Owning a business is both exciting and intimidating.
With SCORE, you have lots of support. Browse these tools and find resources to help you on starting or growing your enterprise. Your SCORE mentor can assist in putting your ideas into action
Develop your business plan with a free version of StratPad, a cloud based tool helping you work through the details of your business planning.
Research your competitive environment by gaining greater insights about your business.
Click here to watch the power of SizeUp.
Develop a comprehesive financial projection spreadsheet, which will include your financial reports such as, Cash Flow Statement, Balance Sheet, Income Statement.
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Local Texas Resources and Other Valuable Links
Below are links to various national, state and local organizations that may be important to helping you connect with the right resource to helping you navigate the areas necessary Read more
Why Every Startup Needs a Business Concept Statement
A Business Concept Statement is a short-form document that can help you crystallize your business idea and seek out partners, advisors and investors.
What Drives People to Start Their Businesses?
SCORE’s latest infographic, part 1 of The Megaphone of Mainstreet Startups data report, explores how small businesses fared in their first year.
The Future of American Business: Benefit Corporations?
Distinct from non-profits, benefit corporations are for-profit companies with a socially-beneficial purpose. Learn more on this new hybrid.
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
How Women Entrepreneurs Can Win Federal Contracts
The federal government sets aside a certain percentage of contracts for Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) in areas where WOSBs have been under-represented.
Disaster Recovery and Preparation Resources for Small Businesses
At SCORE, we know that access to the resources businesses need when facing unforeseen circumstances is essential for survival.
How to Brand Yourself (Even if You Hate the Term “Personal Branding”)
Whether you’re working for a business or running your own, branding yourself correctly can give you a huge leg up on the competition.
Writing Your Business Purpose (And Why It Matters)
This article aims to help entrepreneurs better understand the intent and importance of a business purpose, and how to create one.
10 Free Social Media Marketing Tools Every Business Owner Should Use
Anyone can get into social media marketing with a smartphone and little to no cost. Here are ways to make it more efficient, especially as a business owner.
Planning a Customer or Team Event? Try Icebreaker Activities
Often what makes an event a “success” are the softer issues or how participants “feel” after the event.