This class covers the legal forms of business, name registration & taxes, business licenses, permits and regulations. You will walk away with a resource packet, business plan checklist, top 10 reasons why businesses fail, and tips to get you started!
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
To Register: 928-8010
Essentials of Starting a Business (10/2/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
To help would-be entrepreneurs effectively evaluate the pros and cons of starting a small business and create a plan for small business success. The workshop discusses a wide range of subjects; financial considerations, planning, forms of business organization, financing alternatives, marketing, insurance, record keeping, and taxes. The workshop is ideal for people with ideas but still trying to figure out all the other things they need to consider about starting a business.
Presented by 5 different professionals from the Austin Business Community, and augmented by SCORE counselors.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: SCORE offices, 5524 Bee Cave, Bldg M, Austin, TX 78746 Fee: $50 creditcard in advance, $50 cash/check at the door. $20 for addl team For Information: 512-928-2425
To Register: 512-928-2425
Social Media (Part 2 of 2)- VIDEO MARKETING (10/4/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth Part 2 of 2
Learn how to engage with your online audience with effect video marketing. The course will provide you strategies for writing, storytelling, online video marketing, distribution, and community building.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
Start Smart: FastTrac NewVenture (10/4/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth 7 Week Class - Meets Mondays & Thursdays
Before you quit your job and invest your savings in your endeavor, you need to answer the most important question - is your idea economically viable? Start Smart participants receive an in-depth business overview by experts in the fields of business management, law, marketing, finance & accounting. Throughout the class you will be given guidance while writing your own feasibility study. You’ll walk away from this class with all of your business questions answered.
This 7-week class (October 4th-November 18th) meets twice per week - on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: $200 For Information: (512) 928-8010
To Register: (512) 928-8010
Contract Law for Texas Microentrepreneurs (10/6/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Need help deciphering legal jargon used in contracts? Join BiGAustin to learn how to harness the powerful language of contract to benefit your small business.
Through this class you will:
· Learn the basic principles of contract law
· Determine how to implement and enforce contractual terms and conditions
· Understand contract dispute resolution process
· Review common contracts.
After this class you will have a contract review checklist and industry specific contract guidelines.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
To Register: 928-8010
Business Plan Class (10/19/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Put a plan behind your business dreams! It is hard to take a business seriously when there is little or nothing in writing about its structure, future direction, or position in the marketplace. That is why a business plan may be the most important document you will ever write for your business.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
Essentials of Writing a Business Plan (10/19/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
Providing general and individual guidance to help prepare and evaluate a business plan. This workshop discusses the content of a business plan and why the sections are separated but linked. We also discuss ways and places to find the information needed to fill in the holes of the plan.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: SCORE offices, 5524 Bee Cave, Bldg M, Austin, TX 78746 Fee: $35 cash or check at the door. $15 for addtl same team For Information: 512-928-2425
To Register: 512-928-2425
Business Plan Class (10/20/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Put a plan behind your business dreams! It is hard to take a business seriously when there is little or nothing in writing about its structure, future direction, or position in the marketplace. That is why a business plan may be the most important document you will ever write for your business.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
Certification 101 (10/20/2010)
Sponsored by Small and Minority Business Resources
Find out what the terms MBE, WBE, DBE and HUB mean to a minority- and/or a woman-owned small business enterprise. Learn more about the benefits of Minority and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification (MBE/WBE) and our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)Certification. Work with the City of Austin's Vendor Registration Department to add or update company information on the Vendor Self Service (VSS) registration system.
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor, Room 325 Fee: Free For Information: 512.974.7677
To Register: 512.974.7677
Essentials of Starting a Business (10/20/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
To help would-be entrepreneurs effectively evaluate the pros and cons of starting a small business and create a plan for small business success. The workshop discusses a wide range of subjects; financial considerations, planning, forms of business organization, financing alternatives, marketing, insurance, record keeping, and taxes. The workshop is ideal for people with ideas but still trying to figure out all the other things they need to consider about starting a business.
Presented by 5 different professionals from the Austin Business Community, and augmented by SCORE counselors.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: SCORE offices, 5524 Bee Cave, Bldg M, Austin, TX 78746 Fee: $50 creditcard in advance, $50 cash/check at the door. $20 for addl team For Information: 512-928-2425
To Register: 512-928-2425
Introduction to Exports (10/20/2010)
Sponsored by EGRSO International Programs
Small businesses throughout the country are benefiting from global market opportunities. If you are a manufacturer, service provider, entrepreneur or small business owner interested in exporting products or services, let us help you explore your export potential. This seminar will take the unknowns out of international trade. We will help you discover whether your company is export ready. Topics examined in this “Introduction to Exports” seminar will include resources available to help you go global, identifying the advantages of exporting your products or services abroad, and much more.
Featured Speaker: Doug Smith, CGBP
Senior International Business Consultant, International Trade Center at UTSA
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: International Center of Austin, 201 E. Second Street Fee: $35 For Information: 512-236-2425
To Register: 512-236-2425
Web Smarts for Small Business - Someone told me to get on the web: Starting your First Business Website (10/25/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth Part 1 of 3
For most small businesses, the toughest part of picking your first website is simply knowing which questions to ask. Learn how to assess your needs objectively and find a reputable provider to build and host your business web site. We'll also leave time at the end to discuss other questions and issues related to websites and e-commerce.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location: 5407 N IH 35, Suite 200 Fee: FREE For Information: 928-8010
