Webinars

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Holiday Safety Strategies

Thursday, Dec. 5: Join us to receive actionable online safety tips to protect you and your business from rising identity theft and tax schemes.

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Getting Started with Google Ads

Tuesday, Dec. 10: Find out from a Google expert how to effectively leverage Google Ads to achieve business growth.

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Reimagining Business in 2025

Thursday, Jan. 9: Get the latest in small business trends, technologies, and opportunities for 2025.

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Start | Grow | Succeed with the SBDC

Wednesday, Jan.15: Find out how the SBDC can help you start a business.

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Business Protection with Trademarks

The USPTO will share concrete strategies you need to know to avoid the distraction and expense of trademark-related mistakes.

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Opening a Food Truck

Join us and learn how to start a food truck or trailer operation.

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Reach Customers Online

Learn the inner workings of Google Search and how to enhance your website’s visibility using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques.

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Access to Capital

Join us on this webinar to find out what you need to know when trying to access capital for your business.

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3 Ways to Start a Business

Listen to a panel of experts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each way to start a business.

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Communicate Effectively in Business

Learn effective methods for improving your communication skills with coworkers, business partners, clients, and more.

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Government Socioeconomic Certifications

If you are a Minority, Woman, or Veteran-Owned Small Business, join to learn about government socioeconomic certifications.

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Using AI and ChatGPT in Your Business

View this webinar and discover how your small business can use AI/ChatGPT.

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Today's Restaurant Employee Experience

In this webinar, you will learn best practices for selecting, onboarding, training, and engaging staff.

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Job Descriptions That Attract Candidates

Find out how to create job descriptions and job postings that will maximize your opportunities of getting the right person for the job.

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How to Expand your Restaurant Business

Hear from restaurant experts and explore various options for expansion, citing best practices used by successful restaurant entrepreneurs.

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How Small Businesses Can Market in a Big Way

This webinar will give small business owners the tools and strategies to market their businesses effectively.

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Corporate Transparency Act

Join this webinar and find out how the Corporate Transparency Act will affect your business.

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How To Start A Business Without Any Money

It is possible to start a business with little to no capital. In this webinar, we map out a strategy to help you get started.

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Grants For Small Business

Join this webinar to learn the ins and outs regarding grants.

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Creating Your Restaurant's Operating Plan

Make this year easier to operate than last, by working from an operating plan and budget.

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How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

Learn the latest in how you can recruit and retain top talent in your business.

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Securing Your Small Business

Listen to a panel of cyber experts discuss practical and effective strategies to protect your business online.

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Instagram Marketing Strategies

View this webinar to help you leverage the power of Instagram including content, algorithms, and engaging with your audience.

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Five Steps to Financing

Learn what you need to do before approaching a lender or potential investor to finance your new or existing business.

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AI for Small Business

Learn how to boost your small business with AI tools!

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Hot Business Trends and Ideas for 2024

Find out the newest business trends, startup ideas, and consumer behaviors for 2024.

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Success Through E-Commerce

If you are looking to start an online business, view this webinar and find out how.

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Create a Profitable Online Course

Discover how you can turn your expertise and knowledge into a paid or free online course.

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Fraud and Cyber Protection

Learn how to protect your business from fraud and cyber attacks using free and low-cost solutions.

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Opening a Restaurant or Food Truck

Hear from restaurant and hospitality specialists on how to make your restaurant or food truck idea a reality.

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Using Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Learn how to set up and manage your Google Analytics account to help you make better business decisions.

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Increasing Your Restaurant's Profitability

View this four-part webinar series and learn how you can increase your restaurant or food businesses' profitability by looking at your staff, menus, financials, and marketing.

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Sell Online With E-Commerce Tools

Learn how to sell your products online and list them for free on Google Business Profile and Merchant Center.

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Learn communication, leadership and practical application for workplace DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

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Start | Grow | Succeed with the SBDC

Join us for an inside look on how you can work with the SBDC to start and grow your business.

