BizOpen
This orientation serves as a point of contact for small business owners seeking assistance navigating the City’s development process. BizOpen a free online class that covers the general development process involved with opening up a physical
location including zoning, permitting, inspections, and the certificate of occupancy. Sign-up now at www.austintexas.gov/bizopen
Information and Referral
SBDP strives to provide answers and guide entrepreneurs through the abundance of resources available to small businesses. To achieve this goal, SBDP maintains listings of business assistance organizations, as well as networking &
trade groups, to help business owners navigate the wealth of information offered by the City of Austin and other small business related organizations. Access these resources at www.LocallyAustin.org.
Special Events
In addition to weekly classes, SBDP hosts entrepreneurial inspired events including a newly formatted
Getting Connected business resource fair featuring the Governor’s Office Small Business Forum held on September 25, 2014. This event will be full of information sessions, small business classes and workshops, and the chance
to meet with dozens of lenders, government agencies, and non-profit organizations all offering assistance for business development. Additionally, entrepreneurship panel discussions focused on lessons learned by successful Austin business owners and industry experts are featured throughout the year. Please visit www.austinsmallbiz.com for a calendar of upcoming events.
Locally Austin
Locally Austin is an interactive map that yields search results of locally-owned, small businesses in Austin. This marketing service is offered at no-cost to listed small businesses and to consumers who are searching for local products and services. It can be found online at www.LocallyAustin.org or use it on-the-go with the new mobile app now available for Apple and Android.
Business Solutions Center (BSC)
Business Solutions Center is a technology-based resource center. As a one-stop-shop, the BSC offers use of computer equipment,
high-speed internet access, free notary services, as well as access to online databases and software subscriptions. From templates for commonly used business documents to industry and market research, use these resources to establish and grow your business. The BSC serves entrepreneurs by offering access to the information necessary to accurately complete a business plan, marketing plan, or just about any report necessary to evaluate a business position. Bring a USB drive to take data with you. The BSC also provides copiers,
fax machines, printers and a scanner to make access to information quick and easy.
Additionally, the workstations provide no-cost access to several online programs:
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ReferenceUSA - real-time access to information covering more than 20 million businesses and 222 million consumers.
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Plan Write - business plan writing template that will assist you in the writing and formatting of your business plan.
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BizMiner - analyze financial profiles and market research on more than 10,000 lines of business and 16,000 industries.
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B2G Market - provides comprehensive information related to contracting business with federal, state, county and city government entities.
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DemographicsNow - is the statistical study of people and their characteristics, a practical way to identify customers in a specific geographic area
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LoopNet – contains listings for over 560,000 commercial properties available for Sale and Lease across the United States
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Business-in-a-Box - includes over 1,200 templates of essential business contracts, legal agreements, letters, board resolutions, financial spreadsheets, plans, proposals, press releases, policies and checklists.
No appointment is necessary. Friendly staff is on site for assistance. Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road. For more information call the BSC at 512-974-7786.
Family Business Loan Program (FBLP)
The Family Business Loan Program is a low-interest expansion loan for businesses that are at least two years old.
Xavier Zarate, the primary contact for information, can be reached at 512-978-2502.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding starting or expanding a small business, call the Small Business Development Program at 512.974.7800.
The Small Business Program is a part of the Economic Development Department (ED) within the City of Austin. The Small Business Program is a program fully funded by the City to serve the small business community of Austin.
2-Minute Artist Update
Session 1
Reflect on your art-business-family developments since last week’s session and fill in the boxes below. As you fill the boxes in consider the relationships and interdependencies of the items. Take 2 minutes to fill in the form below. Each person in the small group will then get 2 minutes to share their update.
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Session 2
Reflect on your art-business-family developments since last week’s session and fill in the boxes below. As you fill the boxes in consider the relationships and interdependencies of the items. Take 2 minutes to fill in the form below. Each person in the small group will then get 2 minutes to share their update.
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Session 4
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Session 5
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