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San Antonio SCORE Overview

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• Successful and experienced executives acting as volunteers.

• Web site, score.org, provides useful information and resources for small business.

• Seminars and workshops• Free Mentoring

– One-on-one– Email mentoring

• Contact info.0164@scorevolunteer.org 210/829-5776

About SCORE

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Counseling LocationsMain Office:

SCORE @ SBA Office (The Federal Building) 615 E Houston, Suite 293 San Antonio, TX 78205210-403-5931 Mon- Fri (9:30am – 3:30pm)

Other Counseling Locations:

San Antonio Main Library 600 SoledadSan Antonio, TX

Counseling on Saturday with appointment!

***Note:Mentors will meet clients in other locationsdepending on the individuals’ situations.

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Resource Partners

SCORE works with several agencies throughout the community!

SBAAARPIED/SBDC/MBDAChambers of CommerceLocal Banks/Credit Unions/Other Financial Access Organizations (I.E. Accion Texas)

Schedule an AppointmentVisit: www.sanantonio.score.org

Use the link on our website toschedule an appointment at any of ourlocations.

Critical Success Factors• Good choice of time and

location• Adequate capital• Ability to manage and multi-

task• Education/experience in field• Strong work ethic• Effective time management• Willingness to ask for input

from others

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Keep It Simple• Sole proprietorship or

partnership

• If liability and/or tax are a concern, an LLC or S-corporation

Recommendations for Start-ups

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• Banker• Lawyer• Accountant/CPA• Insurance Agent• Business Mentor • Capital/$$$ (Access)

Every Business Owner Must Have

Cash: Most Important Asset• Open a separate bank account for

your business • Deposit all receipts “intact”• Use a petty cash fund• Separate sales tax receipts on your

books• Hang on to cash as long as possible• Reconcile bank account monthly• Have adequate cash and a reserve

fund at the start of the business• Prepare and maintain a cash forecast

for at least six months into the future

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• Business Start-up Basics

• Marketing For Success

• Business Plan Basics

• Using Your Financial Statements to Manage Your Business

• Tax Responsibilities for Business Owner

• Business Website Planning and

Social Media

Schedule an appointment with a mentor - visit Sanantonio.score.org and click “make an appointment online”

SCORE Workshops/Seminars

Question: How Far Will You Go???