Small Business Division
About
The Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity-building information, tools, and resources.
Entrepreneurship
Start a Business
Connecting you to programs, opportunities, and resources to build or boost your small business goals.
Resources
The Austin Kiva Hub supports 0% lending to get your business the funding it deserves.
Direct, confidential support on best business practices.
Powered by SizeUp, leverage market analysis to measure business performance and find new customers.
The Austin Kiva Hub supports 0% lending to get your business the funding it deserves.
Direct, confidential support on best business practices.
Powered by SizeUp, leverage market analysis to measure business performance and find new customers.
From idea to implementation, our events offer networking opportunities for every aspect of a small business.
Offering specialized training in collaborative, nonprofit, and creative industries.
Rotating opportunities to grow industry knowledge and network with other entrepreneurs
Upcoming Events
Advance Your Creative Business with Artist Career Training 🎨
Artist Career Training is a six-week program designed to help artists grow their creative business and expand their professional network. Participants gain access to valuable resources including professional skills development, mentoring opportunities, and funding support to help take their careers to the next level.
Grow and connect your business
View all upcoming classesAdditional Tools:
- Small Business Resources Directory - A growing database of local, state, federal, and community resources. Explore »
- Small Business Needs Assessment - Austin's Economic Development partnered with small business participants to provide insights on learning preferences, business growth needs, and pandemic impacts. Read the full report.