Small Business Resources

The City’s Bicycle Program works to make Austin an even greater city for biking — and a community where people of all ages and abilities experience biking as safe, comfortable, convenient and fun. 

Information for small business owners on starting a DBA (Assumed Name), Historically Underutilized Businesses(HUB), and doing business with the county. 

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program includes a 20 percent income tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic, income-producing buildings. The Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program offers a 25 percent tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is responsible for regulating, inspecting, and taxing the production, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages within the state. 

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship, and MSTC host this SXSW Startup Pitch Competition. 

SCORE is here to help small businesses be better prepared for unplanned business interruptions. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. 

Pitch competition for innovative Nonprofit organizations. 

This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic excellence. 

Mission Capital offers nonprofit consultation, learning & leadership courses, and through multi-year partnerships, they bring together nonprofit, government and business leaders to tackle systematic challenges in our community. 

Free one-on-one support sessions, skilled volunteers offer small business assistance in financial management, sales & marketing, technology, and operations.

The Financial Literacy Coalition of Central TX promotes community prosperity by providing financial education that empowers Central Texans to achieve their dreams. 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, LiftFund has a disaster relief loan for small businesses up to $50,000 with up to 120-day payment deferment. We have a product for new clients and for current clients. 

We offer a variety of bookkeeping & financial management solutions, as well as tax preparation and tax consulting.

From the forms you need to quick access to information on hot tax topics like EINs, independent contractors and the new health care legislation, this IRS site makes doing your taxes as painless and simple as possible.

HOME  was formed by a group of concerned women in Austin, Texas, for the purpose of providing financial housing assistance for aging musicians in need. 

Just invests in low-income female entrepreneurs to create more resilient communities in America. 

Not-for-profit trade organization dedicated to residential construction and remodeling in Central Texas. 

HATCH pitch is the community for startups using information technology to make life better. 

AZWA educates about, advocates for, and promotes Zero Waste in Austin.

Our mission is to strengthen the fabric of East Austin neighborhoods by promoting housing affordability & economic diversity; preserving and enhancing its history, culture, and nature; and investing in its small businesses and public spaces that are unique to East Austin.

Everything you need to know about running your legal home food business. 

DAWA honors, celebrates, and empowers the essential work of community frontliners and creatives of color through direct financial support, and culturally relevant health-centered programming.

List of Accountants in Austin, Texas.