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Marketing for Small Business Budgets

Explore the tools you’ll need to design an actionable marketing plan that will yield maximum results.

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Buying a Business

Learn all you need to know on buying an existing business. This webinar helps you navigate the offer and purchasing process.

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How to Grow Your Email List from Ground Zero

In this session you will find out how to grow your business by growing your email list.

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Selecting Foreign Markets

Join us as we discuss how to use data to develop a foreign market selection model to prioritize markets for export expansion.

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How to Create Short Form Video

Short form videos are very powerful for growing a brand and they don’t have to be a big production.

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How to Grow Your Brand on LinkedIn

Grow your business with new features on LinkedIn.

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Small Business Marketing

In this free webinar, learn the critical components of a successful marketing strategy.

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Certification Programs

Learn about various certification programs.

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How to Create Content

Learn how to have interesting and relevant content geared to your audience to attract customers and increase sales.

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Beginner's Guide To Microsoft Outlook

In this webinar, you will learn how to comfortably send and receive emails, add people to your contacts, use the calendar, and more.

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Intellectual Property

The USPTO will cover the four types of intellectual property including Patents and how to use intellectual property to protect their business.

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Capability Statements

In this webinar, presenter Tim Scarborough will show you how to prepare capability statements and market to government agencies.

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Do Business With Texas

Learn what it takes to make business in Texas. Presenter Dennis McIntosh will cover government procurement and opportunities.

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Pricing Proposals

This workshop addresses the specific elements of the costs that make up a contract price including direct labor, payroll overhead and more.

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Iniciando Su Propio Negocio

Lo guiaremos a través del análisis de mercado, los costos de inicio, las ventajas y desventajas de comenzar su propio negocio y mucho más.

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Plan De Negocio

La planificación es la hoja de ruta hacia el éxito. Durante este curso aprenderás los conceptos básicos que componen un plan de negocio.

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Su Negocio Lo Necesita

El networking puede ser una gran herramienta para dar a conocer su negocio. Aprenda como usar el networking de manera efectiva.

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Patent Examination Process

Take an in-depth look at the patenting process from invention to application to issue with presenters Jacob Choi and Hector Leal.

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Creating a Budget for Your Business

During this webinar, we will walk you through how to create and monitor a budget for your business and and measure your results.

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Your Personal Credit Score

Have you been denied for business credit? Join this informative webinar to explore how personal credit score affects your business.

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Build a Profitable Email List

Watch this webinar and learn how to select the right email provider, schedule emails at optimal times and so much more.

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Wholesale, During and After COVID

Gain insight on how selling food wholesale is currently working and how to handle market shifts.

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Can Your Business Afford A Loan?

Too much debt? This webinar tackles the questions about hurting cash flow and borrowing money during troubled times.

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Creating A Bankable Loan Proposal

During this webinar you will receive tips , tools, and techniques for completing and submitting a strong loan proposal.

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Power Up Microsoft® Outlook® Email

Watch this webinar to receive ten email management techniques that will allow you to spend more time being productive.

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Audit Proof Your Small Business

The last thing any business owner wants is an IRS audit. Learn about the red flags that could trigger an audit and how to avoid them.

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Owning A Franchise

In this webinar, you will discover what franchising really is, debunk the myths, and learn why successful people are investing in franchises.

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Starting Your Business Pt. 1

In this webinar, you will discover the most important elements you need in order to start and maintain a successful business.

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Starting Your Business Pt. 2

In this webinar, you will discover the most important elements you need in order to start and maintain a successful business.

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Business Plan Basics

Receive quick and easy tips for writing your business plan and learn how to use your plan to obtain financing and more.

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Tax Duties As A Business Owner

Join us for this webinar and get updated on your tax obligations as a new or existing business owner. Highlights include EIN and more.

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Understanding Your Financial Statements

In this webinar, learn how external users of financials statements make decisions and draw conclusions on the business.

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Texas Cottage Food Laws

In this webinar, get all the updates on the Texas Cottage Food Laws from presenter Crystal Eisner.

