Start a Business

If you’re ready to start a business, Hondo is the right place to put down roots and grow strong. For decades, Texas  has been a leading supporter of entrepreneurship and small business, and here in Hondo we offer the right setting and the right spirit to facilitate your success.

Lower costs, more ease and flexibility.

Hondo offers easy access to the metro amenities of San Antonio, but without urban congestion.  Roads here are clear, and there are more paths to profitability, thanks to lower costs. Our housing prices, for example, are 68% of the national average; our utility costs are lower, too. That means you’ve got more room in your personal and business budgets and more financial flexibility as you make decisions and move forward.

Import/export access.

Texas is one of the nation’s top exporters, and more than 92% of Texas exporters are small businesses. And here in Hondo, your location is ideal for export and import, just 140 miles from the major Mexican gateway of Port of Laredo and 165 miles from the deep water Port of Corpus Christi, the nation’s #1 port in total revenue tonnage. Highway and dual rail connections to both ports assure swift, cost-effective global access.

Resources and support for a strong start.

Texas knows small business as home to over three million small businesses. You can feel confident in the state’s knowledgeable, experienced support for your enterprise, even in the earliest idea stages. Begin now with resources including:

  • Start a Business in Texas. The Texas Economic Development (TED) web page offers a simple 7-step process taking prospective new business from business plan through employer requirements.

  • Small Business Resource Portal. This TED portal will connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to helpful resources and services.

 

As your new business journey continues, you can turn to other local and nearby resources including:

  • Workforce Solutions Alamo: This one-stop job site connects employers of all sizes to qualified candidates. Your high-performance enterprise team is a click away.

  • U.S. SBA-San Antonio District: The San Antonio District office of the Small Business Association services can assist with a variety of needs, including funding, counseling and connections to helpful community networks.

  • USTA Small Business Development Center-San Antonio: Hosted and supported by the University of Texas-San Antonio, the SBDC aims to act as a life-long business partner, providing a range of support including business advising, professional referral and more.