Austin Business Resources

Austin Chamber of Commerce - At 2,500 members strong and growing, the Austin Chamber offers great networking opportunities.

Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau - Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World. On this site, visitors and residents alike can discover all there is to see and do in our great city.

Better Business Bureau - The Central Texas branch of the Better Business Bureau, whose vision is to foster trust between buyers and sellers.

University of Texas System - The UT System consists of nine schools, including the renowned UT right here in Austin.

City of Austin - The official website of the capital of Texas.

Texas State Comptroller's Office - A must for business people in Texas, this site answers all your questions about sales and use tax, franchise tax, and more.

Austin American Statesman - Austin's leading daily newspaper.

Austin Business Journal - Business owners in the know regularly read the ABJ to keep on top of local business news and trends.

Austin Business Directory - A guide to businesses in and around Austin.

Networking Resources

Business Networking Techniques - Online business development advice for word of mouth marketing, lead generation through new contacts and referrals using networking meetings and events. Tips for personal, career and home networking.

Biznik - An online business networking community which allows members to write articles to establish themselves as experts in their field.

LinkedIn - LinkedIn provides a forum in which to keep in touch with your business contacts. Business related articles and discussions help educate members.

Facebook - Primarily a social networking website, Facebook can also serve as a fantastic professional networking forum.

My Space - MySpace, too, can provide excellent opportunities for business people to touch base with current and former clients.

Austin Net Party - NetParty organizes networking events with a party feel for young professionals in the Austin area.

Contribution Networking Party - Conceived by Thach Nguyen, this organization's philosophy is that being helpful to everyone all the time will create success in life and in business.