Programs
BizAid provides no cost business assistance for small businesses at any stage of development, startup through expansion. Weekly BizAid Business Orientation sessions provide information and referrals to organizations and programs that support the development and growth of small businesses in Austin. Personalized business coaching is available to help with creating a business plan, a marketing plan, or assist with personal credit assessments, finding loan sources, filling out loan applications, and financial management assistance. Call 512-974-7800 for more information.
BizOpen serves as a point of contact for small business owners seeking assistance navigating the City’s development process.
Recognizing that small businesses are the foundation of our local economy, the City of Austin embarked on a City-wide project with a mission to encourage organizational changes that establish Austin as the Best Managed City with regard to small business development.
Small businesses have historically led our country out of recession and Austin continues to be the top city in the country for small business growth and expansion. Austin's success can be attributed to its large pool of college graduates; thriving collaborations between corporate, government and universities; and higher than average population growth. Small business owners can take advantage of many no-cost or low-cost means to expand their business acumen and find assistance to aid the growth of their businesses.
Are you looking to support local Austin small businesses? Welcome to ExploreLocalAustin.org, a web-based, interactive map where that’s all you get - locally owned, small businesses of all kinds. For help using the map, follow the instructions above and below the map or view additional map help and instructions.
SBDP holds special annual events targeted at providing access to resources and information for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Here at SBDP and throughout the city of Austin there are an abundance of resources for local small businesses but finding the right place and the right answer isn't always easy. SBDP strives to provide answers and assistance where possible as well as guiding small business owners to the other organizations and resources that can meet their needs.
With over 38,000 small businesses calling Austin home, it is a given that our city is small business friendly. The Small Business Development Program is a great place to start your exploration process. Check out the helpful links below.
