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eGuide
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
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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
Live Webinar
June 27: Facebook is Falling- Crucial Marketing Strategies You Must Activate Now
June 27, 2019, 1:00pm EDT
This webinar presented by the owner and president of The Ruby Marketing Agency, Lynn Ruby, will cover the keys to an effective Facebook marketing strategy for today—and the future. Read more
Live Webinar
June 20: Power Up Your Brand with Promotional Products
June 20, 2019, 1:00pm EDT
Join this presentation for tips on using branded retail packaging, apparel and swag. You'll learn how to make a lasting impression to turn heads and turn profits. Read more
Live Webinar
June 13: Understand Basic Financial Statements to Better Your Business
June 13, 2019, 1:00pm EDT
This presentation will explain how to become more informed and make better financial decisions simply by understanding these 3 basic financial statements: profit & loss, balance sh Read more