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| − | The Houston small business ecosystem consists of many development centers, incubators, education centers and networking organizations. The research complied below is an overarching look at the different resources available for entrepreneurs in Houston. Each institution is accompanied by short descriptions and program details to help the entrepreneur understand which resource is best suited for them. In addition, convenience and developmental stage scales are included to better classify the institutions and the services they offer.
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| − | '''Accessibility scale''':<br />
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| − | The accessibility scale exists to aid in your search for an organization that is best suited for you. "High" implies that the organization is easy to join, and membership dues, or service costs are fairly affordable. Following that logic, "Moderate" signals an increase in difficulty to become a member and/or a steeper membership price. "Low" accessibility means that admittance is selective and/or the cost is significantly high.<br />
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| − | '''Developmental stage scale:''' <br />
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| − | The developmental stage listed in each institution's info box is the suggested business development stage that an entrepreneur should ''at least'' be at in order to succeed with an organization. "Concept" implies that the entrepreneur needs assistance with or has recently completed their business plan, and basic development of their business's structure. "Start-Up" designates a business that has just become incorporated. "Growth" signifies that the entrepreneur has perhaps turned a profit or is more comfortable with their initial planning and seeks to scale their business growth. "Established" indicates that your business has been around for at least a couple years or more and you feel confident about your role as a business owner now. Many times, knowing which areas of business development you need assistance with can make the whole process more efficient. <br />
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| − | ==Interactive Map==
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| − | [https://stinkymilk2.carto.com/viz/73c70dc6-4aa0-11e6-999e-0e3ff518bd15/public_map]
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| − | ==Portal==
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| − | |colspan="3"|[[File:Basic_Process.png|center|900px]] | + | |colspan="3"|[[File:Basic_Process.png|center|link=How to Start a Company in Texas|alt=Alt text|How to Start A Company In Texas]] |
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| − | |[[File:Foreign.png|300px]] | + | |colspan="3"|[[File:Forms_Fees.png|center|link=How to Start a Company in Texas|alt=Alt text|Forms And Fees]] |
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| − | |colspan="3"|[[File:Resources_Heading.png|center|900px]] | + | |colspan="3"|[[File:Portal_Map.png|center|link=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1lcg32Nc2fdyl1lYK3oJyvny1vr8|alt=Alt text|Interactive Map]] |
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| − | |[[File:Networking.png|300px]] | + | |colspan="3"|[[File:Resources_Heading.png|center|link=SBDE_Resources|alt=Alt text|Resources]] |
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| − | |[[File:Consulting.png|300px]] | + | |[[File:Networking.png|link=SBDE Networking|alt=Alt text|Networking Resources]] |
| | + | |[[File:Mentoring.png|link=SBDE Mentoring|alt=Alt text|Mentoring Resources]] |
| | + | |[[File:Consulting.png|link=SBDE Consulting|alt=Alt text|Consulting Resources]] |
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| | + | |[[File:Education.png|link=SBDE Education|alt=Alt text|Education Resources]] |
| | + | |[[File:Certification.png|link=SBDE Certification|alt=Alt text|Certification Resources]] |
| | + | |[[File:Financing.png|link=SBDE Financing|alt=Alt text|Financing Resources]] |
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| | + | |[[File:Coworking.png|link=SBDE Co-Working Space|alt=Alt text|Co-Working Spaces]] |
| | + | |[[File:Meeting.png|link=SBDE Meeting Space|alt=Alt text|Meeting Spaces]] |
| | + | |[[File:For_Profit.png|link=For-Profit Resources|alt=Alt text|For-Profit Resources]] |
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| | + | |[[File:Non_Profit.png|link=Non-Profit Resources|alt=Alt text|Non-Profit Resources]] |
| | + | |[[File:Women.png|Women.png|link=Resources for Women|alt=Alt text|Resources for Women]] |
| | + | |[[File:Minorities.png|Minorities.png|link=Resources for Minorities|alt=Alt text|Resources for Minorities]] |
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| − | ==Resources==
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| − | Need help finding specific resources for your small business? Visit the pages below for detailed help on specific aspects of creating and growing a small business. We also include resources depending on the size and stage of the business, and the budget of the business. Finally, a list of special resources for specific small business owners is provided.
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| − | ===Specific Resources===
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| − | ====[[SBDE Networking|Networking]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Education|Education]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Mentoring|Mentoring]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Financing|Financing]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Certification|Certification]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Consulting|Consulting]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Co-Working Space|Co-Working Space]]====
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| − | ===Small Business Stage===
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| − | ====[[SBDE Resources Based on Development Stage|Resources Based on Development Stage]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Resources Based on Accessibility|Resources Based on Accessibility]]====
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| − | ===Special Resources===
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| − | ====[[SBDE Resources for Women|Resources for Women]]====
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| − | ====[[SBDE Resources for Minorities|Resources for Minorities]]====
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| − | ==Studied Institutions==
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| − | [[Master Table]]
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| − | ==Additional resources==
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| − | North Houston Economic Development Council<br />
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| − | Turner School of Construction Mangement <br />
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| − | The Houston West Chamber of Commerce<br />
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| − | Professional Women's Network of Houston<br />
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| − | Northwest Houston Business and Professional Women<br />
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| − | The Entrepreneurs' Organization<br />
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| − | Houston West Chamber of Commerce <br />
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| − | LiftFund Women’s Business Center <br />
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