This series is a collection of seminars and workshops designed to help small businesses understand the dynamics that lead to success in the worlds of commerce. Each session works to provide attendees with practical, effective advice for saving money, making money, and running their everyday business operations. Topics include marketing, leadership, customer service and much more.

06.16.09—Get Top Ranking on Google (pdf 3MB) Get the search engine optimization book HERE.

02.24.09—Advertising On A Small Budget (pdf <4MB)

The first edition of the Small Business Pulse: News for the Heart of the City debuted March 17, 2009. The newsletter is designed to encourage growth, member business, Chamber events and offer advice on being small, but thinking big. Click here to read the lastest issue and archives. For questions and information about Small Business, Area Business Councils or the Small Business Advisory Group, contact Robert Heidt at 512.322.5618 or rheidt@austinchamber.com.

• Continue providing a business series that focuses on specifi c learning opportunities on issues small businesses are facing.
• Create networking events that allow members to build relationships with other members.
• Create opportunities for members to generate sales leads.
• Brand the business series to a larger base throughout the Metro area and create awareness for the program.
• Explore additional opportunities to create value for small business Chamber members.