Guide to Small Business in Houston

Research Abstract

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.

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Studied Institutions

Insitution Name	Classification	Convenience	Developmental Stage
Build Up Houston	Education Hub		Growth
French American Chamber of Commerce	Development Center		Start-Up
Greater Houston Partnership Programs	Education Hub Networking Hub		Start-Up
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas	Networking Hub		Start-Up
Houston Area Council of ABWA	Education Hub Networking Hub		Concept Start-Up Growth Established
Houston Business Development Inc.	Development Center		Start-Up
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce	Education Hub Networking Hub		Start-Up
Houston MBDA Business Center	Development Center		Growth
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council	Development Center		Growth
Houston Small Business Administration	Education Hub Networking Hub		Concept Start-Up Growth Established
Houston Small Business Marketing	Marketer		Growth
Interagency Mentor Protege Program	Education Hub Networking Hub		Start-Up
LoneStar Small Business Development Center	Development Center		Concept
Minority/Women/Small/Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MWSBE and PDBE) Certification	Certifier		Growth
National Association of Professional Women	Education Hub Networking Hub		Start-Up Growth
National Association of Women Business Owners	Networking Hub		Start-Up Growth
SCORE Houston	Development Center		Concept
SEO Repair Shop	Marketer		Concept
Startup Grind	Networking Hub		Start-Up
Texas Hospitality for Small Business Owners	Development Center		Start-Up
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center	Development Center		Concept Start-Up
The Block Group	Consultant		Start-Up
The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce	Education Hub Networking Hub Financier		Growth Established
The Houston Entrepreneurs' Forum	Networking Hub		Concept Start-Up Growth Established
The Indus Entrepreneurs Houston	Networking Hub		Concept Start-Up Growth Established
The Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce	Education Hub Networking Hub		Growth
UH Small Business Development Center	Development Center		Growth
Women's Business Enterprise Alliance	Education Hub Networking Hub		Concept

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