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Basics of Food Subscription Program

Learn the basics of subscriptions and community programs from presenter Marty Butts. He covers pricing, fulfillment and more.

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Where Have All The Leaders Gone?

Hear best practices seen in team building, staff supervision, guest services, and working relationships between leadership and ownership.

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Microsoft Outlook Tips

During this webinar our expert trainer will show you quick tips and techniques to maximize your Microsoft Outlook functionality.

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Tough Conversations

In this webinar, we cover employment actions from hiring to firing, and how to have difficult conversations with employees.

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Enforceable Contracts

Learn about the legal requirements of a contract in the State of Texas, the two sides to contracts, contract disputes, and contract damages.

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Advanced Business Contracts

Learn about the stages of performance and different contract terms. Highlights include Bilateral-Unilateral Contracts and more.

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International E-Commerce

During this webinar, we explore helpful tips and recommendations to improve your website for international e-commerce.

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Successful Selling

Learn how to create an effective mix of selling attitudes, behaviors, and techniques for an improved sales approach.

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Fulfillment: Pack and Ship

In this webinar, we explore the tips, tricks, and science behind packing and shipping in an environment of increased online sales.

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Communicate Effectively

Learn how to establish an internal communications plan for your company and how to ensure your employees feel ownership.

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Business Insurance 101

In this webinar, we discuss insurance types, determining your coverage and what to look for in a provider, and the impact of COVID-19.

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Start Lean | Stay Lean

During this webinar you'll receive strategies for managing your costs including how to decide which ones to keep and which ones to cut.

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Customer Service Reimagined

The customer experience is a top priority. Join us to discuss building relationships, digital media campaigns, gratitude and more.

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Buyer Persona Maps

During this webinar we explore how to build buyer personas and market to the right people for your business.

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Focus Groups

During this webinar we explore what focus groups are, when to use them, how to conduct an online focus group, and much more.

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Strategies For Selling B2B And B2C

Watch and learn how strategies for selling B2B and B2C differ, and how to create messaging that speaks to both segments.

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Marketing Resource Planning

During this webinar, we explore how to clearly define the Marketing function for your company and build a high-functioning Marketing team.

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Digital Advertising On A Budget

In this webinar we will learn ways to advertise online that are lesser known and more affordable than what our competitors may be doing.

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Create Your Digital Marketing Blueprint

Discover how to create a digital marketing blueprint to help you achieve increased brand awareness, sales growth, and lead generation.

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Digital Marketing On A Budget

In this webinar we will explore ways to effectively create a successful digital marketing campaign with a minimal budget.

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Choosing Your Business Structure

Tune in to explore all aspects of the business structure such as the level of risk you are willing to assume, funding, assets, and more.

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How To Create Social Media Content

Watch this webinar to learn how to use storytelling to create interesting and relevant social content for your audience.

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Be An Instagram Star

Watch this webinar to learn Instagram basics for your business's marketing strategy and grow your following.

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Managing Your Delivery Concept

Learn how to manage your delivery-only concept and accommodate customers in the new normal from presenter Chris Tripoli.

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Managing Your Menu

During this webinar, presenter Chris Tripoli will show you how to manage your restaurant's menu with pricing, menu planing and marketing.

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Using Online Tools

Discover how to attract, engage, and connect your customers online using video, webinars, and Zoom.

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Barriers To Sales Success

Join us for an honest look at what may be preventing you from reaching your sales goals and practical solutions.

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Sales Tax and Ecommerce Transactions

Join this webinar and receive an overview of the U.S. sales and use tax and how it applies to ecommerce transactions.

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Readiness to Export

This session looks at what needs to be in place to export. Learn the important actions you need to take to ensure you are successful.

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Where To Export

This session will help you decide what foreign market is best for your business.

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Enter Foreign Markets

Once a company has selected a specific market, the next step is to decide which entry mode to use and select great partners.

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Contracts: Recoverable Damages

This session will show you what type of damages you can recover from a breached contract.

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Food Product Branding Basics

Join us for this webinar and learn how to create a cohesive branding strategy from presenter Marty Butts.

