As a business owner in the Rio Grande Valley, I know how hard it is to figure out where to start. These are the free small business resources I wish I had on day one: business advising, funding help, registering your LLC, and local programs for Valle...
The SBA has free guides on starting a business, plus loans and local assistance.
Small Business Administration
UTRGV Small Business Development Center offers free one-on-one advising for Valley entrepreneurs.
UTRGV Small Business Development Center
SCORE matches you with a free business mentor who has been there before.
SCORE
Texas Secretary of State for registering your LLC or corporation.
Amendments and Corrections FAQs
Get your Texas sales tax permit from the Comptroller.
Texas Online Tax Registration Application
Get your EIN from the IRS for free. Never pay a third party for this.
Get an employer identification number | Internal Revenue Service
Register on SAM.gov if you want to bid on government contracts.
Home | SAM.gov
Become a Texas state vendor and get notified about state bids.
Vendor Resources
Texas Workforce Commission for hiring help, employer resources and training grants.
Texas Workforce Commission
McAllen Chamber of Commerce for networking and local business events.
McAllen Chamber of Commerce - Leading the Region
Women's Business Centers offer free training and advising for women business owners.
Resource Partners - Small Business Administration
Canva is a free design tool for logos, flyers and social posts.
Canva
Set up your free Google Business Profile so local customers can find you.
Get Listed on Google - Google Business Profile
SBA loan programs explained, from microloans to 7(a) loans.
Fund your small business with SBA loans
IRS small business tax center so you stay on top of filings.
Small Businesses Self-Employed | Internal Revenue Service
USA.gov step-by-step guide to starting a business.
