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Launching Your Dreams: Start Smart Fall 2023 VIRTUAL COURSE

  • Business Investment Growth - BiGAUSTIN 8000 Centre Park Drive, Ste. 200 Austin, TX, 78754 United States (map)

Steps for Starting Your Business


BiGAUSTIN offers comprehensive training and support services to build the entrepreneurial capacity of socially and economically diverse women and men who want to start or grow a business. Minorities, women, and low-income adult applicants are encouraged for all BiGAUSTIN programs.

Ready to Take the Entrepreneurial Leap?

You're not alone in contemplating the exciting journey of launching your own business. Every year, a multitude of Americans embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, venturing into the world of small business to offer their unique products and services. In our evolving economic landscape, the traditional job that once seemed assured is increasingly elusive. Many are discovering that they'd rather craft work that aligns with their passions and life objectives.

Often, aspiring entrepreneurs embark on their business ventures with a brilliant idea but lack the hands-on experience needed to run a business comprehensively. It's a simple truth: the more you know about starting a business, the more control and potential your enterprise has to evolve into a sustainable source of income and personal satisfaction.

BiGAUSTIN’s Start Smart Course: Your Key to Business Success

Our Start Smart course offers the essential building blocks for launching and managing a successful business. This comprehensive 5-week, 10-session course provides practical business training that equips you with the skills to create, oversee, and expand a small business.

But that's not all. Start Smart is designed to connect entrepreneurs like you with valuable business insights, leadership skills, and a network of professional connections. Whether you're looking to launch a new business or take your existing enterprise to new heights, Start Smart is your guiding light.

What Start Smart Students Gain:

  1. Feasibility Study Completion: Learn how to assess the viability of your business concept.

    1. Crafting a Comprehensive Business Plan: Develop a blueprint for your startup venture.

    2. Insights into Marketing and Market Research: Understand your target audience and competition.

    3. Financial Savvy: Gain the financial know-how required for effective business management.

    4. Legal Considerations: Navigate the legal aspects of entrepreneurship with confidence.

    5. Access to Expertise: Tap into the wisdom of experienced professionals.

    6. Collaboration: Work alongside like-minded entrepreneurs, fostering shared growth and inspiration.

Ready to transform your business dreams into reality? Join BiGAUSTIN's Start Smart course and embark on your entrepreneurial journey with conviction and knowledge.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Visit our website www.bigaustin.org to learn more and secure your spot today! 🌟📈🌐

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INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Frunza - Business Plan Maestro

TUITION: $199

Tuition support is accessible to eligible individuals. To explore tuition assistance options, please reach out to Melissa at melissa@bigaustin.org.

DATES: October 16 - November 16, 2023

5-Week Course on Mondays and Thursdays

(10 session dates)

October: 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

November: 2, 6, 9, 13, 16

TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

Virtually Via TEAMS

Please contact Andronn- andronn@bigaustin.org or Melissa – melissa@bigaustin.org or call our offices at (512) 928-8010 if you are interested in attending or if you have any questions.

FAQs

How do I join the virtual workshop?

Once you register for the event you will receive an email with details to access the webinar. The invitation email or message will include a link to the meeting.

What platform are you using?

The virtual workshop is hosted through the Microsoft Teams platform. If you're not familiar with TEAMS, we encourage you to watch this QuickStart video

Do I need an account to join a meeting?

Joining Microsoft Teams is always free and you don't need an account to attend sessions.

If you don’t have a Teams account, select Join as a guest and enter your name to join the meeting as a guest. Depending on how the meeting was set up, you may need to sign in to an account that was authorized for the meeting; for details, see Join a meeting without a Teams account.

If you have a Teams account, select Sign in and join to join with access to the meeting chat and more. Depending on the organizer’s settings, you may join the meeting right away or go to the lobby where someone else can admit you.

How do I join a webinar from my mobile device?

Teams mobile apps let you join webinars from anywhere using your iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Learn more.