Resources--The often overlooked cause of business failure. We hope to extend this current list of local, state and national resources for small business. There is a wealth of information in El Paso when it comes to business start-up, growth and success. Please take advantage of the many opportunities available for you to network and gain a greater understanding of how business and commerce works. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be afraid to say you lack knowledge in a particular area of operating your business. Please let us know of additional resources to include in this listing.
Coming soon: Articles/Information relating to doing business on the border. Do you have expertise in a particular area? Share information with us via this site. Send an email to info@epbbn.com
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Better Business Bureau - El Paso
El Paso County Clerks Office
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
Minority Business Enterprise Center of El Paso
S.C.O.R.E. El Paso
Women's Border Business Center
Starting a business, operating a business...topics include---Employer ID Number (EIN), Recordkeeping, Business Name Change, Businesses with Employees, Accounting Periods and Methods, What is Taxable and Nontaxable Income?, Filing and Paying Your Business Taxes, Estimated Taxes, Business Expenses, Business Tax Credits, Intangibles, Changing Your Business Structure, Avoiding Problems, Closing a Business, Small Business Resources, Small Business Tax Calendar, Retirement Plans
El Paso Black Business Network
Minority and Business Resources
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. MBDA provides funding for a network of Minority Business Development Centers (MBDCs), Native American Business Development Centers (NABDCs), and Business Resource Centers (BRCs) located throughout the Nation. The Centers provide minority entrepreneurs with one-on-one assistance in writing business plans, marketing, management and technical assistance and financial planning to assure adequate financing for business ventures. The Centers are staffed by business specialists who have the knowledge and practical experience needed to run successful and profitable businesses. source: MBDA government website
The purpose of this organization is to assist businesses with at least fifty-one (51) percent minority ownership. The currently offer four (4) types of client services:
- Client Assessment
- Strategic Business Consulting
- Access to Capital
- Access to Markets
source: local MBEC of El Paso
Assumed names, marriage, birth certificates and more...
The information we provide on the EPBBN site does not serve as a substitute for legal or tax advice
We suggest you speak with an attorney regarding your own personal business situation.
Whether you are starting or growing your business, the TBA provides valuable informational tools to help you achieve success from the start.
Offering business counseling, training seminars, research and technical assistance services.f
This center here in El Paso serves individuals desiring to start or grown their businesess. They offer information, training, technical assistance and opportunities for women interested in starting or expanding their business. They create opportunities for women in the areas of personal guidance, business management and information. The center also addresses issuess such as home based businesses.
Business forms for LLC, Partnerships, Corporations, Non-profits, State Trademarks and more.
DB is a resource hub for small businesses and large organizational buyers such as Government Agencies and College/Universities). This is a member-based platform. Some of the services offered nclude: researching and evaluating potential buyers or suppliers, searching for appropriate contact information and more.
Black Enterprise provides a wealth of information for African American entrepreneurs.
Their mission statement: ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their small businesses. With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs--often minorities and women--can build assets, better provide for their families, and strengthen their communities.
Magazine on Minority Businesses and Supplier Diversity
Their mission statement: The National Black Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the United States and via interaction with the Black Diaspora.
SME Toolkit offers complimentary business advice to Black-owned businesses. Learn how Black business owners are pooling resources and beginning to understand the power of networking to market and promote their companies.
"Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association. This is a resource organization in partnership with the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Local SCORE offers Free Small Business Counseling and Mentoring, Low-Cost Entrepreneurial Training Seminars, Free Confidential Advice from Successful Business Experts, Partner with US Small Business Administration
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ACCION
Black Enterprise
Diversity Business
IRS Tax Information for Small Businesses
Minority Business News
National Black Chamber of Commerce
SME Toolkit
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Minority Bus. Dev. Agency
TEXAS
Comptroller of Public Accounts - Texas
Minority Business News (based in Texas)
Texas Business Advisor
Texas Secretary of State
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