Dorien Nunez
Senior Consultant
OMNINola Group
It's never too early, and never too late to either start or grow your business. Even
if you are currently working , there are many advantages to having your own business. There are tax advantages , and the opportunity for added income. However, many people still wonder how to get started, or aren't taking advantage of FREE resources that exist. Here are 3 easy steps to starting or growing your own business .
Your first stop is a visit to SCORE - This organization has been around for 50 years. It was once called Service Core Of Retired Executives, but now it has many non- retired consultants , business owners and others that can help coach a business when it is getting started or needs to grow. All of its services are free, although they may charge a small fee for various seminars and workshops.
Their website is www. Score.org. Also, don't overlook their webinars. They even have one on how to start a business while you are still working. They also have tools for creating a marketing plan , business plan, and they do individual counseling. The best part is that their services are FREE. They are also supported by the SBA ( Small Business Administration ).
Your second source of opportunities for growth is the SBA. They fund various Small Business Development Centers ( SBDC's) which are usually located at various Universities around the country , including the Southeast.