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: Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Small Business?
SCORE’s latest infographic, sponsored by Nav, details the trends of crowdfunding for small businesses and whether this financing method could work your company. Read more
Finance Fundamentals: 6 Areas of Focus to Successfully Operate Your Business
Finance and accounting can be intimidating topics for entrepreneurs. This guide was designed to help you operate your business more efficiently. Read more
The Megaphone of Main Street: Women’s Entrepreneurship, Infographic #4: How and Why Women Start Businesses
SCORE’s latest infographic shows the factors women consider when deciding to open a business and what type of businesses they start. 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