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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
eGuide
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
January 30: Trademarks & Copyrights - Is Your Brand Protected?
January 30, 2020, 1:00pm EST
Learn how to protect your brand from imitators and competitors, why you need trademarks and copyrights, the type of content that can be protected and more. Read more
Live Webinar
January 28: 7 Smart Credit Card Strategies for Entrepreneurs
January 28, 2020, 1:00pm EST
In recognition of Financial Wellness Month, this session will share important insights for managing the use of credit cards in your business to your advantage. Read more
Live Webinar
January 23: How to Take Your Business Global in the Digital Age
January 23, 2020, 1:00pm EST
Create a road-map and an export experience that will take your business global in the digital age and bring you a ton of success. Read more