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Leveraging Resources for Export Success

This session will analyze the critical partnerships you need, international e-commerce and digital strategies.

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Exporting | Putting It All Together

This session will show you how to put all your resources together to develop an exporting plan.

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Money Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

This session will show you how to manage your business finances for success.

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Funding Growth

This webinar will show you how to find capital and create new opportunities for your business.

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Contracts: Small Claims Court

This information packed webinar, will discuss small claims court and if it is a viable option for your small business.

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Creating Business Presentations

In this webinar, we explore how to create an informative and engaging virtual business presentation.

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Getting Paid

During this webinar you will learn how to create better payment contracts and a process to ensure you are collecting money due fast.

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Copyrights and Trade Secrets

The USPTO explains copyrights and trade secrets and how you can use them in your business.

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Contract Clauses

Presenter Trisha Barita will cover contract clauses, alternative dispute resolutions and appeals.

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Small Business Bookkeeping 101

Tune in and receive tips and recommendations for good bookkeeping practices from CPA Julie Gilmer.

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Take Your Business from Good to Great

Join us for this overview of some quick things you can do to keep your business running and growing as it should.

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MoneySmart for Start-Ups | Session 1

During this session you will explore your business financials and learn tips on how to stay on track financially.

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MoneySmart for Start-Ups | Session 2

Gain additional insight on your business financials and how to analyze risk.

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MoneySmart for Start-Ups | Session 3

This webinar will show you how to put it all together and reach financial success.

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MoneySmart for Existing Businesses | Session 1

Learn how to read your financial statements and compare your financial performance against your peers.

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MoneySmart for Existing Businesses | Session 2

Gain an understanding of how investors view risk factors as they relate to your industry.

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MoneySmart for Existing Businesses | Session 3

This session will focus on financial budgets and how to develop a customized financial dashboard to keep you on track.

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Visual Tools to Organize Your Business

Organize your business concepts and ideas logically so that you can see a complete overview of all your information.

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System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

Get information on how to use SAM.gov for your business.

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From Military Service to Business Owner

In this workshop we will discuss how to bring your military skills to bear on the challenges of starting and running a business.

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Effective Traditional Marketing Tactics

Gain tips on how to effectively use traditional marketing for your business.

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Create The Right Menu

Join us as we discuss today’s menu development process for startup concepts.

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Seguros Comerciales 101

Aprenda como escoger el mejor seguro para su negocio.

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Business Continuity Plan | Getting Ready

Learn how to create a plan to keep your business open during disasters.

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5 Keys to Networking

Join us and learn how to create a networking plan for your business using in person and online tactics.

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Developing a Business Plan

The essential parts of a business plan, what to consider when writing a plan and creating a blueprint or first draft.

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Restaurant Staffing

Learn the most effective methods to help you hire right for your restaurant in this free webinar.

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Business Financial Statements

Understanding important financial documents (balance sheets, cash flow reports, etc.), how to prepare them or identify a finance professional.

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Business Continuity Plan | The Plan

This information packed session you will learn how to develop communicate and implement the plan.

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IP Within Your Business Strategy

Meet the USPTO Texas Regional Office Director Hope Shimabuku as she leads a discussion on intellectual property (IP) strategies.

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Business Continuity Plan| Implement

During this session you will see how to test, update and communicate your plan.

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Buy, Build, & Open your Food Truck

It can be a struggle for first time operators wanting to purchase or build their first food truck or trailer. Join us and learn how!

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Managing Rising Restaurant Costs

Join our guest, Jane Bennett, as she provides insight into how successful operators are managing cost increases post COVID.

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Social Media & Digital Tools

Discover how digital tools combined with social media can jump start your business.

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Restaurant Reality, Finance

Presenter Jane Bennett will show you the importance of Profit and Loss statements and how to manage weekly.

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Financial Plan For Disasters

Join us as our industry expert shows you how to financially prepare your business for a Disaster.

