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Welcome to LINC
Extraco LINC, which stands for Leadership, Innovation, Networking & Community, brings together a variety of resources to help businesses grow and positively impact the Central Texas community.
Choosing a business model
Deciding on a business model is one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make as a small business owner.
Is your new good or service feasible?
You’re likely to be enthusiastic and confident about the prospects of successfully launching a new business. Before launching, you’ll need to test the feasibility of your new product or service.
The value of competitor analysis
Competitors come in all shapes and sizes. The important thing is to identify the most potent threats and compare their strengths and weaknesses with your business.
Starting Your Business
Starting a new business can be exciting, scary, exhilarating - all at the same time. From identifying your new venture to deciding on a business name, Extraco LINC is here to support you & your big idea every step of the way. Use the resources listed below to get started.
An overview of SBA loans
Many small business owners will have looked into the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) loan program, specifically the most common one applied for – the 7(a) loan. You may not be aware of the other SBA loans available, so we’ll give you a quick overview here. Types of SBA loan programs The SBA
Growing Your Business
Growth is an exciting phase of every business owner’s vision when starting a new venture. We understand the importance of capitalizing on growth opportunities, which is why we’ve listed resources to support you.
Managing Your Business
Business management is achieved by ensuring and establishing multiple business metrics, such as formalizing your mission and vision, and financial reliability and consistency.
Transitioning Your Business
When it’s time to move onto your next venture and transition ownership of your current business, we are here to help you create a strategic succession strategy.