BizAid on Zoom

BizAid Business Orientation provides a general overview of opening a small business or re-evaluating an existing business during its growth.

This collection of BizAid Business Orientation classes will be held at the Economic Development Department-Small Business Division office, located at 5202 East Ben White Blvd., Suite 300.

This collection of BizAid Business Orientation classes will be held at local Austin Public Library locations throughout Austin.

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.

After completing six (6) Nonprofit Skills Certificate Program classes on topics like Nonprofit bookkeeping and fundraising strategies, email smallbiz@austintexas.gov to receive your Nonprofit Skills Certificate at our next scheduled recognition reception.

These videos do not count towards the 2025 Business Skills Certificate. If you can't attend a class virtually or in-person, these On-Demand Videos are perfect for you. Access to view these videos will end on June 7, 2025.

Small Business Fundamentals Week, Jan. 2026, week of free Small Business Division classes designed for business owners to receive specialized training from experts in marketing, bookkeeping, and other topics.