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
The Megaphone of Main Street: Startups Infographic #2 - Finding Financing
SCORE’s latest Megaphone of Main Street infographic examines how entrepreneurs finance operations in their first year of business. Read more
Is Your Business Financially Healthy?
You don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your small business successful, but here are some financial metrics you should have a handle on. Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street: Startups Infographic #1 - Finding Your Way, Finding Customers
SCORE’s latest infographic examines how startups begin and how entrepreneurs find support in the first year of business. Read more
Small Business Owners: Take Back Your Time
This eBook is chock-full of time management tips and best practices to help you be more efficient, sacrifice less personal time and achieve work/life balance. Read more