*The Efficient Entrepreneur: Work Less, Make More (In-Person & Virtual)

Austin’s Economic Development Department Small Business Division is committed to providing opportunities and resources to small businesses to help them grow and prosper in a competitive business environment.www.SmallBizAustin.org

Austin Economic Development

This 3-hour class covers ways to maximize efficiency and productivity, to increase revenue without additional hands-on work for real growth.

Small Business Training Room, City of Austin Economic Development Dept.

Business Skills Certificate Program

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.

This 3-hour Business Skills Certificate eligible class is designed for entrepreneurs who want to work smarter, not harder. In The Efficient Entrepreneur, you'll learn to step back from daily tasks and focus on the big picture to grow and scale your business. Discover practical tips for uncovering new revenue opportunities, reducing waste, and using simple automation tools to maximize your time. Each session includes a Toolkit with templates, guides, forms, and more to support your journey. This course is eligible for the City of Austin Business Skills Certificate Program and costs $20.

*Earn A Business Skills CertificateThis workshop is eligible for the City of Austin Business Skills Certificate program. Participants who complete six eligible courses in the program are recognized in a public awards ceremony &amp; reception with other local business and community leaders. View eligible classes here -- <a href="http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate" title="http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate</a>

New Hybrid - Virtual Participation OptionThis class will be held in-person at the City's Small Business Training Room, Suite 300. We have added the option to participate virtually, as needed. We understand that there are some difficulties with attending in person classes, because of childcare and other challenges. We strongly encourage in-person attendance - so much happens in the classroom, and there is great networking to be had with other participants, in the room. But if virtual is the best option for you, you are welcome to register using that ticket option. You will get instructions for how to join the class virtually via email.

Where is the Small Business Training Room?The Economic Development Division is localed at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd.Austin, Texas. The easiest way to access the Small Business Training Room for this class is to park on the Southeast side of the building in the large parking lot. (lower right in the image below) Then enter the building through a glass door marked Suite 300. The classroom right there.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request - including translation and interpretation services. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing through Relay Texas 7-1-1.