Small Business Resources

UTSA Procurement Technical Assistance Center provides assistance to small business owners to expand their business into federal and state markets with government agencies, and military installations. 

Owners of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) sometimes called Vacation Rentals, are required to obtain an operating license annually.  

Vendor Connection provides a public clearinghouse to view detailed information about current business opportunities with the City of Austin.  

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.

Low-interest business loans for Veterans. 

Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau's Music Office makes sure all visitors experience local music by marketing to travelers and booking bands for group conventions, luncheons & off-site receptions.

Pro bono legal service.  Apply online. 

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

COVID-19 emergency funding for businesses. 

Western Arts Alliance (WAA) is a membership association of touring and performing arts professionals engaged in promoting and presenting performing arts throughout the western states and provinces. Serving members since 1967, WAA’s annual booking conference and its year-round programs are essential for artists, artist managers, presenters, and other performing arts professionals in the West.

Whole Foods Market provides low interest loans to independent local farmers and food artisans. 

Economic empowerment of women focused in three strategic areas: Business and leadership development, relationship networking, and advocacy in the private and public area. 

Women in Jazz Association, Inc. provides Concert Series and Vocal Performance Workshops for performance opportunities and experiences of local professional and amateur jazz vocalists. 

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. 

Some of the statues and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor require that notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace. 

Qualifying businesses can earn up to $1,800 in rebates to start, expand or improve recycling, composting or other zero waste programs. 

Pitch competition to turn raw materials that are leaving local businesses into the new materials.