Startup Resources

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

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? Once you... Read more

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? Once you... Read more

Now that you have read this guide, do you still feel that having your own business is what you really want to do? If the answer is yes, here are some steps you should take to help... Read more

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. Have you... Read more

Should I Start My Own or Buy an Existing Business? The purpose of this publication is to help you start your own business. There are alternative ways of going into business. Read more

Information included in this guide is general to the state of California and specific to San Luis Obispo County. This guide outlines the different forms of business organization... Read more

Use the templates below, then meet with a SCORE mentor for expert business planning advice. Read more

How to Do Business In San Luis Obispo County Read more

New businesses usually don’t make a profit for 6 to 18 months. This webinar will teach you how to assess your finances and avoid financial pitfalls. Read more

Are you ready to start a business? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of skills, experience, and support necessary to run a business. Read more

In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions. Read more