Small Business Self-Employment Workshops

BizAid Business Orientation (3/1/2011) MUST REGISTER!
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 

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
Register: http://www.austinsmallbiz.com/WebCMS_2007/class_register.php?Session=390
 

BizAid Business Orientation (3/8/2011) MUST REGISTER!
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 
Time:  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:  201 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fee:  Free
For Information:   512-974-7800
Register: http://www.austinsmallbiz.com/WebCMS_2007/class_register.php?Session=391

Strategic Messaging (3/1/2011)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

Did you know that what you advertise, sell, and make money on can be three different things? In Strategic Messaging, you will learn how to tailor your brand message for meaningful dialogue. We will start by understanding the relationship of your product to consumers and the marketplace. After a brief discussion and exercise on differentiation, each participant will craft their very own brand positioning statement. At the conclusion of the session you will have the tools and know-how to build and leverage your brand effectively across all forms of communications. Class offered as a part of BiGAUSTIN's Women's Business Center. The center is funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.    Time:   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM   Location:   5407 N IH 35, Suite 200 Austin TX 78723 Fee:   FREE For Information:    928-8010   To Register:    928-8010    

Business Basics (3/4/2011)

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   

Borrowing Basics (3/7/2011)

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    

Credit Basics - Getting the Score You Need! (3/8/2011)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

How important is your credit score? This workshop will help you understand and establish or improve your personal credit and score. You'll also get helpful tips for maintaining a healthy credit score and understand how the credit industry works and the difference between personal and business credit. Register online at: www.bigaustin.org  Time:   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM   Location:   5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee:   FREE   For Information:    512-928-8010   To Register:    512-928-8010 

Business Plan Class (3/10/2011)

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   

 

 

Marketing Strategies To Jump Start Your Business (3/12/2011)

Sponsored by SCORE

Developing a practical and effective marketing plan. This workshop discusses traditional marketing issues; defining your target market and position, price, deliver, and promoting your product or service. The workshop works through many examples, but uses breakouts to have you discuss topics as they apply to your specific business idea.  Time:   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Location:   SCORE offices, 5524 Bee Caves, Bldg M, Austin, TX 78746 Fee:   $35 cash/check at the door.Credit card in advanc $15 for more of same team For Information:    512-928-2425     To Register:    512-928-2425    

Essentials of Writing a Business Plan (3/15/2011)

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 cash or check at the door. $15 for addtl same team For Information:    512-928-2425      To Register:    512-928-2425   

Essentials of Starting a Business (3/16/2011)

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, $55 cash/check at the door. $20 for addl team   For Information:    512-928-2425     To Register:    512-928-2425    

Tightwad Marketing (3/16/2011)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

Looking for strategies to grow your business without spending a fortune on marketing? Join BIGAUSTIN to explore creative ways to market your business. This class covers: � Traditional advertising (e.g. radio, TV, print) � Alternative and cost-effective marketing vehicles � Low cost and practical marketing tips  Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Location:   5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 hFee:   Free For Information:    928-8010   To Register:    928-8010    

Do You Have What It Takes? Exploring Entrepreneurship (3/17/2011)

Sponsored by Business Investment Growth

This exciting new class discussing all aspects of considering the venture into entrepreneurship. This class provides an overview of the field of entrepreneurship and how you might potentially fit into this field. This class will help you through many questions and many ways to assess whether or not entrepreneurship is an appropriate fit. This class is instructed by John Paul Porter, Director of Marketing and Training for BiGAUSTIN  Time:   11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location:   5407 N. IH 35, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78723  Fee:   FREE  For Information:    928-8010  To Register:    928-8010    

Business Plan Class (3/21/2011)

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:   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Location:   5407 North IH-35, Suite 200, Austin TX 78723 Fee:   FREE For Information:    928-8010     

IT Opportunities (3/22/2011)

Sponsored by Small and Minority Business Resources

This is a perfect opportunity to find out more about IT opportunities with the City of Austin.    Time:   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location:   505 Barton Springs Road, Room 325, Austin, 78704 Fee:   free   For Information:    512.974.7600         To Register:    512.974.7600