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Guide to Small Business in Houston (view source)
Revision as of 14:03, 18 October 2016
, 14:03, 18 October 2016→Research Abstract
==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.
==Glossary==
'''Name''':<br />
This is the official name of the organization. Keep in mind that some organizations may be part of a larger umbrella program or organization.
'''Classification''':<br />
Incubator
'''Non-Profit Status''':<br />
Is this organization a [[SBDE Non-Profit Corporations | non-profit]] or a [[SBDE For-Profit Corporations|for-profit]]? Generally, non-profits exist to provide a public service.
'''Cost''':<br />
How much does it cost to use the particular resource?
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid darkgray; bgcolor: #f9f9f9"
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Cost'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Price Description'''
|-
| $||<$50
|-
| $$||$50-250
|-
| $$$||$250-1000
|-
| $$$$||>$1000
|-
|}
'''Developmental Stage:''' <br />
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. Many times, knowing which areas of business development you need assistance with can make the whole process more efficient. <br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="border: 1px solid darkgray; bgcolor: #f9f9f9"
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Development Stage'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Description'''
|-
| Concept||The small business owner needs assistance with or has recently completed their business plan, and basic development of their business's structure.
|-
| Start-Up||The business has just become incorporated.
|-
| Growth||The small business owner has perhaps turned a profit or is more comfortable with their initial planning and seeks to scale their business growth.
|-
| Established||The business has been around for at least a couple years and the owner feels confident about their role as an entrepreneur.
|-
|}
'''[[SBDE_Resources_for_Minorities|Minorities]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific resources for minority small business owners.
'''[[SBDE_Resources_for_Women|Women]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific resources for female small business owners.
'''[[SBDE_Education|Education]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific education resources for small business owners.
'''[[SBDE Certification|Certification]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific certification resources for small businesses and their owners.
'''[[SBDE Consulting|Consulting]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific consulting resources for small business owners.
'''[[SBDE Co-Working Space|Coworking]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific co-working spaces for small businesses.
'''[[SBDE Financing|Financing]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific financing resources for your small business.
'''[[SBDE Meeting Space|Meeting]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific meeting spaces for small businesses.
'''[[SBDE Mentoring|Mentoring]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific mentoring opportunities for small business owners.
'''[[SBDE Networking|Networking]]:''' <br />
This organization provides specific networking opportunities for small business owners.
'''Website:''' <br />
This is the official website of the organization, where you can find out more about the resource and its services.
'''Contact E-Mail:''' <br />
This is an e-mail used to communicate with the organization. Keep in mind there is more than one way to contact the organization (e.g. Facebook Messenger, Twitter, phone call)
'''Contact Phone Number:''' <br />
This is a phone number used to communicate with the organization. Keep in mind there is more than one way to contact the organization (e.g. Facebook Messenger, Twitter, E-Mail)
'''Accessibility scale''':<br />
