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. 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. 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 with 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. Read more
Infographic: Top Online Threats to Small Businesses
Our latest infographic provides statistics on the top cyber threats on small businesses and how you can protect yours. Read more
Infographic: Prepare Your Small Business for the Holiday Season
Our latest infographic highlights the growing popularity of holiday season and how your small business can reap the rewards. Read more
Infographic: How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media
Our infographic, “How Your Small Business Can Succeed with Social Media,” highlights the latest statistics on why and how to use social media to connect with your customers. Read more
Questions to Ask Franchisors
Download this template for a list of questions you should ask a potential franchisor before entering into any kind of agreement. Read more