Category: Small Business Resources

Sep 32015

Join the Round Rock Public Library and SCORE for a Series of (Free!) Small Business Workshops

in Events,Resources,Small Business,Small Business Resources

Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

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Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 4. SCORE is a nonprofit association…

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Aug 142014

PeopleFund announces Houston PeopleVET Community Information Session

in Announcements,Press Releases,Small Business Resources

PeopleFund’s pioneer veteran entrepreneur program, PeopleVET, continues to grow to multiple Texas markets to best serve our state’s heroes as they transition from service to small business. We will host a public information session to share the details of this comprehensive learning and lending program at a forum on August 27th at…

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PeopleFund’s pioneer veteran entrepreneur program, PeopleVET, continues to grow to multiple Texas markets to best serve our state’s heroes as they transition from service to small business. We will host a public information session to share the details of this comprehensive learning and lending program at a forum on August 27th at…

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Jun 42014

Entrepreneur Inspiration Corner | HomeAway

in Small Business Resources

  How did Brian come up with the idea for HomeAway?  Over the years, CEO Brian Sharples and his family rented a variety of ski and beach homes, enjoying the space, availability of a kitchen and flexibility to invite others on vacation. However, he found that finding and booking a property online…

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  How did Brian come up with the idea for HomeAway?  Over the years, CEO Brian Sharples and his family rented a variety of ski and beach homes, enjoying the space, availability of a kitchen and flexibility to invite others on vacation. However, he found that finding and booking a property online…

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Jan 152014

Help the City of Austin Survey Small Business Needs

in Small Business Resources

Survey of Small Business Needs in Austin According to the U.S. Census, the number of small businesses in Austin MSA grew by 26% between 2000 and 2010, compared to only 1% for the U.S. Because small business growth is so important to the Austin economy, City leaders wants to hear from you…

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Survey of Small Business Needs in Austin According to the U.S. Census, the number of small businesses in Austin MSA grew by 26% between 2000 and 2010, compared to only 1% for the U.S. Because small business growth is so important to the Austin economy, City leaders wants to hear from you…

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Mar 132013

Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps is having a Pitch Party for Women Veterans at PeopleFund!

in Announcements,Events,Small Business,Small Business Resources

Are you a woman veteran interested in growing your business? Wondering what WVEC can do for your entrepreneurial dreams? Develop and polish your own two minute business pitch with professional business coaches. Find out about competing with your business pitch nationally to win big prizes! RSVP today to find out about exciting…

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Are you a woman veteran interested in growing your business? Wondering what WVEC can do for your entrepreneurial dreams? Develop and polish your own two minute business pitch with professional business coaches. Find out about competing with your business pitch nationally to win big prizes! RSVP today to find out about exciting…

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Feb 52013

9 Ways To Juggle Small Business Finances

in Announcements,Resources,Small Business,Small Business Links,Small Business Resources

Small businesses almost never have enough capital to expand how their owners envisioned, and often they can’t even afford basic expenses like rent. Such limited funds force entrepreneurs to make decisions each month like which bills to pay and which ones to put off until the next month. Although it can be…

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Small businesses almost never have enough capital to expand how their owners envisioned, and often they can’t even afford basic expenses like rent. Such limited funds force entrepreneurs to make decisions each month like which bills to pay and which ones to put off until the next month. Although it can be…

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Nov 82012

PeopleFund Announces final PeopleTalk date for 2012

in Announcements,Events,In the News,Non Profits,Resources,Small Business,Small Business Resources

This December, PeopleFund welcomes Roy Spence and Judy Trabulsi of GSD&M and The Purpose Institute to discuss how they formed their own business and the impact of the new presidential administration on small businesses in our community. The Details When: Thursday, December 6th Where: Alamo Drafthouse S. Lamar When: 11:30am Cost: $15 before…

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This December, PeopleFund welcomes Roy Spence and Judy Trabulsi of GSD&M and The Purpose Institute to discuss how they formed their own business and the impact of the new presidential administration on small businesses in our community. The Details When: Thursday, December 6th Where: Alamo Drafthouse S. Lamar When: 11:30am Cost: $15 before…

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Oct 122012

Calling all PeopleFund clients and prospective clients!

in Announcements,Client Success,Resources,Small Business,Small Business Links,Small Business Resources

  FedEx is hosting a small business grant competition now through November 17th. Visit the FedEx Facebook page for more information. They will award a $25,000 grant as well as several $5,000 grants. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your small business and compete for grant funds.

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  FedEx is hosting a small business grant competition now through November 17th. Visit the FedEx Facebook page for more information. They will award a $25,000 grant as well as several $5,000 grants. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your small business and compete for grant funds.

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