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 business. Each chapter is available to be viewed/downloaded individually.
- Introduction
- Turning Your Idea into a Business
- Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business
- Taking the Necessary Steps to Get Started
- Marketing Your Business
- Structuring Your Business
- Legal Requirements of Your Business
- Financing Your Business
- Accounting for Your Business
- Understanding Taxes
- Insuring Your Business
- Attracting, Hiring, and Keeping Good People
- Utilizing Outside Assistance
- Writing a Business Plan
- Appendices (Financial Documents)
- Resources