LibGuides: Business: Online Resources

SCORE

SCORE is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start a business.

SCORE counselors are business professionals that are ready to advise you on your path to success.

Call 210-207-2500 to register online for a free business counseling session at the Central Library (email and phone number required). To register and create your own account, please click on the link, or contact SCORE directly at (210) 403-5931.

New Business & Investing @ SAPL

NFIB: Small Business Resources

BusinessUSA: Tools for Small Business

BusinessUSA implements a "no wrong door" approach for small businesses and exporters by using technology to quickly connect businesses to the services and information relevant to them, regardless of where the information is located or which agency's website, call center, or office they go to for help.

Business Assistance

Have you met our partner? Launch SA is located at the downtown library (600 Soledad St, San Antonio TX 78205) and is a one-stop shop where entrepreneurs and small-business owners can go to get information, resources, market data and guidance to start and maintain their business. While access to their location is limited during Covid 19, you can contact them through their link for online help.

Business Databases

Reference Solutions by Data Axle

A national residential and business directory, perfect for finding new customers or researching an industry. The business listings are comprised of over 55 million US business records, 297 million US Historical business records and 4 million New Business records (a total of over 356 million US business records). Also included are over 2.5 million job postings, 292 million consumer records in Consumer Lifestyle, 1.8 million Canadian Business records, 1.2 million Healthcare records and 15 million New Movers/Homeowners records.

The detailed company information includes company name, address, phone, executive contact name and title, employee size, sales volume, SIC codes, NAICS codes, credit ratings, business type, location type, news information, 10-K’s and more. With 45 customized search options and downloading and printing capabilities, users can create lists for marketing, building a business plan, researching career opportunities, and much more.