Starting a Business
Small businesses are essential drivers of innovation, job creation, and community engagement, contributing significantly to local economies and fostering diversity in the marketplace. Their agility, personalized service, and close ties to communities allow them to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and provide unique offerings. Entrepreneurs behind small businesses fuel economic growth through their creativity and resilience, making substantial contributions to GDP and serving as crucial pillars of thriving economies worldwide. To foster the growth of small business in Schertz, we have aggregated a variety of avenues of assistance and resources.
Resources
Schertz Small Business Resources
The type of resources:
- Consulting Business - Advice provided by a professional in the business/finance industry.
- Financing - Grant opportunities and loans, etc. for business activities, purchases, or investing.
- Mentorship - Long-term strategic advice for issues such as leadership, employer/employee coaching, etc.
- Resource Guides - Direction/pertinent information regarding various elements in the business development and maintenance processes, such as trainings, permitting, etc.
Small Business Financing
Small Business Development Center
The San Antonio SBDC provides education and no-cost business advising services to entrepreneurs and people wanting to start their own business. Business advisors can help with many facets of your small business. Confidentiality is guaranteed and a stipulation of our doing business with you.
Assistance includes:
- Develop and update business plans
- Identify sources of capital
- Set up record-keeping systems and analyze financial records
- Identify foreign markets for products or services
- Conduct specialized research geared to specific needs of the business-owner
- Create marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
- Explore suitable ways to conform to government regulations
- Increase opportunities to sell to federal, state, and local governments
- Analyze statistical and demographic data
LiftFund
LiftFund provides small business loans, 504 loans and micro loans for women & minorities and startups in San Antonio, Texas. They also host events & seminars.
Mentorship
SCORE
SCORE San Antonio volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools.
State of Texas - Small Business
The Governor's Office of Small Business Assistance and the Business Permit Office assist small and medium Texas businesses through advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance. The team serves as a focal point in the state for start-ups and small businesses of all sizes in urban, suburban and rural communities. The offices offer a variety of services, including assistance with permitting, licensing and regulatory compliance, small business resource referrals and informational small business webinars and events.
- Small Business Portal: Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal
- Webinars and Resource Library: Small Business Events
Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA was created to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the nation’s economy. Since the agency was founded, SBA has expanded the help it provides by offering programs that include help with management, as well as financial and federal contract procurement. SBA continues to provide specialized outreach to women, minorities, and armed forces veterans. The agency now also offers specialized advice and support in international trade.