We all love living and playing in Austin however there are so many fun things to do where do we start?  There are literally 100’s of fun things to do like going to Zilker Park, watching the bats fly on Congress Ave, go to a Round Rock Express game, etc.  It’s hard to keep track of […]

When it comes to managing the operations of a business the last thing to typically be on a small business owner or company’s mind is office space.  They have so many other important things to worry about so why would finding office space be at the top of their list?  Well in this market office space availability is

As we discussed in a previous post there is no doubt that online shoppers will continue to make it hard for brick-n-mortar retailers to be profitable, however with some out of the box thinking and smart marketing tactics there are ways to get shoppers back in the door. Below are a few ideas for retailers to consider: The use

It’s National Small Business Week!  Each year starting in 1963 the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) along with the President of the United States has recognized the accomplishments and contributions that small businesses and entrepreneurs have made towards innovation, job creation, and the U.S. economy.  Over 50% of the U.S. population either own a small business or

The Equal Pay Act was signed in 1963 to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for equal work, however did you know that women today still earn $77 cents for every dollar earned by men?  Even though half of the workforce is made up of women they are still paid less. Have we made progress

Flash Valet is an Austin-based startup that makes is easier for people to retrieve their cars from valet parking. The company recently raised $1.25 million in its first investment round from Austin Ventures, G51 Capital, Trellis Partners, and 186K Ventures. The seven-person company was founded last year, and is developing a mobile application that makes

Even if you haven’t seen many episodes of The Office during its nine year run, you know the show doesn’t provide many good examples of how to run an office or to handle your office space. While hysterical and entertaining on TV, you wouldn’t want any crazy situations like these to happen to you. Over

Taskbox Inc., an Austin-based email management startup, has acquired another Austin-based email management startup called Boxer Inc. The companies will combine and relaunch a new email management app that features popular functionality from both Boxer’s and Taskbox’s software. The combined company operates in downtown Austin at Capital Factory, and currently employs seven workers. Taskbox also

Austin Community College is discussing plans to build retail space and apartments into Highland Mall as part of a mixed-use component. The project developer, RedLeaf Properties, said the completion of the mixed-use space could take 10 to 20 years, and may include office space as well. ACC is currently developing an extensive math facility in

According to a news release, Innovative Computing Systems a provider of technology services to law firms plans on opening an Austin office located at 3101 Bee Caves Rd in July.  ICS was founded in 1989 and has 3 offices in California.  It has been the prefered provider of managed help desk support for legal depts and