Should I Start a Business? Presented by SCORE Silicon Valley

Schedule

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Mission Branch Library (City of Santa Clara Library System) | Santa Clara, CA

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Learn the fundamentals of what it means before you start your own business. And hear about the local resources available to entrepreneurs.
About this Event

Register to attend this event: www.score.org/siliconvalley/event/should-i-start-a-business-02132026

So, you have an idea for a business. Now what? SCORE can help you decide whether and how to proceed.

Designed by successful entrepreneurs who've been in your busy shoes, this mentor-supported program gives you the structure and support you need to set your sights on the future.

Learn the fundamentals of what it means before you start your own business. And hear about the local resources available to entrepreneurs.

Key Topics:

  • Personal assessment on major considerations and readiness
  • Trade-offs between being an employee and owning your own business
  • Options for your own business
  • Intro to Business Plan basics


Join us for more SCORE events on March 13, April 10, and May 8.

This program is provided for informational purposes only. The City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara City Library do not endorse, recommend, or make any representations regarding the services or organizations mentioned in this program.

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Mission Branch Library (City of Santa Clara Library System), 1098 Lexington Street, Santa Clara, United States

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