Seminars and Workshops
Events
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Credits, Deductions and Taxes for your Business
WebinarDid 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. Understanding 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…
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The Importance of a Business Plan
Online TX, United StatesSBA presents “Business Planning: The Importance of a Business Plan” online Feb. 11. This is the third 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. A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business…
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HR Red Flags
Online TX, United StatesDeirdre Pattillo, project manager with the UTSA SBDC COVID Business Recovery Accelerator, provides guidance and answers employer questions on the "HR Red Flags" webinar Feb. 15. This session explores issues of particular concern to employers, covering general information about key trends in HR and red flags for concerns in the area of employment. Employing effective HR management processes promotes improved and sustainable business practices and can lead to increased economic…
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Creating a Brand Style Guide for Your Small Business
Online TX, United StatesLearn how to help your customers recognize your company at every point of contact with the "Creating a Brand Style Guide for Your Small Business" webinar Feb. 15. You have a marketing plan and a brand identity for your small business. Now what? Jaenie Longoria of Global Business Consultant with Biz Media Firm presents a practical webinar to create your own style guide on your website, social platforms, signage, business…
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Maximize Sales: Strategies & Tips
Online TX, United StatesLooking for ways to increase sales? Every business can greatly benefit from a strategic plan in sales and the implementation of a solid sales approach. Identify what drives your sales and maximizes customer growth. "Maximize Sales: Strategies & Tips" on Feb. 22 shares best practices, along with tips and tools, to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively, as well as ways to stay engaged with clients. Webinar highlights: The 7…
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The HR Process
Online TX, United StatesThe HR Process webinar on Feb. 24 covers the appropriate steps to take when planning for human resources in a small business. This includes what each step entails and its importance. The UTRGV SBDC presents this webinar with promotional support from Starr County Industrial Foundation and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce. Register online.
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Federal HUBZone Program + Texas HUB Program Certification
ZoomThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present Federal HUBZone Certification Program + Texas HUB Program Certification on March 17. The federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least at 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. To help provide a level playing field for small businesses located in a HUBZone area the government limits…
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QuickBooks Roundtable
Online TX, United StatesLearn how to get the most out of your QuickBooks software with this no-cost virtual roundtable March 22. Meet with other small business owners to trade tips and get your questions answered. QuickBooks ProAdvisor Mark Martinez will discuss creating custom reports, common set up problems, understanding chart of accounts, bank register, bank reconciliation and flow of transactions. This opportunity will help attendees polish their QuickBooks skills and increase its ease of…
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Hiring Best Practices
Online TX, United StatesHiring is not just about recruiting employees – it is about sowing the seeds of your reputation. If you want your hiring process to be more than simply finding a warm body to fill a spot, you need a clear hiring strategy and focused processes. This session reviews best practices for developing an effective hiring strategy: from creating the job description to developing recruiting skill sets - from the interview…
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8(a) Business Development Program + Procurement Technical Assistance Center Services
ZoomThe Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center present the 8(a) Business Development Certification Program + PTAC Services online workshop on March 24. The federal government uses special programs to help small businesses win at least 23 percent of all federal contracting dollars each year. To help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged…
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Payroll Compliance
Online TX, United StatesAre you planning to hire employees? 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. This workshop sheds light on the compliance requirements of payroll. Webinar Highlights: Steps to meeting general State and Federal requirements Laws and types of payroll taxes business owners must pay Contact information for the different agencies…
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Tax Tips For Your Business
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W University Drive, Edinburg, TX, United StatesJoin the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce April 5 for the "Tax Tips For Your Business" seminar. Accounting experts from CAS CPA LLC will answer questions regarding taxes. Topics discussed will include: 100% Meal Deduction PPP Loan Forgiveness Donation Deduction Expired Tax Cuts & Jobs Acts Provisions Employer Retention Tax Credit Optimizing Business Tax Deductions For more information on this event, call 956-383-4974. RSVP online.