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Foundation for Better Business Helping Texas small businesses grow through education, support, and the Ignite accelerator.

Building the plane while flying is easier when you are not building alone.Last week, we closed out our 2026 She Means Bu...
10/19/2026

Building the plane while flying is easier when you are not building alone.

Last week, we closed out our 2026 She Means Business series with a room full of women who understand exactly what that means.

Building and leading a business rarely comes with a clear roadmap. Throughout the day, attendees gained practical tools from industry experts, exchanged ideas with fellow entrepreneurs, and built relationships grounded in shared experiences.

That is what She Means Business is designed to provide: relevant education, valuable connections, and a network of women who continue to support one another long after the event ends.

To everyone who attended, shared their expertise, or contributed to this year's programming, thank you. The strength of She Means Business comes from the women who show up for one another.

If you made a connection last week, don't let it end there. Tag someone you met, reconnect with them on LinkedIn, or reach out to keep the conversation going. Sometimes the most valuable thing you leave with is a connection that lasts beyond the event.

We are grateful to our title sponsor, vcfo, and our partners Delta Air Lines, Twin Liquors, West Pecan Coffee + B**r, Lux Conscious Cleaning, and Flavorlicious Catering for their generous support.

Running a small business means doing a little bit of everything. But what if AI could help lighten the load?From managin...
10/16/2026

Running a small business means doing a little bit of everything. But what if AI could help lighten the load?

From managing daily tasks to reaching new customers, AI can help you work smarter and focus on growth.

Join us on October 27 for AI Made Practical for Small Businesses, a hands-on experience designed for entrepreneurs, not tech experts.

✅ Learn practical ways to save time and streamline operations
✅ Explore AI tools with guidance from industry experts
✅ Leave with a 90-day action plan for your business

📅 October 27 | Austin Tech Week
📍 Better Business Bureau, Austin

💻 Bring your laptop. Leave with a plan.

Proudly supported by title sponsor Dell Technologies and presented in partnership with Agentic Commerce Advisory.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4xC0aAx

10/14/2026

You're running the business. Leading the team. Making the decisions. But when do you get time to work ON your business instead of IN it?

That's what tomorrow's She Means Business: Building the Plane While Flying is all about. ✈️

Step away from the daily demands and spend a day learning from women who've navigated growth and change, tackling real business challenges, and putting practical tools to work in a hands-on EOS® workshop.

Come with your biggest challenges. Leave with ideas you can actually use.
Our first three events sold out, and we're almost at capacity for our final She Means Business of 2026!

Proudly powered by our title sponsor, vcfo, with support from Delta Air Lines, Twin Liquors, West Pecan Coffee + B**r, Lux Conscious Cleaning, and Flavorlicious Catering.

📅 Tomorrow, October 15 | Austin, TX

🎟️ Register: https://bit.ly/4xaJa4g

Showing up. Sharing experience. Creating connections.We’re proud to celebrate our Development Coordinator, Serenity Mixo...
10/13/2026

Showing up. Sharing experience. Creating connections.

We’re proud to celebrate our Development Coordinator, Serenity Mixon, who recently had the opportunity to speak with students at Texas State University about her professional journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the importance of professional communication.

At the Foundation for Better Business, we believe sharing knowledge and building meaningful connections can open doors to new opportunities. It’s a principle that guides the work we do with entrepreneurs and small businesses across Texas.

We’re grateful to see Serenity bringing that same spirit of mentorship and connection to the next generation of professionals.

What if your next customer asks AI where to shop, who to hire, or which business to trust?Will your business show up?The...
10/10/2026

What if your next customer asks AI where to shop, who to hire, or which business to trust?

Will your business show up?

The way customers find businesses is changing. On October 27, we're tackling what that means for small businesses at AI Made Practical, part of Austin Tech Week.

Learn how AI platforms discover and recommend businesses, and explore practical ways to help your business get found.

📅 October 27 | Austin, TX

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/4xC0aAx

This is what She Means Business looks like. ✨Real conversations. Practical insights. Women sharing experiences and makin...
10/09/2026

This is what She Means Business looks like. ✨

Real conversations. Practical insights. Women sharing experiences and making meaningful connections.

Next Thursday, we’re bringing that energy back for She Means Business: Building the Plane While Flying, our final event of 2026!

Join us for candid conversations about leading through change, a hands-on EOS® workshop, and opportunities to connect with women who understand the realities of building a business.

Our first three events sold out this year. Don’t miss the final one!

📅 October 15 | Austin, TX

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4xaJa4g

San Antonio, we're headed your way! 📍Two days after the midterm elections, business leaders will be looking ahead and as...
10/09/2026

San Antonio, we're headed your way! 📍

Two days after the midterm elections, business leaders will be looking ahead and asking what comes next for the economy.

On November 5, the Foundation for Better Business brings the Economic Resilience Luncheon Series, powered by JPMorganChase, to San Antonio for Executive Outlook on Markets, Metroplex & Main Street.

From shifting interest rates and trade policy to workforce challenges, Texas businesses are navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape. We're bringing together economic experts, regional leaders, and business executives to explore what these trends mean for Main Street and the future of the Austin–San Antonio economic corridor.

The conversation will include a national-to-state economic outlook, insights from our statewide business confidence survey, and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing businesses as we head into 2027.

📅 November 5, 2026
📍 Hotel Contessa | San Antonio, TX

Join the conversation. Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4yG48cM

We are proud to welcome vcfo fo as the Title Sponsor of She Means Business: Building the Plane While Flying. ✨Their supp...
10/08/2026

We are proud to welcome vcfo fo as the Title Sponsor of She Means Business: Building the Plane While Flying. ✨

Their support helps make it possible to bring women entrepreneurs and business leaders together for a day focused on navigating growth, change, and the realities of building a business in real time.

On October 15, attendees will hear from women who have built, scaled, pivoted, and led through change, then turn those ideas into action through a hands-on EOS® workshop designed to help create more structure and traction in their businesses.

Three She Means Business events have sold out this year. This is the final program of 2026.

October 15 | Austin, Texas

Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4xaJa4g

BIG NEWS for women entrepreneurs across Texas. 🎉The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the Foundation for Be...
10/05/2026

BIG NEWS for women entrepreneurs across Texas. 🎉

The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the Foundation for Better Business more than $2 million to serve as Texas’s Women’s Business Center State Lead!

This is a major milestone for our Foundation and a significant investment in women entrepreneurs across Texas.

The Foundation for Better Business will lead the development of a statewide Women’s Business Center network that connects women entrepreneurs with business counseling, training, technical assistance, and access to SBA resources at every stage of their business ownership.

For the last several years, we have invested in entrepreneurs through programs like She Means Business, Ignite Essentials, Blueprint, and various Better Business conferences. Now, we have the opportunity to build on that work statewide, creating stronger connections between entrepreneurs, communities, and the resources that help businesses grow.

We are incredibly proud to take on this role, and we know this is only the beginning.

Implementation is now underway, with additional details about services and opportunities to get involved coming soon.

Learn more and sign up for updates: https://www.bbb.org/bbb/heart-of-texas/WBC

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