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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SCORE Austin – Templates
Take advantage of these free tools to help you map your new business towards success. Read more
Funding Opportunities for Businesses
In some circumstances, SBA will guarantee a bank loan. Loan guarantees must be applied for by the bank. Call 210.403.5900 for loan briefing schedules or go to the local website... Read more
Marketing Tips & Information
The Score website has templates for marketing plans and other useful tools. Read more
Business Plan Resources
Click on link to business tools to find templates for Business Plan, Cash Flow and other start-up templates and workshops. Read more
Determine a Business Structure
All businesses must have a legal identity. Many factors must be considered when choosing the best form of business ownership. This SBA website provides an over- view of your... Read more
Research & Focus
Check this website http://www.score.org for information on how to conduct market analysis, develop marketing strategies, identify your competition and obtain templates to help... Read more
Personal Preparation for Starting a Business
Before committing to starting a business, review your credit history, cash flow, collateral, and character references as well as your business management experience. The links... Read more
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Established Businesses - June 2020
In June 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation for at least a year about the effects of covid-19 on their businesses. Read more
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Startups - June 2020
SCORE surveyed pre-startups and startups in June 2020 about how covid-19 has affected their businesses, and this infographic highlights the findings. Read more
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
Infographic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Established Small Businesses - April 2020
In early April 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation at least a year on how they think the coronavirus could affect their business. Read more