BizAid Business Orientation (10/5/2010)
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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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QuickBooks - Introduction (10/8/2010)
Space is limited!
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 (10/12/2010)
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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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Google: Make Sure Your Customers Can Find You! (10/12/2010)
What good is an attractive website if it can't be found through search engines? Google: Make Sure Your Customers Can Find You! provides hands-on, step-by-step instructions for getting your website found through high ranking on Google and other search engines. Using real world examples, local author Greg Bright will present free search engine optimization techniques using non-technical, layman's terms - from one small business owner to another. Included with the course is a copy of the instructor's book "Get Top Ranking On Google & Other Search Engines." The book contains 101 simple tips for high ranking and growing your business online. Every technique covered in the course can be implemented immediately. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $35
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Roadmap to Success: How to Write a Business Plan (10/12/2010)
2 Part: 10/12 & 10/14
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     
To Register:   512-974-7800

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Alternate Financing - Micro Loan Program (10/14/2010)
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This session provides small, short-term loans to small businesses as well as not-for-profit childcare centers. SBA makes funds available to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are non-profit community based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance; these intermediaries make loans to eligible borrowers. RSVP is required. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Time:  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:  One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd., Suite 1350
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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How to Get Investors for Your Business (10/14/2010)
Whether you are looking to start a new business or to expand the operations of an existing business, you will always need capital. How to Get Investors For Your Business explores a wide spectrum of opportunities in seeking venture capital or risk capital investors. From friends and family to professionally managed venture capital funds, all potential sources of capital are reviewed and considered. This course explains the processes of determining capital needs for the small business and will help you to understand the difference between equity investors and business partners. You will learn the different methods of finding and raising capital and how to research and contact potential business investors. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $35
For Information:   512-974-7800     
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Small Business Accounting (10/15/2010)
Accounting provides the framework to evaluate the financial health and success of a business. Small Business Accounting is a practical introduction to basic accounting concepts and the primary financial statements. By learning some basic accounting knowledge and skills, small business owners will be better able to evaluate new opportunities, manage current operations, ensure timely and accurate tax compliance and attract new partners or investors. This course provides a foundation for using accounting concepts as an essential tool in managing a small business. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  The Clarion Inn & Suites, 2200 IH35 S, Exit 232A
Fee:  $85
For Information:   512-974-7800     
To Register:   512-974-7800

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BizAid Business Orientation (10/19/2010)
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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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Credit Management: Strategies for Business Success (10/20/2010)
Credit is another tool in the entrepreneur's belt. Effectively managing your credit doesn't have to be a chore and successfully managing it isn't just "paying the bills on time". In business a bad credit score, insufficient credit, too much credit and even the wrong types of credit can result in getting a "rejected" application. This course will help you to understand what lenders or creditors are looking for, how to most effectively manage your business and personal credit, and how to set up your business for the best financing and credit terms available. 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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Debt Management: A Building Block of Your Business (10/20/2010)
In today's uncertain economic times, it is vital to all business owners to create and maintain a working budget, along with a solid debt management plan. If a business has debt, there must be a strategy to manage it. Simply put, that strategy can either be developed and implemented by the business owners or it will be imposed by the business' creditors. The use of debt can be a tool for a prudent business owner, but likewise, can easily become a pitfall to those who are not. Getting out of debt requires a systematic plan that is both reasonable and achievable. Upon completion of this course, you should have a greater understanding of debt and the true cost of credit, know the key components of a successful budget, and be able to create a working debt management plan to eliminate debt. This class is taught by a University of Texas Adjunct Instructor.

Time:  1:00 PM - 3:00 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 - Introduction (10/22/2010)
Space is limited!
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     
To Register:   512-974-7800

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BizAid Business Orientation (10/26/2010)
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BizAid Business Orientations provide 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 an you can register online by clicking the Calendar link above.

Time:  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:  Workforce Solutions - Lone Star Room, 6505 Airport Blvd, Austin Texas 78752
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800

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BizOpen Orientation (10/27/2010)
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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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