Resources for Business Leaders and Nonprofit Organizations
Below are some links we think might be helpful to you as you start or grow your business.
A private, member-driven advocacy and economic development organization; the largest chamber serving Central Texas.
The Austin LGBT Chamber promotes economic growth in the Austin lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community through advocacy, connections, and education.
The Austin Local Business Alliance (ALBA) is a 501(c)(6) Chamber of Commerce with a mission to amplify the voice of Austin’s locally-owned businesses through advocacy, promotion to the public, education, and a peer network that supports our members through their business lifecycle.
A helpful source for marketing tools, company and investment information, business plans, directories, interactive maps, and metrics.
A nonprofit organization that is focused on a combination of small business and workforce development. They provide innovative solutions and create financial strength for their clients, and remain proudly committed to building healthy, sustainable communities.
With more than three decades of experience, BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership.
This is a wonderful resource for anyone starting or running a small business in Austin. They provide coaching, classes, and other assistance to small businesses in order develop and empower small businesses so that they are able to strengthen their business capability and survivability.
State website that offers many services to facilitate corporate relocation and expansion, including valuable incentives and financing options.
The Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal provides relevant resources and contacts to assist small business owners in starting or growing their business in Texas.
Resources for taxpayers who file Form 1040, Schedules C, E, F, or Form 2106, as well as small businesses with assets under $10 million.
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a nationwide non-profit founded in 1975 to create a cohesive voice for over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States. NAWBO Austin joins other chapters across the country to provide support, community, resources, and opportunities for women-owned businesses.
The National Council of Nonprofits is the largest network of nonprofits in North America. The goal of the organization is to advance the vital role, capacity, and voice of charitable nonprofit organizations through state and national networks.
OSHA requirements apply to most private sector employers; this website provides many resources to help ensure compliance.
SCORE Austin provides confidential business counseling and advice to entrepreneurs seeking to start a business, and to existing businesses seeking expertise regarding problems or opportunities.
Tightly curated lists of the best startup tools for a variety of your business needs.
The State’s comptroller website, which includes general as well as specific information concerning your business.
Provides information to assist in determining whether there are any required state permits or licenses applicable to your business.
A link to the business filing forms needed to conduct business in the State of Texas.
Texas Women in Business is a membership-driven non-profit that is focused on empowering women to achieve their personal and professional goals through education, development, networking, service, and leadership.
Federal agency that offers free business counseling, business loans, disaster loans, and federal government contracting.