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Texas Small Business Assistance
Several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your small business. These services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting a loan to developing business plans and marketing strategies.
Small Business Development Centers provide free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
- Dallas - North Texas Small Business Development Center
- Houston - University of Houston Small Business Development Center
- Lubbock - Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center
- San Antonio - San Antonio Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Administration(SBA) offers business development training programs and info on SBA loan programs.
- Dallas / Fort Worth District OfficeArizona Minority Business Development Center
- El Paso District Office
- Harlingen District Office
- Houston District Office
- Lubbock District Office
- San Antonio District Office
There are also a number of local small business centers sponsored or partially funded by SBA that help women and minorities with start-up counseling and financial assistance:
- San Antonio Minority Business Development Center
Free business counseling services and financial management advice.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association), a non-profit organization and SBA partner, offers free mentoring, business counseling and low-cost workshops.
Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:
