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This section features selected headlines and interesting tidbits for small businesses in Austin. Find out what makes Austin a great place to start a small business.
February 22, 2003
The 9th Annual People's Law School on February 22, 2003 will include three free courses in the Small Business Law Series: 9am - Choice of business entity, 10:30am - Employment Issues, Noon - Commercial leases. Register and view the full course listing at the Travis County Bar Association People's Law School.
February 18, 2003
Business Growth Conference and Expo 2003 will be at the Austin Convention Center on February 18, 2003 from 7:15am through 6:45pm. Learn how to expand and grow your business through networking with other business owners and getting tips and proven techniques from experts in sales, accounting, human resources, real estate, and other areas. Register now.
October 25, 2002
As reported in the Austin American-Statesman Metro & State section, The City of Austin has earmarked $750,000 of federal grant money for small businesses. The key recipients are women and minority-owned small businesses. Several groups will share in the money, each with their own approach and mission, including:
October 1, 2002
If you're thinking of starting a small business here in Austin, you're in a good place. Entrepreneur and Dun & Bradstreet's 9th annual listing of the best cities for entrepreneurs lists Austin/San Marcos, Texas at:
- #17 Overall
- #5 for Job Growth
- #5 for Entrepreneurial Activity
- #3 for the West U.S.
- #4 for the Southwest U.S.
Other Texas Cities, Overall ranking:
- #2 Dallas
- #5 Fort Worth/Arlington (tied with Orlando & Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
- #8 Houston
- #23 San Antonio
December 1, 2000
Inc. placed Austin at #5 in its 50 Best Small Metro Areas to Start and Grow a Company list for 2000. Other Texas cities on the list were: El Paso (21), Corpus Christi (40), and Brownsville-McAllen (44). On the list of large metro areas were Dallas-Fort Worth (6), Houston-Galveston (17), and San Antonio (22).
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