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
The Biggest Holiday Challenges for Retailers and How to Prepare for the Rush
For small business and solo retailers, the holiday season presents some of the highest stakes and biggest challenges. Read these tips on how to prepare now.
Should You Use Crowdfunding to Help Finance Your Business?
Reward-based, equity and debt are all types of crowdfunding available to small businesses. Here are some tips that businesses can use to create a successful campaign.
Do You Have a 5-Year Plan for Your Business?
No matter how successful your business is now, developing a strategic plan for your business can help take your company to even greater heights.
Resources to Help You Create an Effective Employee Handbook
A small business has several resources available to help them put together a comprehensive employee handbook. Here are tips on how to get your employees read it, too.
Tax Time: A Guide to Completing the Schedule C
If you operate a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC, make sure you know how to complete the Schedule C Form.