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City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center
OBOSC provides no-cost programs and services that will help small business owners thrive in today’s competitive business environment.
GO BIG IN TEXAS - Small Business Resources
Step-by-step resources compiled by the Governor's Business Development Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation.
U.S. Small Business Association - Houston
Contact information for the Houston District Office of the U.S. Small Business Association. Explore the rest of the website for additional resources.
Minority Business Development Agency
Resources on financing, contracts and certification, and business development.
Texas Business Portal
Learn how to start a business, get licenses and permits, find funding, and more.

Grants.gov Search
Search Grants.gov for funding opportunities. For small-business eligible grants, select "Small businesses" under Eligibility on the left.
U.S. Small Business Association - Loans & Grants
Learn how to apply for funding via the U.S. Small Business Association. Find out if you're eligible for research grants and get familiar with the process.

SCORE
Articles, events, and (often free) webinars to help you craft and execute a successful business plan.
BPplans by Palo Alto Software
Thousands free sample plans, planning tools, and expert advice to help you start and run your business.
Business Plans Handbook
This searchable e-book from the library includes many sample business plans across industries. If accessing this title from off-campus, you will need your username and password to log in.