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
Developing the Right Product Mix for Your Small Business
New products promote business growth and enable business owners to respond to industry trends and consumer demand.
4 Essential Tips for New Franchise Owners
Succeeding as a new entrepreneur is more assured if you have the powerful brand recognition of an established company, instead of being a standalone start-up.
3 Steps Small Business Owners Should Take Before Managing Their Accounting
Every business owner should know financial management basics. Complete these three steps to keep your bookkeeping on track and facilitate growth.
Should You Hire a Registered Agent or Be Your Own?
A registered agent is simply a person or entity appointed to accept service of process and official mail on your business’ behalf. Read more
10 Tips to Become a Successful Business Owner
Here are the top 10 tips that can help you succeed as a business owner from Sandy Cleary, owner of SLC Group Holdings.