MARKETING AND RESEARCH
Resource	Description	Phone Number
Austin Public Library	The Faulk Central Library provides a wealth of print and electronic resources to begin market research. Many of the resources are listed in the Marketing Research Guide.	(512) 974-7400 Ask a Librarian reference@ci.austin.tx.us
BiGAustin	Non-profit organization providing marketing and research workshops, as well as one-on-one business and financial plan counseling.	(512) 928-8010
Business and Industry Data Center	One-stop access to data, info and analysis on the Texas economy.	(512) 936-0550
City of Austin Small Business Development Program	Free startup orientations, free technical assistance with business plans and marketing plans, and free assistance with credit review, financial technical assistance and loan packaging, and low cost business education, through the BizAid Program. A Business Solutions Center offers free access to technology, procurement opportunities, demographic and market research, business publications and assistance from a professional staff. SBDP offers to help small business owners find the right help they need and also offers training, technical assistance and networking events to educate entrepreneurs in business topics.	(512) 974-7800
Hoovers	Provides detailed business and company information, industry reports, links, professional help, business news and more.
MoreBusiness.com	Articles, tips, sample business and marketing plans, legal forms, contracts and more.
Business.gov	The official business link to the U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a partnership with 21 other federal agencies.	(703) -288-1620
Small Business Development Center	Confidential no-cost business counseling services on an array of business concerns are provided to existing small businesses as well as start-ups. Skill improvement training in a variety of business topics is also available. A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.	(512) 716-4800 or sbdc@txstate.edu