BizAid Business Orientation (9/7/2010)
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BizAid Business Orientations provides a general overview to opening a new small business or re-evaluating an existing business. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. The orientation also covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business and furnishes you with the information necessary to take the next step, whatever stage you are in. There is no cost to attend.

Time:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:  505 Barton Springs Rd, 3rd floor Conference Room
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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Women's Entrepreneurial Luncheon (9/10/2010)
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Austin area women entrepreneurs are invited to kick up their heels at this celebration of women's entrepreneurial spirit. Please join us in recognizing the contribution of local women business owners. No better time than NOW... Our panelists will share their insights and experiences in achieving entrepreneurial success. Time is allowed for questions and answers. Come prepared to network with other female business owners. Join Lolis Garcia-Baab, former host of The Ladies Room with Lolis, as she interviews Linda Asaf of Linda Asaf Design, Sharon Watkins of Chez Zee, and Cloteal Davis-Haynes of Haynes-Eaglin-Waters.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Road
Fee:  $25
For Information:   512.974.7800     

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BizAid Business Orientation (9/14/2010)
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BizAid Business Orientations provides a general overview to opening a new small business or re-evaluating an existing business. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. The orientation also covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business and furnishes you with the information necessary to take the next step, whatever stage you are in. There is no cost to attend.

Time:  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:  1144 Airport Blvd, Suite 260 Austin Texas 78702
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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Financing Options for Your Business (9/15/2010)
Access to capital is vital to sustaining all businesses through good times and bad. We encourage business owners to understand the concept of alternative financing and to be creative in seeking out those sources. This course will introduce you to financing alternatives and suggestions on negotiating terms and conditions that are most favorable to the business venture. Covering topics from how to meet with a lender, understanding lines of credit, interpreting agreements and contracts, to financing options from multiple institutions, this course will give you the tools necessary to review all of your financing options and the best choice for your company when it comes to securing the funds needed to build and operate your small business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $35
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Show Me the Money! Create and Understand Financial Statements (9/15/2010)
Understanding how to read a financial statement is a basic skill all business owners need in today’s business world. As an entrepreneur you must possess this basic skill to thoroughly evaluate your business, and lack of understanding or inability to complete these basic fundamental documents make it difficult for a business owner to secure financing, investors, or plan adequately for future growth. This course will provide you with the fundamentals needed to understand, prepare, and interpret the basic financial statements for your business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $35
For Information:   512-974-7800     
To Register:   512-974-7800

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QuickBooks - Advanced (9/17/2010)
Space is limited!
Now that you’ve mastered the processes of entering sales, expenses, payroll, sales tax and inventory, it’s time to take your QuickBooks usage to the next level. The QuickBooks Advanced seminar can help you improve the way you use QuickBooks accounting software to manage your business. This seminar covers troubleshooting topics such as cleaning up paid invoices and bills still showing up as unpaid on reports, handling bounced checks, and writing off bad debt, as well as ways to make QuickBooks more efficient by using Online Banking, Memorized Transactions and more. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  505 Barton Springs Rd, First Floor PC Lab
Fee:  $85
For Information:   512-974-7800     
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BizAid Business Orientation (9/21/2010)
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BizAid Business Orientations provides a general overview to opening a new small business or re-evaluating an existing business. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. The orientation also covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business and furnishes you with the information necessary to take the next step, whatever stage you are in. There is no cost to attend.

Time:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:  505 Barton Springs Rd, Client Services Room, 13th Floor
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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BizOpen Orientation (9/22/2010)
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The BizOpen Orientation provides a general overview of the potential steps in the City of Austin's development process. The objective is to help you identify which processes are relevant to your business location development, and how to navigate the steps in a timely and efficient manner. Material will cover the following: Development Assessment, Land Use & Zoning, Site Plan Review, Building Plans & Permits, and Inspections & Certificate of Occupancy. <strong>It is strongly recommended to attend a BizAid Business Orientation first.</strong> Use the Category Search feature (bottom left of screen) to list the upcoming BizAid Business Orientation sessions. Select the option 'Getting Up And Running'.

Time:  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  505 Barton Springs Rd, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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QuickBooks - Introduction (9/24/2010)
Class is FULL. Next class 10/8/10... register now
Whether you are a brand new user looking to master the fundamentals of QuickBooks, or an existing user wishing to take your QuickBooks knowledge to another level, the QuickBooks Basic seminar can help you improve the way you use QuickBooks accounting software to manage your business. This seminar covers accounting basics, tracking revenue and expenses, bank reconciliation and file setup using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Don't waste time through trial and error learning. If you want to reduce frustration, and increase accuracy in your business, this training is for you. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  505 Barton Springs Rd, First Floor PC Lab
Fee:  $85
For Information:   512-974-7800     
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BizAid Business Orientation (9/28/2010)
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BizAid Business Orientations provides a general overview to opening a new small business or re-evaluating an existing business. This course provides information on where entrepreneurs can find assistance at the idea, start-up, and existing stages of their business. The orientation also covers key questions to ask yourself when starting or expanding a business and furnishes you with the information necessary to take the next step, whatever stage you are in. There is no cost to attend.

Time:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:  Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 South IH-35, Austin, TX 78704
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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Roadmap to Success: How to Write a Business Plan (9/28/2010)
2 Part: 9/28 & 9/30
You would never start out on a long road trip with no directions, so why would you start your business with no map to take you where you want to go? This course provides a practical, step-by-step instruction in how to develop a business plan for a small start-up business or the expansion of an existing business. Upon completion, a business plan can be submitted to a financial institution or private investor for funding or used for implementation. Emphasis will be placed on a plan's components, format, marketing and financial projections and analysis. This class will teach you how to review all the various components of a business plan and apply learned concepts in developing a plan for your own business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:   The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $45
For Information:   512-974-7800     
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What Is a Marketing Plan and Why Your Business Needs One (9/30/2010)
Developing a thorough marketing plan for a small business startup or expansion is vital to the success of any business. Once complete, a marketing plan becomes a work in progress and can help give your business a significant competitive edge. The purpose of this class is to provide the tools necessary for any small business to compete successfully in today's challenging business environment. This course will teach you how to look at the economic, sociological and financial factors which influence the consumer decision-making process and how to forecast industry trends to meet consumer demands. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $35
For Information:   512-974-7800     
To Register:   512-974-7800

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