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SUMMARY:Payroll Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Hiring employees involves more than just signing a paycheck. Before hiring employees\, business owners must understand and prepare for the additional obligations that come with being an employer. “Payroll Compliance” on Jan. 12 sheds light on the compliance requirements of payroll. \nSeminar Highlights:\n\nSteps to meeting general state and federal requirements\nLaws and types of payroll taxes business owners must pay\nContact information for the different agencies that govern payroll taxes\nHelpful resources\n\nThis seminar is presented by a Business & HR Advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center. \nThis seminar is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, Starr County Industrial Foundation\, and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/payroll-compliance-12/
LOCATION:UTRGV Edinburg CESS Bldg\, 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:Creating a Well-Balanced Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:A marketing strategy should not only be catered to your budget\, but to your industry. In the “Creating a Well-Balanced Marketing Strategy” webinar Jan. 13\, Jennifer Mann will share her expertise on the different layers of a marketing strategy. \nMann will also talk about how using analytics to adjust your marketing strategy throughout the year is important. \nParticipants will be emailed online meeting details upon their registration. Participants are encouraged to email their questions in advance to smithje@uhv.edu. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/creating-a-well-balanced-marketing-strategy/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Smith":MAILTO:smithje@uhv.edu
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SUMMARY:How Much is Your Company's Data Worth?
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce presents “How Much is Your Company’s Data Worth?” Jan. 18 as part the Cybersecurity for Businesses Series. Seminar presenter is Dustin Salinas of ArkWare LLC. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn about: \n\nViruses\nData\nAnd the Dark Web\n\nThis event is free and open to the community. Register online. \nFor more information\, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/how-much-is-your-companys-data-worth/
LOCATION:Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, 1600 University Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:SBDC Smart Start
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? \n“SBDC Smart Start” Jan. 20 at the UTRGV CESS Building in Edinburg provides the information and steps necessary for a smart business start. UTRGV SBDC will get participants ready for a one-to-one\, business advisement session for ongoing assistance. \nThis seminar is presented by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support from area resource partners: Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sbdc-smart-start-5/
LOCATION:UTRGV Edinburg CESS Bldg\, 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive\, Edinburg\, TX\, 78542\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:SBDC: Business Branding Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a brand strategy for your existing business?A brand strategy is a long-term plan on what you want your business to “say” about your products and services to new and existing customers. \nThis message\, also known as branding\, helps you engage and communicate with your customers more clearly. The more consistent and aligned your brand message is\, the more likely you are to attract and maintain loyal customers. \nThis webinar shares practical branding strategies for increased sales and discusses the impact a brand has on the value of a business. \nTopics include:\n\nProtecting your brand\nBrand messaging\nBrand alignment\n\nThis webinar session is presented by Jaenie Longoria\, Global Business Consultant with Biz Media Firm. \nThis webinar is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC with promotional support by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, San Benito Chamber of Commerce\, and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online. Deadline applies.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sbdc-business-branding-strategies/
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ORGANIZER;CN="UTRGV Small Business Development Center":MAILTO:sbdc@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:How to do Business With the Federal Government - 2022 New Year Goal
DESCRIPTION:Learn “How to do Business With the Federal Government” in this webinar Jan. 26\, covering the basics to government contracting for small businesses. \nParticipants will receive instruction on how to get started in marketing and selling to federal agencies. Improve your probability of being “found” by federal contracting offices and large Federal Prime Contractors. \nTopics include:\n\nWhat is SAM.GOV\nWhat are the NAICS codes\nWhat is FED Biz Opps\nHow do government agencies buy products and services\nWhat is the Dynamic Small Business Search\nWhich website is used by contracting entities to source contractors\nWhich NAICS codes and how many should you use\nWhat is a good “Capability Statement”\n\nIn addition\, learn about SBA resources and Resource Partner programs to help small businesses start\, grow\, expand and recover. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-federal-government-2022-new-year-goal/
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SUMMARY:How Secure is Your Company's Network?
DESCRIPTION:The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and ArkWare LLC present “How Secure is Your Company’s Network?” at the chamber Jan. 27. \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn about:\n\nComputers\nThe internet\nViruses\nData\nProtection\nThe dark web\n\nDustin Salinas of ArkWare will present this installment of the Cybersecurity for Businesses Series. \nThis workshop is free and open to the community. Regisiter online. \nFor more information\, contact the Brownsville Chamber.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/how-secure-is-your-companys-network/
LOCATION:Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, 1600 University Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Credits\, Deductions and Taxes for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Did you recently start a business or planning to start one?  While starting a business is an exciting venture\, it can be overwhelming and daunting to navigate without proper planning\, understanding and execution. \nUnderstanding your tax obligation is one key to business success. When you start a business\, you need to know about income taxes\, payroll taxes and much more. Knowing how to avoid the top tax mistakes that small businesses make and what you need to know about Schedule C and other small business taxes is imperative for your business. \nThis session presented by U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and will help participants understand credits\, taxes and deductions for your business. \nDiscover and Learn:\n\nFiguring out if your business is subject to the self-employment tax\, income tax or both\nThe different forms of taxable and nontaxable income that come from money\, property or services\nWhat you can and can’t deduct as a business expense\nBusiness tax credits for your business\n\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Credits\, Deductions and Texas for your Business” is the second workshop in a series of 10 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 10-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal\, state and local business resources. \nRegister online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/credits-deductions-and-taxes-for-your-business-2/
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CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veronica Z. Ortega%2C SBA":MAILTO:veronica.ortega@sba.gov
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