Business Basics (4/9/2010)
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:  5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010
To Register:   928-8010   
Grow Your Business on the Web (4/10/2010)
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 dooror credit card in advance
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
Social Media Part 1 of 2 (4/13/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Learn how to develop a social media plan inclusive of strategy and setting metrics and budgets. Class also speaks to finding your customers and embracing listening posts. You will also learn how to manage the data you have collected.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
Social Networking on the Web for Business (4/17/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
What, why, and how of social media marketing for business. We will discuss the latest trends in Twitter, Linked-in and Facebook. Learn how different platforms work and can be used to achieve your marketing objectives and how to develop your business strategy around them.

Time:  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35 credit card in advance or $35 cash or check at the door
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
QuickStart Workshop1- Business Startup Basics (4/20/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
This is a free workshop for people who are considering starting a business. We provide some basic requirements to get started. At the end of the workshop participants will be given the option of 1)doing nothing, 2)scheduling free one-on-one biz counseling or 3) attending additional workshops.

Time:  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  Free, Must preregister
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
Social Media Part 2 of 2 (4/20/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Learn how to engage with your online audience including the "Do's and Don'ts". This course also teaches you how to embrace social platform, bookmarking, and interaction tactics. By the end of the class you should also be able to measure your results and understand your ROI of your campaign and understand next steps for continuing your online success.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010     
Borrowing Basics (4/21/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Do you know what your lending officer is looking for in your loan package? Regardless of where you seek funding – applying for a loan can be an unsettling process. Borrowing Basics allows you to get an insider’s peek at the loan evaluating process.

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   
Exporting Technology-Encryption and Information Security Products or Software (4/21/2010)
Sponsored by EGRSO International Programs
The US government regulates the transfer of encryption products, technology or software to other countries. At this International Trade Education Series workshop, attendees will learn about the review and reporting requirements under the encryption regulations. Find out whether your encryption is strong enough to require an export license or weaker to be eligible for any general license requirements from the Bureau of Industry and Security.

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   
SMBR - IT Opportunities Workshop (4/21/2010)
Sponsored by Small and Minority Business Resources
Join the City of Austin's Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) as we talk to Information Technology representatives from Austin Energy and the Computer and Technology Management (CTM) departments to find out about opportunities and tips on how they do business. We will also find out how to business with the Texas Department of Information Resources (TxDIR).

Time:  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:  One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Road - Room 325 (3rd floor)
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512.974.7677     
To Register:   512.974.7677   
Alternative Sources of Capital (4/22/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
There are two basic categories of capital, selling equity or getting a loan. Each category, however, can be obtained from many different sources. This workshop discusses the numerous options available to an entrepreneur, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  SCORE offices, 5524 Bee Cave, Bldg M, Austin, TX78746
Fee:  FREE (part of Financial Fitness Greater Austin week)
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
Financial Foundations I - Understanding Financial Statements (4/22/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Part 1 of 2
If you need help understanding the various financial statements associated with running a business then, come to BiGAUSTIN for “Understanding Financial Statements” and get in-depth information on these topics and much more! What you will learn: • How a balance sheet differs from the profit and lost statement • How to calculate your cash flow statement and break-even point • Key items to look for when reviewing financial statements • How understanding financial statements help you make informed business decisions • How to look at financial ratios, and • How to determine your company’s cash needs. Prerequisites: Business Start-up Basics recommended, unless already in business.

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   
Building a Better Credit Portfolio (4/26/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Searching for ways to raise your credit score? This workshop will teach you how to read and interpret a credit report, increase your credit score, and dispute errors on your report. You'll have a better understanding of how to improve your credit report and score. Instructor: Norma Kunze, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Budget & Credit Solutions. Norma Kunze has worked in credit counseling in Austin since 1990. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University. She is currently a National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) certified credit counselor and HUD certified housing counselor for Budget & Credit Solutions, the Austin branch of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater San Antonio.

Time:  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:  1050 E. 11th St., Ste 350
Fee:  Free
For Information:   928-8010
To Register:   928-8010   
Contract Law for Texas Microentrepreneurs (4/27/2010)
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: · Contract review checklist · 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   
Quickstart Workshop 2- Business Concepts (4/27/2010)
Sponsored by SCORE
This session provides an outline of feasibility plan elements so a client can focus on the right data collection for assessing business potential. Key data is competitive info which is needed to test feasibility concepts covered in sessions 3 and 4.

Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35 Credit card in advance;$35 Cash/check at the door or $100 for 4sessions
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   
Financial Foundations II - Understanding Cash Flow (4/29/2010)
Sponsored by Business Investment Growth
Part 2 of 2
Everything you need to know about preparing a cash flow statement, but were afraid to ask. Join BiGAUSTIN for “Financial Foundations II-Understanding Cash Flow" and get answers to these questions and learn how to determine your business’s cash flow. What you will learn: • How to identify all major sources and uses of cash flow • Why and how to prepare a cash flow statement • How profit and loss statements and balance sheets tie together, and • Probable causes for business failure. Prerequisites: Financial Foundations I.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:  5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723
Fee:  FREE
For Information:   928-8010