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2026 Austin Small Business Week

Welcome to Austin Small Business Week, May 4th -8th. This collection of classes is designed to help you gain the knowledge you need to start a business, maintain and expand your business. Complete six *eligible sessions for a completion certificate.

Events in this collection

  • State of Small Business in Austin- The Economic Outlook in 2026 primary image

    State of Small Business in Austin- The Economic Outlook in 2026

    Mon, May 4, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • Microloans and Funding Paths for Small Businesses primary image

    Microloans and Funding Paths for Small Businesses

    Mon, May 4, 11:00 AM

    Free

  • *Starting Your Own Small Business with Vicky Valdez primary image

    *Starting Your Own Small Business with Vicky Valdez

    Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • *Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business primary image

    *Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business

    Tue, May 5, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • *Getting Started with AI for Small Business with Julie Niehoff (Virtual) primary image

    *Getting Started with AI for Small Business with Julie Niehoff (Virtual)

    Wed, May 6, 9:00 AM CDT

    Free

  • Circularity 101: A Hands-On Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices primary image

    Circularity 101: A Hands-On Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices

    Wed, May 6, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • *The Psychology of Pricing and Negotiation (Virtual) primary image

    *The Psychology of Pricing and Negotiation (Virtual)

    Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM CDT

    Free

  • *Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand primary image

    *Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand

    Thu, May 7, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • *Intro to Bookkeeping for Small Business with Joana Linares primary image

    *Intro to Bookkeeping for Small Business with Joana Linares

    Thu, May 7, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • *Write An Effective Business Plan Workshop primary image

    *Write An Effective Business Plan Workshop

    Fri, May 8, 10:00 AM

    Free

  • Filing and Paying Taxes Electronically for Small Businesses (Zoom only) primary image

    Filing and Paying Taxes Electronically for Small Businesses (Zoom only)

    Fri, May 9, 1:00 PM CDT

    Free

  • *Write An Effective Business Plan (IN PERSON Workshop) primary image

    *Write An Effective Business Plan (IN PERSON Workshop)

    Fri, May 9, 10:00 AM

    Free

  • The Journey into Retail: H-E-B Suppliers Spill the Tea! primary image

    The Journey into Retail: H-E-B Suppliers Spill the Tea!

    Thu, May 8, 6:00 PM

    Free

  • *Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand for Your Small Business (Hybrid) primary image

    *Marketing 101: Building A Strong Brand for Your Small Business (Hybrid)

    Thu, May 8, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • *Sales & Negotiation for Small Business with Sloan Foster (Hybrid) primary image

    *Sales & Negotiation for Small Business with Sloan Foster (Hybrid)

    Thu, May 8, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • Securing Your Business Legacy primary image

    Securing Your Business Legacy

    Wed, May 7, 6:00 PM CDT

    Free

  • *Intro to Bookkeeping for Small Business with Joana Linares primary image

    *Intro to Bookkeeping for Small Business with Joana Linares

    Wed, May 7, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • Understanding Consumer Psychology primary image

    Understanding Consumer Psychology

    Wed, May 7, 12:00 PM

    Free

  • Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors (Zoom only) primary image

    Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors (Zoom only)

    Wed, May 7, 9:00 AM CDT

    Free

  • *Getting Started with Ai for Small Business with Julie Niehoff primary image

    *Getting Started with Ai for Small Business with Julie Niehoff

    Wed, May 7, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • Unlocking Cultural Funding Panel Discussion and Workshop primary image

    Unlocking Cultural Funding Panel Discussion and Workshop

    Tue, May 6, 6:00 PM

    Free

  • Unlock Access to Capital with SBA Loan Expert Sue Malone primary image

    Unlock Access to Capital with SBA Loan Expert Sue Malone

    Tue, May 6, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • 25 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs - Let's Celebrate! primary image

    25 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs - Let's Celebrate!

    Tue, May 6, 9:00 AM

    Free

  • *Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business primary image

    *Explore Funding Options for Your Small Business

    Mon, May 5, 1:00 PM

    Free

  • *Starting Your Own Small Business with Vicky Valdez primary image

    *Starting Your Own Small Business with Vicky Valdez

    Mon, May 5, 9:00 AM

    Free

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Organizer of 2026 Austin Small Business Week
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