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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.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/sbdc-smart-start-5/
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: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.\n\n\n	Related
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T185448Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Legal Tips for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Is your small business protected? Join Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in an informal webinar Oct. 27 as they present advanced legal tips to protect and strengthen your existing business. \nAs a responsible business owner\, you need to make certain that all your legal bases are covered and that you are effectively managing your business risk. \nWebinar highlights:\n\nInsurance\nIntellectual Property\nEmployment\nTaxes\nQ&A\n\nWebinar participants who qualify can meet one-to-one with staff or volunteer attorneys from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Appointments will be set after the session. \nThis webinar is presented by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and hosted by the UTRGV Small Business Development Services with promotional support from area resource partners: Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/advanced-legal-tips-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T160000
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CREATED:20210907T182926Z
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SUMMARY:Business Communication
DESCRIPTION:In UTRGV SBDC’s “Business Communication” webinar Sept. 28\, guest speaker Ofelia Brown covers the importance of communication as a management tool to integrate an organization’s people for greater success. \nCommunication is a strategic resource. How do you use this asset to communicate with others in your company or outside of your business? \nWebinar highlights:\n\nCommunication as a management tool.\nWhat is communicating? The mix of communication elements.\nBenefits of managing communication.\nLeaders’ communication style.\nGuidelines for good internal communication.\n\nOfelia Brown is with Brown Business Consulting Group\, LLC. This webinar is hosted by the UTRGV SBDC. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/business-communication/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/communication.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055651
CREATED:20210907T181452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T181755Z
UID:10000620-1632391200-1632398400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Payroll Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The “Payroll Compliance” webinar on Sept. 23 sheds light for business owners on the compliance requirements of payroll. \nAre 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. \nWebinar 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 webinar is presented by a Business & HR advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/payroll-compliance-11/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T110000
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CREATED:20210907T180935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T180935Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Legal Tips for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Are you legally ready to launch your small business? Attend the “Basic Legal Tips for Startups” webinar Sept. 22 to hear about legal factors to consider when launching a business. \nGetting started on the right foot and complying with all the legal requirements involved in starting a business can impact your long-term success. Join Texas RioGrande Legal Aid as they share basic legal tips for your new business. \nWebinar highlights:\n\nBusiness structures\nLicenses and permits\nZoning\nContracts\nCommercial leases\nQ&A\n\nWebinar participants who qualify can meet one-to-one with staff or volunteer attorneys from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Appointments will be set after the session. \nRegister online.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/basic-legal-tips-for-startups/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T150000
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CREATED:20210905T172156Z
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SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurial Equation
DESCRIPTION:The “Entrepreneurial Equation” webinar Sept. 14 helps educate business owners about financial tools and strategies to help make building\, running and preserving a business easier. This includes key financial products to recruit and retain talent in your company. \nWebinar highlights:\n\nCommon Issues\nKey Steps toward Achieving Your Personal and Business Financial Goals\nBuilding Your Business – time management\, and attracting and retaining employees\nCreating Value Outside Your Business – retirement plans for businesses with and without employees\nPreserving Your Business\n• Key person disability insurance\n• Key person life insurance\n• Deferred compensation\n• Buy-sell agreements\n• Disability insurance\n• Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)\n• Estate considerations\n\nAldo Rodriguez\, a financial advisor with Edward Jones\, presents the webinar. \nThe UTRGV SBDC hosts the webinar with promotional support by area resource partners. This includes the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, San Benito Chamber of Commerce\, and Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. \nRegister online.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-entrepreneurial-equation/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055651
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SUMMARY:The HR Process
DESCRIPTION:The HR Process webinar on July 21 covers the appropriate steps to take when planning for human resources in a small business. This includes what each step entails and its importance. \nThe UTRGV SBDC presents this webinar with promotional support from local chambers of commerce. These include Brownsville\, Greater Mission\, RGV Hispanic and San Benito. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/the-hr-process-7/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055651
CREATED:20210414T230702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T230841Z
UID:10000556-1619604000-1619607600@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Payment Card Industry: Data Security Standard Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the UTRGV SBDC for an online discussion April 28 on the cybersecurity requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). PCI-DSS compliance is an essential consideration for any and all businesses that accept credit card payments. \nThese regulations include security management provisions that cover:\n\nPolicies\nNetwork architecture\nSoftware design\nOther critical safety measures\n\nCompliance with these standards can be simple for some businesses and very complex for others. Since this is a standard\, if a business is found to be not in compliance\, they may face penalties and fines. \nTroy Richardson\, Business Development Specialist—UTSA SBDC Center for Government Contracting\, presents this webinar. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/payment-card-industry-data-security-standard-compliance/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T120000
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CREATED:20210414T212140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T212140Z
UID:10000572-1618999200-1619006400@valleybusinessreport.com
SUMMARY:Payroll Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The “Payroll Compliance” webinar on April 21 sheds light for business owners on the compliance requirements of payroll. \nAre 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. \nWebinar 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 webinar is presented by a Business & HR Advisor with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center SBDC. \nRegister online.\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/payroll-compliance-10/
LOCATION:Online\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars and Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valleybusinessreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/payroll.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza P. Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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