Do-It-Yourself Checklist to Incorporate Your Business
You can incorporate your business yourself if you don’t want to hire an attorney or a business formation service. Read this step-by-step checklist. Read more
Federal Employer Identification Number: Everything You Need to Know
Understand exactly what a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN or EIN) is, why you need one, and how to acquire one for your small business. Read more
Pros and Cons of the Popular Business Entities: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S Corp and C Corp
This webinar will discuss the most common business entities to help you navigate this important decision, and what changes you need to know for this year. Read more
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How to Start a Business in Santa Barbara
This business resource guide will cover many different aspects of starting a company here in town and will help you think about many of the questions one should ask before opening Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 7 - Accounting, Insurance, and Legal Considerations
In chapter 7 of the SCORE Startup Roadmap, you’ll establish your administrative and operational structure and processes. Read more
The Startup Roadmap: Chapter 6 - Setting Up Your Business
In this sixth chapter of the Startup Roadmap, you’ll take the first, exciting steps toward making your business plan a reality. Read more
Determining Your Company's Legal Structure
This business workshop will provide an overview of different legal structures and help you decide which is best for your company. Read more
Protect Your Intellectual Property with Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
This workshop will help you understand why you must protect your company's intellectual property, three forms of intellectual property protection and more. Read more
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Does Your Business Structure Affect Your Ability to Attract Investors?
Did you know that the business structure you choose for your small business may make it difficult for you to secure funding to start or grow your company?