Launching Your Dreams:

Start Smart!!

Did you know?

About 1 in 5 new businesses close in the first year, about half by year five and two-thirds by year ten.

That’s why a structured course like Start Smart matters.

Start Smart returns October 2025—your five-week, ten-session jumpstart to launch or level up your small business. You’ll validate your idea with a feasibility study, build a practical business plan, sharpen your marketing, understand pricing and cash flow, and cover legal and tax basics so you can move forward with confidence. Learn from experienced instructors, get feedback on your concept, and leave with clear next steps and ready-to-use tools. Seats are limited and scholarships are available.

Registration opens soon!

Ready to take the entrepreneurial leap?

You're not alone in contemplating the exciting journey of launching your own business. Every year, a multitude of Americans embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, venturing into the world of small business to offer their unique products and services. In our evolving economic landscape, the traditional job that once seemed assured is increasingly elusive. Many are discovering that they'd rather craft work that aligns with their passions and life objectives.

Often, aspiring entrepreneurs embark on their business ventures with a brilliant idea but lack the hands-on experience needed to run a business comprehensively. It's a simple truth: the more you know about starting a business, the more control and potential your enterprise has to evolve into a sustainable source of income and personal satisfaction.

What Start Smart Students Gain:

  • Feasibility Study Completion

    Learn how to assess the viability of your business concept.

  • Feasibility Study Completion

    Learn how to assess the viability of your business concept.

  • Crafting a Comprehensive Business Plan

    Develop a blueprint for your startup venture.

  • Insights into Marketing and Market Research

    Understand your target audience and competition.

  • Financial Savvy

    Gain the financial know-how required for effective business management.

  • Legal Considerations

    Navigate the legal aspects of entrepreneurship with confidence.

  • Access to Expertise

    Tap into the wisdom of experienced professionals.

  • Collaboration

    Work alongside like-minded entrepreneurs, fostering shared growth and inspiration.

BiGAUSTIN’s Start Smart Course: Your Key to Business Success

Our Start Smart course offers the essential building blocks for launching and managing a successful business. This comprehensive 5-week, 10-session course provides practical business training that equips you with the skills to create, oversee, and expand a small business.

But that's not all. Start Smart is designed to connect entrepreneurs like you with valuable business insights, leadership skills, and a network of professional connections. Whether you're looking to launch a new business or take your existing enterprise to new heights, Start Smart is your guiding light.

Start Smart: Turn Your Business Idea Into a Plan

Ready to transform your business dreams into reality? Join BiGAUSTIN’s Start Smart—5-week course that meets Mondays & Thursdays (10 sessions total). You’ll learn the essentials to launch or level up your venture with confidence.

Instructor

Daniel Frunza — Business Plan Maestro

Schedule

Dates: 2025 (TBA)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Format: Live online via Microsoft Teams

Tuition

$199
Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify. To discuss options, email melissa@bigaustin.org.

How to Register

Spots are limited. Secure your place or join the interest list:

Have questions? We’re happy to help.

  • Once you register for the event you will receive an email with details to access the webinar.

    The invitation email or message will include a link to the meeting

  • The virtual workshop is hosted through the Microsoft Teams platform. If you're not familiar with TEAMS, we encourage you to watch this QuickStart video

  • Joining Microsoft Teams is always free and you don't need an account to attend sessions.

    If you don’t have a Teams account, select Join as a guest and enter your name to join the meeting as a guest. Depending on how the meeting was set up, you may need to sign in to an account that was authorized for the meeting; for details, see Join a meeting without a Teams account.

    If you have a Teams account, select Sign in and join to join with access to the meeting chat and more. Depending on the organizer’s settings, you may join the meeting right away or go to the lobby where someone else can admit you.

  • Teams mobile apps let you join webinars from anywhere using your iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Learn more.

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