Her business.
Our shared
future.
You have the vision. Let’s build the business behind it. Join a community of women turning ideas into income, ambition into action, and success into opportunity for others.
From your first idea to your next chapter. You belong here.
Build it together.
Women are building.
Let’s help them grow.
Specializing in Meeting the Needs of Female Entrepreneurs
Women are building businesses at a powerful pace, and Central Texas is helping lead the way. Nationally, women own 15.7 million businesses, 40.6% of all U.S. firms, employing 12.6 million people and generating $2.8 trillion in revenue.
Here at home, Austin ranked #1 among large U.S. metros in CoworkingCafe’s 2026 study of the best places for women entrepreneurs to launch and grow. The study reports that women own roughly one in four local businesses.
But the growth gap is still real. Women-owned businesses account for just 4.6% of total U.S. business revenue, and only 9% have employees, compared with nearly 18% of men-owned businesses. Access to capital, connections, and support for business growth can help close that gap. That’s where BiGAUSTIN comes in.
As home to Central Texas Women’s BiZ Inc. (WBI), BiGAUSTIN equips you with tools to start and grow through education, one-on-one consulting, round-table discussions, innovative networking opportunities, and lending programs.
Sources: Wells Fargo, 2026 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses ; CoworkingCafe, 2026 study using U.S. Census Bureau data and other indicators . *Austin’s ranking reflects the study’s overall business environment index. National and local ownership figures use different datasets.
Your ambition.
A real plan to match.
Learn the skills, work through the decisions, and connect with resources to move your business forward.
Business classes & Start Smart
Turn a promising idea into a clearer plan with practical business education.
- Business planning and startup fundamentals
- Marketing and customer strategy
- Financial skills and business technology
Free one-on-one consulting
Bring your questions. Work with a consultant on the priorities that matter to your business.
- Startup structure and registration guidance
- Business plans and pricing decisions
- Operations, hiring, and expansion
Coffee Talk & community
Make room for honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful business connections.
- Women’s BiZ Inc. Coffee Talk
- Round-table discussions
- Networking and peer learning
Financial readiness
Understand your numbers so you can make more informed business decisions.
- Cash flow and financial projections
- Business credit education
- Funding preparation and capital options
Contracts & business resources
Explore the requirements and opportunities that can support your next stage of growth.
- Procurement certification guidance
- Contracting opportunities
- Legal, bonding, and insurance topics
Lending & capital guidance
Explore BiGAUSTIN’s lending programs and what it takes to prepare an application.
- Startup and business growth financing
- Loan application readiness
- Guidance on available funding resources
Program availability and class fees vary. Lending is subject to eligibility, underwriting, and approval.
What’s your
next big move?
Choose what feels closest to your goal. We’ll point you toward a practical place to begin.
Turn your idea into a business plan.
Start Smart helps you think through your business model, customers, finances, and launch priorities. Pair your learning with free one-on-one consulting.
A decision to begin.
Client spotlight
“one day i just decided to do it…”De J. Lozada · Founder, Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn
Your next chapter can begin with a decision, too. You don’t need every answer before you reach out. Bring the idea, the challenge, or the goal. Let’s work on what comes next.
Take your first step
Invest in her business.
Expand what’s possible
for a whole community.
Talent is everywhere. Access to the tools to build a business should be, too.
Your support helps BiGAUSTIN connect women with practical education, personalized guidance, and pathways to capital. Together, we can help more women build the skills and businesses that support household income, create jobs, and strengthen our local economy.
Interested in supporting Women’s BiZ Inc. specifically? Contact us to discuss program giving and partnership options.
Make business education more accessible
Support opportunities for women to learn planning, financial, and marketing skills they can put to work.
Put personalized guidance within reach
Help sustain consulting that meets entrepreneurs at their current stage and focuses on their next decisions.
Strengthen the network around her
Support spaces where women exchange knowledge, build relationships, and connect with business resources.
Connect preparation with opportunity
Help entrepreneurs understand capital requirements and prepare for the resources that can support growth.
A few questions.
A clearer start.
Can I get help if I haven’t started my business yet?
Yes. Begin with an idea, even if it’s still taking shape. Explore Start Smart or request a consulting appointment to discuss your next steps.
Is one-on-one business consulting really free?
Yes. BiGAUSTIN offers free individual business consulting. Request an appointment through the scheduling page, or call (512) 928-8010.
How do I sign up for classes?
Visit the workshop calendar to choose a class and follow its registration instructions. For a business foundation course, explore Start Smart. Class fees and availability vary.
What if I already have customers and sales?
You belong here, too. Consulting can help you work through pricing, operations, business planning, and growth priorities.
Does participating guarantee a business loan?
No. Education and consulting can help you prepare, but lending decisions depend on program eligibility, underwriting, and approval.
Your next move starts here.
Bring your ambition. Find your people. Build the skills and confidence to move your business forward.