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How to Hire the Right CPA for Your Austin Small Business Without Overpaying

Finding a good accountant in Austin isn't complicated because there aren't enough CPAs here. It's complicated because there are too many, most of them will take your money, and the gap between a co…

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
How to Hire the Right CPA for Your Austin Small Business Without Overpaying

How Much Do Payroll Services Cost for Austin Small Businesses

A 10-person Austin business shopping for payroll service today will find advertised prices anywhere from $100 to $400 a month. That's a real spread. The instinct to anchor on the low end is underst…

By Chris Mullen ·
How Much Do Payroll Services Cost for Austin Small Businesses

What City of Austin Small Business Grants and Loans Are Open Right Now in 2026

A program-by-program guide to City of Austin, Travis County, and SBDC funding with real eligibility thresholds and a frank look at what survived the FY2026 budget crunch.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What City of Austin Small Business Grants and Loans Are Open Right Now in 2026

Which Austin Co-Working Spaces Are Actually Still Open in 2026

We called every location showing up in search results. Several are closed. Here's the ground-truth guide.

By Diana Park ·
Which Austin Co-Working Spaces Are Actually Still Open in 2026

How to Get a Business License in Austin in 2026 Without Getting Lost in the Process

Austin issues no general business license. What it issues are specific-use permits tied to what you do and where you do it. The city's own website won't walk you through all of them.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
How to Get a Business License in Austin in 2026 Without Getting Lost in the Process

Is Austin Still a Good Place to Start a Business Compared to Dallas and Houston

Austin's office vacancy crisis, a quieter VC market, and rising property taxes have changed the calculus. Here's what the numbers actually say, broken down by business type.

By Elena Vasquez ·
Is Austin Still a Good Place to Start a Business Compared to Dallas and Houston

How a Commercial Sublease in Austin Works and Whether the Summer Market Favors Tenants

By CityDesk Austin | Commercial Real Estate | July 2025

By Diana Park ·
How a Commercial Sublease in Austin Works and Whether the Summer Market Favors Tenants

How Austin Business Relocation Incentives Actually Work in 2026 and What You Realistically Get

A site-selector's guide to the Chapter 380 agreement, the Texas Enterprise Fund, and why Austin is a harder close than Dallas or San Antonio

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
How Austin Business Relocation Incentives Actually Work in 2026 and What You Realistically Get

How the Domain Became Its Own Business District and What Leasing There Looks Like Now

The pitch has always been seductive: a walkable mixed-use district in North Austin, anchored by major tech employers, ringed by retail and restaurants, offering companies a genuine alternative to t…

By Diana Park ·
How the Domain Became Its Own Business District and What Leasing There Looks Like Now

Which Austin Tech Companies Are Actually Hiring in 2026 and What They're Paying

Dell leads the Austin-area market in net new Q2 postings by a wide margin. Mid-stage startups are largely frozen. Here's what the ground-level numbers actually show.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
Which Austin Tech Companies Are Actually Hiring in 2026 and What They're Paying
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