A&M-SA Research Guides: Entrepreneurship: Library Research Guide: Financials

How to Read a Financial Statement: Business Finance Essentials

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Financing Your Business

LiftFund (San Antonio)
LiftFund is a worldwide non-profit organization that provides credit and services to small businesses and entrepreneurs who do not have access to loans from commercial sources. They also provide leadership and innovation resources to the microlending industry.
Texas Wide Open for Business
"In today's challenging economy, finding capital is one of the most crucial tasks for small businesses wishing to grow and thrive. The Governor's Office Small Business division works closely with a variety of partners to highlight the various avenues for access to capital that are available to the Texas small business community. "
SCORE "Counselor to America's Small Business"
A resource partner of the Small Business Administration, SCORE can help your small business by answering tax questions, helping you find funding, and providing other free services and resources.
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets.
EPIcenter
EPIcenter propels energy innovation and thought for our global future with a think tank, incubator and accelerator, strategic partnerships, and critical conversations around energy. Its vision is to be the hub for energy innovation and thought leadership driving profound global impact. “EPI” stands for Energy, Partnerships and Innovation.
Maestro Entrepreneur Center
The Maestro Entrepreneur Center is designed to accelerate business growth by creating individualized programs based on assessment of each business, and prioritize critical needs.
Small Business Loan Administration
Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Use Lender Match to find lenders that offer loans for your business.
Top Minority Business Grants in 2021
Fundera is the go-to financial resource for every small business—helping you face your challenges, achieve your financial goals, and grow businesses as big as your aspirations.
Tax Information For Businesses
Assistance with taxes for all business types.
Loan Amortization Table Calculator
Free calculator to calculate loan payments and interest.

Growth and Development

The following links are to public websites that offer information concerning the functions leading to growth and development of your small business.

Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Since 1894, The Chamber has served businesses by helping to create a business-friendly environment, promoting local business and providing events and tools for new businesses relocating to San Antonio.
ThomasNet
Directory of manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers searchable by geographic area and business type for small businesses.
New SBA Web Tool Helps with Market Research
SizeUp Allows Business Owners to Research Data and Analytics To Start or Grow a Business
UTSA
San Antonio Small Business Development Center
5 C’s of Credit (5 C’s of Banking)
An in-depth description of each of the 5 C’s of credit or banking to help you understand what your banker needs to understand about your business in order to approve your loan. You will have insight as to where your banker is coming from and will therefore better prepare you to handle their questions and concerns.

Be Money Smart Guide

Check out the entrepreneurship tab on the Be Money Smart guide. It provides details into what a commercial loan provider expects to see in regards to your personal finances. With this insight, you can prepare on how to handle their questions and concerns.