Business Resources
FEDERAL
Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Department of Commerce U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. Department of Internal Revenue
STATE
State of Texas – www.state.tx.us
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
North Central Texas regional certification agency
LOCAL
STARTING A BUSINESS
Writing a Business Plan: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan
Small business assistance: https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/small-business-webinars
SWOT analysis, cash flow forecast, lean business plans, and more: https://www.bplans.com/
Business mentors and recorded Business plan classes: https://www.score.org/workshops-events
Market research, reliable resources for all things business: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/market-research-competitive-analysis
Startup cost calculator and learn about costs to start your business: https://www.score.org/tipofthemitt/resource/blog-post/calculate-your-start-costs
Import or Export Technical Assistance: https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/trade-and-export
Small Business Development Centers - free business consulting: https://americassbdc.org/find-your-sbdc/
Central Texas Business Resource Center - free business consulting: http://www.centexbrc.com/
Additional Resources
https://gov.texas.gov/film/page/small-business-owners-in-texas
https://txwes.edu/academics/business-administration/get-involved/small-business-workshop/