Small Business Resources
Networking
Signature Events
A focused series of workshops designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and practical skills for starting, managing, and growing a business. Coming January 2027.
A foundational course to kickstart the entrepreneurial journey seamlessly. Get empowered with the tools, guidance, and support to transform your business dream into a tangible reality.
An annual networking event for Austin's female entrepreneurs.
A focused series of workshops designed to equip entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and practical skills for starting, managing, and growing a business. Coming January 2027.
A foundational course to kickstart the entrepreneurial journey seamlessly. Get empowered with the tools, guidance, and support to transform your business dream into a tangible reality.
An annual networking event for Austin's female entrepreneurs.
A week of focused workshops curated to nonprofit professionals and those interested in nonprofit work
Joining the national recognition of small business owners in May, Austin Small Business Week is a citywide initiative which celebrates and supports the growth of local entrepreneurs through training and networking.
A rotating collection of industry- curated, expert- led panel discussions. More info coming soon.
Continued Education
Certificate Programs
A six-week program tailored to helping creative professionals turn their craft into a sustainable business. Training includes business planning, marketing, financing, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Learn essential knowledge and skills for starting, managing, and growing a business. Take at least six core small business training classes to earn your Certificate of Completion.
A six-week program tailored to helping creative professionals turn their craft into a sustainable business. Training includes business planning, marketing, financing, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
Learn essential knowledge and skills for starting, managing, and growing a business. Take at least six core small business training classes to earn your Certificate of Completion.
Learn essential knowledge and skills for starting, managing, and growing a cooperative business. A cooperative is a business or organization owned by and operated for the benefit of those using its services.
Learn essential knowledge and skills for starting, managing, and growing a nonprofit business. Take at least six core small business training classes to earn your Certificate of Completion.
Additional Market Resources
- AtoZdatabases - An Austin Library directory and marketing database ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, job searches and finding friends and relatives.
- Austin Public Library Business and Nonprofits Resources - A growing list of marketing tools, company and investment information, business plans, directories, interactive maps, and metrics.
- Free Nonprofit Training - NonprofitReady offers free online courses, certificate programs, videos, and how-to guides to help you make an impact and succeed in your career.
- Shop Local by SizeUp Austin - Enables visitors to search, shop, and promote doing business with local Austin companies.
- Small Business Advisor by SizeUp Austin - Provides information on numerous topics related to planning, starting, managing, and growing your business.
- Small Business Resources Directory - in this comprehensive directory of non-profit agencies, local, state, and federal governments.