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Quickstart Workshop 3-Marketing Plan (5/4/2010)

Sponsored by SCORE

Emphasis in this session is identifying target markets and related costs for marketing and implementation. While exercises will be run, clients will not complete financial projections in this session.

Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35 credit card in advance or $35 cash/check at the door
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   

Business Basics (5/7/2010)

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   

Quickstart Workshop 4- Financial Projections (5/11/2010)

Sponsored by SCORE

Attendees will be provided with additional detail for estimating sales, startup costs and developing cash flow statements. Additional free counseling may be required after this session to review and complete projections.

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
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   

Business Plan – Part 1 of 2 (5/12/2010)

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     

Legal Issues for Small Businesses (5/14/2010)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

This workshop will be taught by a lawyer who specializes in small business law. The workshop will cover a variety of topics including business structures, employment law, liability, and other issues related to small businesses.

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   

Hands-on Social networking Workshop (5/15/2010)

Sponsored by SCORE

Workshop will cover: a)how to set up a Facebook page for your business including privacy settings and advertising; b)how to setup a Twitter account and search for converstions and c) most effective way for a Linked in account. It is highly recommended to bring a laptop to maximize hands-on time.

Time:  9:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   

Essentials of Writing a Business Plan (5/18/2010)

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   

QuickStart Workshop 5- Sources of Funding (5/18/2010)

Sponsored by SCORE

Topics include financial statement analysis, bookkeeping systems, 6 C's of credit, banking relations, sources of capital and next steps to make go-nogo decision on starting a business.

Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35 credit card in advance or $35 cash/check at the door
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   

Business Plan – Part 2 of 2 (5/19/2010)

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

Essentials of Starting a Business (5/19/2010)

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 (5/19/2010)

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   

SMBR: Certification 101 (5/19/2010)

Sponsored by Small and Minority Business Resources

This workshop will give small businesses owned by minorities and women an opportunity to learn more about the City's Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Busienss Enterprise programs and how they can be used as a marketing tool for a business who wishes to participate on City contracts.

Time:  5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:  One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Road - Room 325
Fee:  Free
For Information:   (512) 974-7677     
To Register:   512.974.7677   

Sales 101 (5/20/2010)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

This class will cover the concept of a sales funnel and the traditional methods of putting prospects into the funnel. We’ll also delve into traditional sales processes and the pitfalls people of all industries and professions run into using traditional processes. After, we’ll discuss an alternative process controlled by the seller, intended to shorten selling cycles, improve margin, improve conversion ratios, and close more deals.

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   

Developing a Social Media Marketing Strategy (5/22/2010)

Sponsored by SCORE

Step by step instructions for developing your own strategy using social media marketing. Includes tools to manage your social networking accounts, tracking trends, managing your brand image and using applications to link sites and reports more readily. Laptop recommended but not required for workshop.

Time:  9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:  5524 Bee Caves Rd, Bldg M, Austin TX 78746
Fee:  $35
For Information:   512-928-2425     
To Register:   512-928-2425   

Alternative Financing & 504/CDC (5/25/2010)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

SBA representative, Lender Relations Specialist Annie Hudspeth and special guest speakers from a Certified Development Company will inform entrepreneurs both start-up & existing on how to gain access to capital for their business needs. You will learn about SBA Programs & Services to provide small businesses access to capital needed to drive economic recovery and to retain jobs. In addition, one of SBA’s financing tools, the CDC/504 loan program will be highlighted and how it can work for you. SBA’s CDC/504 loan program provides small businesses with long-term, fixed rate financing for the purchase of major fixed assets such as heavy equipment, land and building. Why lease your space when you can own your very own facility! Please attend to learn much more from the experts!

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   

Investor Pitch 101 (5/27/2010)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

Looking for the right way to get your message across and get funding? Let BIGAUSTIN help you get ready deliver your investor pitch. This class covers what investors are looking for in a formal presentation, and what should and shouldn’t be included in an investor pitch.

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