Starting or expanding a small business can be overwhelming. In many cases you may think of it as a gamble, you don't know which way to turn. The City of Beaverton's Business Resource Team can help take some of the mystery out of starting your own business. We can provide information and referrals to partner agencies to help you get started down the path of success.
The City of Beaverton offers a business Start-up Kit which includes useful information on how to develop a good idea for a business into a good business plan and then into a successful business operation.The Business Start-up kit includes the "Business Start-up and Expansion Handbook", the Oregon Business Guide and a Beaverton Business License Application. The Start-up Kit is available by calling the City of Beaverton Business Resource Team at (503)526-2512 or stopping by the Mayor's Office at City Hall.
Business Start-up and Expansion Handbook (PDF)
For Assistance in Developing a Business Plan and Business Counciling go to the SCORE website: www.scorepdx.org
For information on Technical Business Assistance go to the Small Business Development Center web site: www.pcc.edu/business/small-business-development/
Written resources are always useful when learning something new. However, when it comes to practice, entrepreneurs would feel more comfortable if they can speak to those who have a previous experience in starting a business and grew it to a larger company, or attend a business course that teaches how to start a business. The City has developed partnerships with various public organizations that provide services you may need. Please contact us. We will introduce appropriate organizations for your specific needs.