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Hot Trends in Restaurant Concepts

Join Hospitality Specialist, Chris Tripoli as he presents today’s hot trends in restaurant concepts and how you can succeed with your development.

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Excellence in Customer Service

Hear tips and techniques for establishing a customer service model and sharing it with your employees.

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Developing Your Restaurant Leadership

Join us and our special guest, Brian O’Neill, as we discuss staff and management challenges resulting from COVID.

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International Partners

Hear key tips and strategies for leveraging relationships with your international partners.

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Selling at a Farmer's Market

Presenter Marty Butts will give tips on how to choose the correct market and tips for great customer service.

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You Are The Brand

Learn how to create a thoughtful and memorable brand for your business.

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Home Health & Senior Care Franchises

Senior and home health care franchises are booming. Join us to learn more about what you need to know before franchising.

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The Practice of Positive Habits

Learn tips and tricks to help you and your work team create successful habits that will improve all facets of your work and home life.

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Start | Grow | Succeed - In Spanish

Únase a nosotros para saber cómo puede trabajar con el SBDC para iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio.

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Start | Grow | Succeed - In Vietnamese

Bắt tay với SBDC để khởi đầu vá phát triển doanh nghiệp.

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State & Federal Taxes for LLCs

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover what your business tax obligations are and how to make the most of your tax deductions.

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Make The Most Of Your Marketing

Explore the tools needed to turn marketing from an expense into an investment.

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How to Sell Products Online

Join us for this informative session on simple economic options for becoming an e-tailer.

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Conducting a Market Research Survey

Join us to learn how to run a market research survey for your business idea.

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Child Services Franchises

Join us and find out what you should consider before investing in a child services franchise.

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Get Found on Google Search and Maps

Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps.

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Topic

Format

Holiday Safety Strategies

Getting Started with Google Ads

Reimagining Business in 2025

Start | Grow | Succeed with the SBDC

Business Protection with Trademarks

Opening a Food Truck

Reach Customers Online

Access to Capital

3 Ways to Start a Business

Communicate Effectively in Business

Government Socioeconomic Certifications

Using AI and ChatGPT in Your Business

Today's Restaurant Employee Experience

Job Descriptions That Attract Candidates

How to Expand your Restaurant Business

How Small Businesses Can Market in a Big Way

Corporate Transparency Act

How To Start A Business Without Any Money

Grants For Small Business

Creating Your Restaurant's Operating Plan

How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

Securing Your Small Business

Instagram Marketing Strategies

Five Steps to Financing

AI for Small Business

Hot Business Trends and Ideas for 2024

Success Through E-Commerce

Create a Profitable Online Course

Fraud and Cyber Protection

Opening a Restaurant or Food Truck

Using Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Increasing Your Restaurant's Profitability

Sell Online With E-Commerce Tools

Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Start | Grow | Succeed with the SBDC

Marketing for Small Business Budgets

Buying a Business

How to Grow Your Email List from Ground Zero

Selecting Foreign Markets

How to Create Short Form Video

How to Grow Your Brand on LinkedIn

Small Business Marketing

Certification Programs

How to Create Content

Beginner's Guide To Microsoft Outlook

Intellectual Property

Capability Statements

Do Business With Texas

Pricing Proposals

Iniciando Su Propio Negocio

Plan De Negocio

Su Negocio Lo Necesita

Patent Examination Process

Creating a Budget for Your Business

Your Personal Credit Score

Build a Profitable Email List

Wholesale, During and After COVID

Can Your Business Afford A Loan?

Creating A Bankable Loan Proposal

Power Up Microsoft® Outlook® Email

Audit Proof Your Small Business

Owning A Franchise

Starting Your Business Pt. 1

Starting Your Business Pt. 2

Business Plan Basics

Tax Duties As A Business Owner

Understanding Your Financial Statements

Texas Cottage Food Laws

Basics of Food Subscription Program

Where Have All The Leaders Gone?

Microsoft Outlook Tips

Tough Conversations

Enforceable Contracts

Advanced Business Contracts

International E-Commerce

Successful Selling

Fulfillment: Pack and Ship