The Small Business Development program serves as a focal point in assisting small and historically underutilized businesses and provides sources of contacts and research information that will assist with federal, state and local business issues for small businesses.

Small Business Development Council

The Small Business Development Council serves the needs of the small business by providing training programs, assistance tools, and programs that lower the cost of doing business. The council is also an advocate, communicating needs and concerns of small business to governmental leadership.

SCORE

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). To schedule an appointment with a SCORE counselor contact the Round Rock Chamber Office at 512.255.5805.

Texas State University Small Business Development Center The Texas State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) works with existing and startup small businesses to help them grow and compete in today's global economy. SBDCs are available to provide assistance during every phase of the business life cycle. The improvements that result from our direct support of our client's activities lead to job creation, investments, and economic growth for communities throughout central Texas. Visit www.business.txstate.edu/sbdc for more information. Also, to schedule an appointment, please call (512) 716-4800 or e-mail sbdc(at)txstate.edu.

Common Small Business Links      

Business License & Permits Listing - Potential business start-ups can determine necessary licenses, permits, certifications, registrations, and/or authorizations for a specific business on the federal, state, and local levels.    

Alphabetical Business License & Permits Listing - Potential business start-ups research licenses, permits, certifications, registrations and/or authorizations for Fee Requirements and approximate Processing times. If you have any questions concerning Fees and Processing times, please contact the appropriate agency for more information.  

Texas Online Business Portal - TEXAS AT YOUR FINGER TIPS. Online business registration provides information to potential and existing business on topics from starting a business to business research & statistics information.  

State Regulatory Agencies - List of state agencies with regulatory information for businesses in the state. The agencies provide regulatory oversight for different businesses within Texas.    

Texas Map Room - If you are starting or relocating a business to Texas. The Texas Map Room gives you the necessary tools to research information on our great state.  

Business Industry & Data Center - Individuals can research business trends in Texas by Population, employment, business trends and other popular topics that can assist businesses.    

Comptroller Field Offices- State Tax Information- The Comptroller's office helps taxpayers comply with sometimes complicated tax rules and procedures.     

Secretary of State- Business Corporation Information - The Business and Public Filings Division consists of four different sections. These sections maintain filings and records related to Texas corporations, financial and banking transactions, executive branch commissions, Legislative mandates, and other public organizations. 

Texas Work Explorer - When workforce development, education and economic development combine efforts effective workforce solutions can be crafted for Texas employers, workers and students. This site is designed to bring together the workforce services offered by Texas State agencies and local partners so customers can easily access information and assistance. Just two clicks and you are on your way to recruiting, job search, education, training, and business expansion assistance.

Texas Building & Procurement Commission (TBPC) administers the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program. The goal of this program is to promote full and equal business opportunity for all businesses in state contracting. HUB certification increases exposure to 'Information For Bid's' on delegated purchases, open market purchases, term contracts, leases, and construction projects. For complete information visit the TBPC website or call 512/463-5872 or (In Texas) 888/863.5881.  

U.S. Small Business Administration Business Plan Information - The U.S. Small Business Administration provides helpful insights into business planning. They can assist you with information that identifies your goals, and provide basic components for new and existing businesses.