Find the answers to your questions at our Step One: Starting a Business class. It’s free and is offered three times a month.

In 2011, the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center launched a new initiative, a business plan competition that gave special recognition to outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs in our community. Learn about the competition at fwbusinessplancompetition.com.

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The competition is open to all Tarrant County businesses (with more than 6 months in operations and annual revenue up to $500,000) to apply to receive coaching on strengthening their business and the chance to compete for awards, cash prizes, and business services from sponsors!

Twenty-five participants will have the chance to compete for awards, cash prizes, and business services from sponsors, valued at more than $50,000! Applications only take a short time to complete so apply today. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete and identify ways of Growing to the Next Level. 
fwbusinessplancompetition.com.

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