiences in guiding entrepreneurs towards success.
How to Ask Someone in Your Network for a Favor
It’s important to build mutually beneficial relationships with your network to help one another fuel your successes. But sometimes asking these professional references or acquaintances for a favor isn't easy. Use these rules to make it easier.