Why should you 'shop local' this holiday season?
Many people talk about the importance of shopping at locally-owned businesses, but do they really know why it's important? We have done some research and have found some very interesting facts about shopping locally and what it means for a community. You can open the article here (pdf).
explore local. discover austin.
small business mapping project
From a recent City Council initiative, SBDP has developed an online, interactive map of small, locally-owned businesses in Austin: www.explorelocalaustin.org. The purpose of this project is to provide a more significant presence on the Web to these businesses--increasing visitors' and residents' awareness of local businesses. The pilot phase of the project has five areas of town to choose from, or you can explore by business types. Go check it out now!
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BizAid Business
Start-Up Orientation
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This is a great free opportunity to meet with business professionals who can provide you with basic information and guidance to ensure your new small business can soar. The material covers: Personal Preparation, Research and Focus, Determining Structure, Building a Business Plan, and Execution.
For class description and registration information, click here.
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BizAid Education:
Accessing Capital
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Whether you're thinking of starting a new business, or seeking to expand your current business, the number one need of small business owners is access to capital. This class talks about the different kinds of lenders, the steps you need to take while applying for a loan, and what you can do to have the best chance of getting a loan. When you're successful in obtaining the loan, learn how to manage the debt effectively. Finally, discover how credit issues impact a small business through taking a course in Credit Management.
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Check out our new commercial!
Click here for a list of the
business owners included in this commercial.
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These are two of our most popular resources. Take a look at the Gold Pages online database, or download the SilverPages directory today!
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silverpages
A Networking Resource Guide
for Small Businesses
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Gold Pages
A directory containing information about services available through other organizations.
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