Working to Make a Difference
"Over the years we have witnessed the many outstanding contributions you have made to the success of the small business community in Austin and Central Texas. The BSC has championed many innovative practices that have enabled small businesses to thrive, especially younger and riskier ones. You have created value in the community through extensive training programs, service to your members and the community at large, and effective activism on behalf of small businesses. Another significant activity has been the building of connections between educators, government agencies, and business people. You have done this by creating opportunities for each sector to share information and resources and to work together for mutual benefit." Robert Ronstadt, Ph.D., IC2 Institute
Giving Back - Free Management, Networking & Sales Webinars; &
Host for Free Technology & Communication Meetings
Location: BSC Headquarters, 7600 Burnet Rd. #130
(Chase Bank Tower corner of Northcross Blvd. & Burnet Rd)
• Partners Working Together Webinar (Summer 2010)
Free but please RSVP at 933-1983 or or coordinator@bscusa.com. You must be currently in business with a significant other, family member, or friend to attend.
"I attended, it benefited me, and I think you will gain further insight in attending."
Paul S, business investor
For those who work with a significant other. Safely discuss these issues and share concerns. The goal is for family members, friends, and spouses to be able to work together "without killing each other". The idea came from a program that Jan Triplett specially developed for a technology company run by a husband and wife who found how hard it is to work with people you care about. This topic was the focus of a recent article on Jan Triplett in AustinWoman magazine.
• Improving Sales Webinar: Profiling Your Platinum Customer (Summer 2010)
Free but please RSVP at 933-1983 or or coordinator@bscusa.com. You must be an owner and currently in business and have had at least some sales to attend.
"Very good class. I got a lot to go from," Brad M, software consultant
For those who want to make the most of each sale. This will give you a way to find the gold you are missing and only get the right clients who will add value to your business in the short term and long term. Includes informational slides that you can use immediately. This is NOT a sales presentation on the BSC. It is one of our most popular programs because it has real results you can do even if you hate sales. This is how we are working to help our local economy.
• BSC hosts the following group meetings that are free to attendees — please contact the group leaders for more information or to RSVP
Podcasting: Ist Wed — Contact Lindsey Allen: lindsey at exploringnewmedia dot com
Discovering New Media — Contact Lindsey Allen: lindsey at exploringnewmedia dot com
7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Contact: http://www.meetup.com/Austins-Seven-Habits-Group/
Business to Business Bootstrap Austin Group — Contact Michael Grant: mlg at bdanube dot com
Grow Your Business with Practical Plans You Create at the Owners MBA
Owners MBA: Practical Plan for Success
For Owners & their partners - Next session Summer 2010 (6:30-9:30pm)
18 hours; Non-competing businesses only; money back guarantee; tax deductible as a business expense
"Have recommended class to many. Will save me and make me money!!!" Charles T, lighting designer
Look critically at your business now. Fill in your knowledge gaps that prevent you from having a more profitable, sustainable business. Take action knowing that you have a better chance to run it right from now on. Great for those with limited experience in business courses or those who want an update to make sure they really are on course for success. You must have started your business or be within 90 days of opening to get the biggest benefit from this program. Diener and Triplett are the creators and instructors of: The Owners MBA™ course.
Location: Business Success Center Headquarters, 7600 Burnet Rd. #130 (in the Chase Bank Tower at Burnet and Northcross Blvd) Call 933-1983 for details.
We encourage you to support your community as we do
Being Green
The Business Success Center engages in green business practices and has been certified as a WasteSmart Partner by the City of Austin. We continue to find new ways to go green and get others to do so, too. We encourage all businesses of all sizes to ro green. Please check out the City of Austin Solid Waste Department initiatives (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/wrap.htm and http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/0waste.htm) for ways that can make this process easier.
At the BSC, our money and our time go to:
• Austin Farmer's Market/Sustainable Food Center- supporting locally grown produce and products
• KUT public radio - 90.5FM sharing stories of interest to the community as well as raising dollars
• AIBA (Austin Independent Business Alliance/Northcross and your local IBIZ District) - buying from local businesses
• Capital Area Food Bank - yearly food and money drive since 1993
• Austin Humane Society & Animal Trustees of Austin - yearly donation drive since 1996 and every week providing cat bios for their website
• Mary Baldwin College, University of Texas, University of Denver, & SIFE (Students Involved in Free Enterprise) at Southwest Texas State University — helping students find their way to a better life.
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