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Small Business Resource Directory

Small Business Resources

The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business.

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ResArtis offers a comprehensive listing of national and international residencies and collaboration opportunities for artists.

The Austin Technology Incubator is the startup incubator of the University of Texas at Austin. 

For applicants who have been a working comic book writer, penciler, inker, colorist, or letterer on a work-for-hire basis for no less than 10 years since January 1, 1934.
 

833.932.7397

Founded by entrepreneurial combat veterans, this non-profit helps veterans who want to start a business by providing start-up grants, instruction, one-on-one mentorship and connection to a community of veteran entrepreneurs and potential funding sources

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

Frequently asked questions about Foreign Trade Zones from the International Trade Administration. 

From group meetings to galleries, neighborhood gatherings to weddings, fundraisers to concerts, meditation sits to yoga classes - we want to offer space for shared community initiatives that bring Austinites together by hosting programs that serve the community at large.

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.

Fundera offers small business financing, business credit cards, and small business insights. 

Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts.