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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How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County
The links below take you to the individual sections of SCORE San Luis Obispo's "How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County," a guide to the important steps in starting your busin Read more
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San Luis Obispo SCORE | Business Resources
This section provides descriptions and contact information for the most-often-requested resources during our mentoring sessions and workshops. Read more
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San Luis Obispo SCORE | Business Tools
Use the templates below, then meet with a SCORE mentor for expert business planning advice. Business Planning Templates Read more
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Financing Your Business
Financing is one of the most important aspects of starting a new business. Your ability to provide and raise adequate capital will determine the fate of the business venture. Read more
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Structuring Your Business
The legal structure of your business can take four basic forms:
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership ("Limited" or "General")
Corporation, S or C class
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Read more
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Marketing Your Business
As you determine your business potential you should ask the following questions:
Is there a need for your business?
Will your business be able to survive the competition? Read more
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Taking the Necessary Steps to Get Started
Now that you have read this guide, do you still feel that having your own business is what you really want to do? Read more
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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business
One of the first steps that you should take before deciding to go into business is to determine why you, the prospective business owner, want to go into business. Read more
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Turning Your Idea into a Business
Should I Start My Own or Buy an Existing Business? Read more
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Introduction
One of life's most exciting and rewarding challenges is owning your own business. It is as much a part of the American dream as owning your own home. Read more
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San Luis Obispo SCORE | Business Tools
Use the templates below, then meet with a SCORE mentor for expert business planning advice.
Business Planning Templates Read more
eGuide
San Luis Obispo SCORE | Business Resources
This section provides descriptions and contact information for the most-often-requested resources during our mentoring sessions and workshops. Read more
eGuide
How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County
The links below take you to the individual sections of SCORE San Luis Obispo's "How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County," a guide to the important steps in starting your busin Read more
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7 Budgeting Basics for Small Business Owners
August 16, 2018, Courtney Nagle
Budgeting is essential for your small business success. Check out these seven budgeting basics.