Austin Small Business Week, May 4th -8th.  This collection is designed to help you gain the knowledge you need to start a business, maintain and expand your business. For a completion certificate attend six eligible sessions with an asterisk * in title.

2026 Austin Small Business Week

Join Cooperative Experts from across Texas to learn how to start and grow a successful Cooperative Business in Austin!  Participants who complete at least 5 Classes will receive a Co-op Business Certificate.

Austin Cooperative Business Certificate Program

BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview of opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth.

BizAid Business Orientation

Classes for small businesses, nonprofits & creative professionals, by Distance Learning Media for the City of Austin. After completing 6 classes, email smallbiz@austintexas.gov to receive your Business Skills Certificate at the next scheduled reception.

Business Skills Certificate Program

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources

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Austin Economic Development

Discover the Benefits of Employee Ownership

*The Psychology of Pricing and Negotiation (Virtual)

*Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand (In Person or Virtual)

5202 E Ben White Blvd suite 400

*Intro to Bookkeeping for Small Business (In Person or Virtual)

Empower Your Small Business: IRS Resources You Need (Virtual)

*Write An Effective Business Plan Workshop (In Person or Virtual)

BizAid Business Orientation (on Zoom)

BizAid Business Orientation (In person at Library)

Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library

Solidarity Economics: A Panel Discussion

Howson Branch, Austin Public Library

*Starting or Rebuilding Your Own Small Business (In-Person Or Virtual)

5202 E Ben White Blvd suite 300b

*Explore Funding Options for Your Business (In-Person Or Virtual)