Starting Your Small Business

Starting a business in San Antonio doesn't mean you have to go it alone. Utilize our services and programs, tailored to bring opportunities to your business.

Services & Programs

Launch SA

Funded by the City of San Antonio, this is the City's premier hub for launching or growing your small business.

Launch SA offers workshops and events, mentorship and coaching and in-house business advising that offers one-on-one sessions tailored to your specific needs.

It also offers essential business intelligence tools designed to help you thrive and stay competitive by allowing you to conduct market research, enhance your customer service strategy and overall operations blueprint.

Business Outreach Specialist Support

As your small business progresses along its growth journey, know that you have personal guides available. Business Outreach Specialists can help point you in the right direction with questions related to your small business.

Business Programs & Grants

The City's Economic Development Department sponsors many programs and grants designed to strengthen the local business community. This page is a central directory of current programs and grants.

Buy Local

Buy Local is a public awareness campaign that offers tools, tips and education to help small businesses reach customers and introduce consumers to joy and satisfaction when they Buy Local.