List of Small Business University Resources

Resources for Small Businesses from Texas State University

Resource
Type
Department/
Center
Contact
Information
DescriptionTopics 
Consulting & AdvisingTXST Small Business Development Center (SBDC)https://sbdc.mccoy.txst.edu/Free, confidential business advising on many issues related to business startup, management, and growth.Advising on topics including: Accounting; Business Planning; Buy/Sell Business; Cash Flow Management; Customer Relations; Cybersecurity; Disaster Planning/Recovery; eCommerce; Financing/Capital; Franchising; Government Contracting; Human Resources/Managing Employees; Intellectual Property; International Trades; Managing a Business; Marketing/Sales; Social Media; Startup Assistance; Technology Innovation & Commercialization 
Online Resources & WorkshopsTXST Small Business Development Center (SBDC)https://sbdc.mccoy.txst.edu/starting-a-business.htmlFree, on-demand workshops and online resources covering an array of topics.Resources to support: Startup; Business Plan Writing; Market Research; Exporting; Financing; Workforce Programs; Veteran
Programs
 
Hiring ; InternshipCareer Serviceshttps://www.careerservices.txst.edu/hireabobcat.htmlPost a job or internship opportunity for students and alumni.Hiring; Recruitment: Internships 
Job
Shadowing
Career
Services
https://www.careerservices.txst.edu/hireabobcat.htmlAllow a current TXST student to engage with you and your company with a one-day job shadowing opportunity.Recruitment; Job Shadowing 
      
Hiring; InternshipCareer Serviceshttps://www.careerservices.txst.edu/hireabobcat/events-fairs.htmlAttend a career fair to meet TXST students and alumni.Recruitment; Career Fair 
Hiring; InternshipMcCoy College of Business Student Success
Center
https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/students/student-success-center.htmlEngage with students majoring in business through various activities and opportunities.Recruitment; Speaking to Students; Internships 
TranslationDepartment of World Languages & Literatures in collaboration
with THRC
https://healthresearch.txst.edu/about/what-we-do/translation-services.htmlProfessional translators offer English/Spanish translations.Marketing; Advertising; Translation 
Internship (Journalism & Mass Communication)School of Journalism and Mass Communicationhttps://sjmc.txst.edu/resources/student-resources/internship/internship-new-employer-resources.htmlOffer internships to students majoring in Journalism or Mass Communication.Internship 
Crisis Communication; Public Relations, MediaPR Go    
      
Internship (Management)Department of Managementhttps://mgt.mccoy.txst.edu/internships.htmlOffer internships to students majoring in Management.Internship 
Prototype Development; 3-D PrintingAlkek One    
IncubatorSTAR Park (STAR:
Science, Technology, & Advanced
Research)
https://www.txst.edu/starpark. htmlA 58-acre site that hosts STAR One, Texas State’s first technology incubator dedicated to research and commercialization efforts.Technology Incubator; Advanced Research; Commercialization 
Conference Room/Event FacilitiesSTAR Park (STAR:
Science, Technology, & Advanced Research)
https://www.txst.edu/starpark/conference-center.htmlFacilities that can be reserved for events of various sizes and types.Event Planning; Conference Room 
GeneralCenter for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE)https://innovation.txst.edu/The CIE is the hub of the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem on campus. This is a good place to begin if unsure
exactly where to go.
General; First Steps 
Supplier OpportunitiesProcurement & Strategic Sourcinghttps://www.txst.edu/procurement/resources/vendor-self-service.htmlDoing business with TXST as a supplier.Supplier Opportunities; Doing Business with TXST 
Supplier Opportunities; HUBTXST’s HUB
Program
https://www.txst.edu/procurement/hub-specialist.htmlInformation for HUBs interested in doing business with TXST as a supplier.Supplier Opportunities; Doing Business with TXST; HUB 
Farms & RanchesSmall
Producer’s
Initiative (SPI)
https://www.smallproducersinitiative.txst.edu/about.htmlWhile SPI's focus is small and mid- sized producers, the program provides outreach, training, and extension for farms and ranches of any size, production method, organization, etc.Advising; Consulting; Financial; Marketing; Grants; On-Demand (Recorded) Workshops; Live Sessions; Resource Collection 
On-Demand WorkshopsEntrepreneurship Boot Camphttps://entrepreneur.txst.edu/resources/webinars.html   
Hiring; InternshipCenter for Professional Saleshttps://www.txstsalescenter.com/The Center for Professional Sales prepares students for careers in selling, facilitates internships, and helps provide career placement for students.Hiring; Internships; Sales 
Business ResilienceTHRChttps://www.cherr.txst.edu/resiliency-resources.htmlTHRC offers a collection of resources to help communities and small businesses enhance their resilience through planning, adapting, and recovering.Resilience; Planning; Emergency Preparedness; Disaster Recovery; Resource Collection 
Business GrowthSCALEUPhttps://scaleup.txst.edu/SCALEUP provides a resource guide to support the growth of
small businesses.
Business Growth 
ResearchDivision of Researchhttps://www.txst.edu/research/partners.htmlThe Division of Research offers access to expertise, collaboration
best practices, technology licenses, new venture creation, and other resources.
Research; Technology; Startup; Resource Collection 
Training and CertificatesZEUS Data Science Certificatehttps://zeus.tsus.edu/data- science-pathways.htmlThe Texas State University System offers a course on data science. Data science is a valuable skill that can be used to help businesses as they grow.Training; Data Science; Growth 
Business GrowthMarket Dayhttps://studentinvolvement.txst.edu/An event to highlight local vendors that may provide food, jewelry,
clothing and more.
  
Recruitment2024 Small Business Fairhttps://txstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iF64TqmuRaZbiSIn-person fair in McCoy College of Business; limit of 15 businesses per day: April 8, 9, 10. Contact Dr. Terrance McClain for questions
(tjm80@txstate.edu).
Recruitment; Internship; Hiring 
InternshipCenter for Analytics and
Data Science
https://cads.txst.edu/   
Collaboration with a ClassService Learninghttps://servicelearning.txst.eduService learning is an experiential learning approach in which students apply materials relevant to their coursework and degree program in service-based projects, with community partners, and critically reflect on the service activity. The Service-Learning Excellence program works with faculty, programs, and community partners to develop more service-learning opportunities for students across campus.Consulting; Project Focus; Student Collaboration; Class Collaboration 

Resources Within the State of Texas

Tech IncubatorTech Wildcattershttps://www.techwildcatters.com/Located in Dallas, this incubator focuses on B2B startups and offers a mentor-driven program.Enterprise: Marketplace, Logistics, FinTech. Sustainability: Climate Tech, Remote Work, Education Tools. Lifestyle: Connectivity, Sports & Fitness, Travel &
Hospitality
GeneralCapital Factoryhttps://www.capitalfactory.com/mission/Capital Factory has boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas and Houston, where they introduce entrepreneurs in Texas to their first investors, employees, mentors and customers.Entrepreneurs, startups, corporations, ventures, mentors, and events.
GeneralThe DEC (Dallas Entrepreneur
Center)
https://thedec.comOffers mentorship, education, incubation, and community for startups in the Dallas-Fort Worth community.Freelance, startup, investor, small business, and agency
Healthcare StartupsHealthtech Accelerator (formerly TMCx)https://www.tmc.edu/innovation/accelerator-healthtech/Based in Houston, it's part of the Texas Medical Center and focuses on incubating startups in the medical and life sciences sectors.Healthcare startups, clinical validation, funding, networking, connections, advisors

Notes:

THRC = Translational Health Research Center 
HUB = Historically Underutilized Business
The resources shared are a sample of what exists.