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If you are just beginning, these resources can assist you free of charge with everything you need to know to get started. They can provide information on writing a business plan, funding, marketing, and managing your business. They also offer many training classes to owners, managers, and employees of small businesses in Denton County.

Registration is not required by the Town of Flower Mound to start a new business; however, a permit may be required if you plan to occupy an existing building. Home-based businesses are subject to the regulations outlined in Chapter 98 (Zoning), Article IV, Section 98-984 in the Home Occupation Ordinance. Certificate of Occupancy applications are available in our Building Inspections Department. If you plan on constructing a new building, you will need to contact our Planning Department for information on the requirements.

The Planning Division and the Building Inspections Division are both located at 1001 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 2330 in Flower Mound. Planning can be reached at 972.874.6350 and Building Inspections can be reached at 972.874.6355.

• Fort Worth Business Assistance Center
• Small Business Development Center, North Central Texas College 
• U.S. Small Business Administration

SCORE
SCORE is a national organization sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration that offers free, confidential advice and counsel to current and future business clients. Local SCORE counselor Lee Sneller has assisted more than 75 small-business owners in the area over the past two years. He meets clients at the Flower Mound Chamber on Thursday afternoons and is also willing to meet with clients at their places of business. Appointments can be made by calling the chamber at 972.539.0500.