Existing Business Plan Competition Info Session (2/2/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Come learn about The Big Idea Day and Business Plan Competition. Submission of Business Plan accepted December 4th, 2009 through February 15th, 2010. Winner will be announced at The Big Idea Day April 16th, 2010. First Place Winner receives $10k in Cash and Prizes!

Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010
To Register:   928-8010   
Business Plan – Part 2 of 2 (2/3/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Kick start writing your business plan by attending this course! Building your business plan will focus on the necessary elements of writing a business plan, and how to prepare a coherent one.

Time:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
Business Plan Finance Section Workshop (2/4/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
RSVP required. Space is Limited!!
Have you considered participating in 2010 BiG idea Business Plan Competition but the idea of compiling the 2 pages of financials has you concerned? Don’t worry! We are here to help. BiGAUSTIN has scheduled a Business Plan Finance Section Workshop. Facilitating the workshop is our very own Shamsah Jaferali. You will learn a painless way to complete this section. Come to BiGAUSTIN and join this hands-on workshop and bring confidence to the financial section of your business plan!

Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
To Register:   928-8010 x 103   
Exploring Entrepreneurship (2/5/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
This exciting new class discussing all aspects of considering the venture into entrepreneurship. This class is instructed by Bob Dehm, Personal Banker, Citibank.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010
To Register:   928-8010   
Grow Your Business on the Web (2/6/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
Limited to 50 people, please preregister
Purpose: How to use your website as a marketing tool by combining marketing concepts with web technologies, platforms and methods such as search engine optimization, search engine marketing, blogging for business, social networks and other web sites. Agenda: Overview of marketing objectives, getting started with online marketing, web design terminology, site promotion and examples of business social platforms in use. Provides basics for you to begin planning your web strategy.

Time:  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35 person cash or check at the door or creditcard in advance
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
Web Smarts for Small Business: 'Hello, World': Search Engine Submittal and Optimization Basics (2/8/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Part 2 of 3
You've got a website but you're not sure how to get listed in the search engines or achieve better rankings. Learn basic techniques for submitting your site to the search engines, how to optimize your site so that your target customers can find you, and some tips and tricks for better search results.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
Business Plan Finance Section Workshop (2/10/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
RSVP required. Space is Limited!!
Have you considered participating in 2010 BiG idea Business Plan Competition but the idea of compiling the 2 pages of financials has you concerned? Don’t worry! We are here to help. BiGAUSTIN has scheduled a Business Plan Finance Section Workshop. Facilitating the workshop is our very own Shamsah Jaferali. You will learn a painless way to complete this section. Come to BiGAUSTIN and join this hands-on workshop and bring confidence to the financial section of your business plan!

Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
To Register:   928-8010 x 103   
Business Basics (2/12/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
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:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010
To Register:   928-8010   
Web Smarts for Small Business - Web Advertising on the Cheap: Pay-per-click for Small Business (2/15/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Part 3 of 3
Dip your toes into the pool of web advertising without drowning. Learn how to set up keywords and budgets and how to optimize your advertising once it's running. Discover the uniqueness in your business and drive customers to your site.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   512-928-8010     
Essentials of Writing a Business Plan (2/16/2010)
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 creditcard in advance,$35 cash/check at the door. $15 for addtl team
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
The Power of QuickBooks (2 PART COURSE) (2/16/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
2 Part: 2/16 & 2/17
Come to our QuickBooks Blitz and try the available capabilities that QuickBooks has to offer. This hands-on workshop will cover the basics to get you started! Find out how QuickBooks can help you organize your records and financial statements. First time athletes can rush into this blitz!This is a two part seminar. Register once for the two part session; investment includes both session dates.

Time:  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  $75
For Information:   928-8010     
Essentials of Starting a Business (2/17/2010)
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 counselers.

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   
Jump Start (2/23/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
3 Part Session: 2/23, 2/24, & 3/2
Are you ready to start a new business but not yet sure how to start the process with proper workout regimen? Jump Start is the workshop for you, created with the new entrepreneur in mind. Join these interactive sessions to learn practical tools that will help you explore ideas and skills. The end result is a robust business idea. Be Prepare to network, learn, and share ideas. This is a three part seminar. Register once for all sessions; investment includes three session dates

Time:  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350, Austin, TX 78702
Fee:  $35
For Information:   928-8010