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Business Services
South
Texas Women's Business Center
The mission of the South Texas WBC is to provide
assistance and training to women, minorities
and the economically disadvantaged in order
to promote economic self-sufficiency.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement
with the U.S. Small Business Administration
and the South Texas Business Fund, the South
Texas Women’s Business Center will target
services to women who want to start a business
or expand an established business, but who
lack the technical knowledge and financial
resources to successfully advance their personal
and career goals. Services will be available
in both English and Spanish.
Economic
Development Department
To provide services and convenience to help
entrepreneurs and existing businesses, the
City's Economic Development Department provides
a full range of business services. The City's
Economic Development Department is located
at the Frost Bank Tower, 100 W. Houston St.,
Suite 1900.
Steps
to Starting a Business
Links related to starting a business, including a Guide to Starting a Business, selecting a business structure, forms, applications, and services, trademarks and copyrights, state taxes, financial assistance, small business assistance, and export assistance.
UTSA's
Institute for Economic Development
UTSA's Institute for Economic Development
serves as a virtual "One-Stop Shop"
for business development services throughout
South Texas. Each of the 10 centers and programs
within the IED is funded through various state
and federal programs, and service areas differ
according to a particular center's program
and mission. In total, the IED and nine satellite
centers serve over 25,000 business clients
annually to fulfill the public service mission
of UTSA.
The
Institute for Economic Development's Research
Section
The Institute for Economic Development's Research
Section is a favorite of the STBF loan officers
and a great information site.
How to write a Business
Plan
Business
Plan Basics
business plan precisely defines your business,
identifies your goals, and serves as your
firm's resume. The basic components include
a current and pro forma balance sheet, an
income statement, and a cash flow analysis.
It helps you allocate resources properly,
handle unforeseen complications, and make
good business decisions. Because it provides
specific and organized information about your
company and how you will repay borrowed money,
a good business plan is a crucial part of
any loan application. Additionally, it informs
sales personnel, suppliers, and others about
your operations and goals.
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