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Revision as of 13:28, 6 October 2016
Contents
Research Abstract
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.
Convenience scale:
The convenience scale exists to aid in your search for an organization that is best suited for you. "Easy" implies that the organization is easy to join, and membership dues, or service costs are fairly affordable. Following that logic, "Medium" signals an increase in difficulty to become a member and/or a steeper membership price. As of now, none of the organizations are marked "Hard".
Developmental stage scale:
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. "Early" implies that the entrepreneur needs assistance with or has recently completed their business plan, and basic development of their business's structure. "Intermediate" signifies that the entrepreneur has perhaps turned a profit or is more comfortable with their initial planning and seeks to scale their business growth. Many times, knowing which areas of business development you need assistance with can make the whole process more efficient.
Interactive Map
Resources
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.
Specific Resources
[SBDE Networking|Networking]
[SBDE Education|Education]
[SBDE Mentoring|Mentoring]
[SBDE Financing|Financing]
[SBDE Certification|Certification]
[SBDE Consulting|Consulting]
[SBDE Co-Working Space|Co-Working Space]
[SBDE Meeting Space|Meeting Space]
Small Business Stage
[SBDE Resources Based on Development Stage|Resources Based on Development Stage]
[SBDE Resources Based on Cost|Resources Based on Cost]
Special Resources
[SBDE Resources for Women|Resources for Women]
[SBDE Resources for Minorities|Resources for Minorities]
Studied Institutions
Additional resources
North Houston Economic Development Council
Turner School of Construction Mangement
The Houston West Chamber of Commerce
Professional Women's Network of Houston
Northwest Houston Business and Professional Women
The Entrepreneurs' Organization
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
LiftFund Women’s Business Center
