*Write An Effective Business Plan (Hands-On Workshop)

This 5-hour hands-on workshop is designed for entrepreneurs looking to build a strong business plan. In this session, you will work on your own business plan using simple templates and free tools. Learn how to estimate start-up costs, analyze your market, and evaluate your competition. With a working lunch break and group discussions to help break up the day, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and overcome common challenges. This workshop is eligible for the City of Austin Business Skills Certificate Program.

Participants will also get a free toolkit – a collection of templates, forms, worksheets, software and other helpful resources to help make good use of the information shared in class.

This class is best for live, in-person particiaption at the city's Small Business Training Room for networking and interaction with the instructor and others in the class. We have included the option for a Virtual Accommodation for those unable to attend in person.

Earn A Business Skills Certificate
This 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 with other local business and community leaders. View eligible classes here -- http://bit.ly/AustinSkillsCertificate

Photo: Dec 2023 Certificate Graduates with Austin Mayor, Kirk Watson

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.