The SBA hosts "Business Marketing: Marketing Essentials for Your Business" as part of its free Let's Talk Business Series on March 15. Marketing is a topic many entrepreneurs ponder as they begin shaping their business ideas. Marketing is a solution-driven process that benefits both the customer and the business owner. While advertising is essential, it is only a single component of the entire marketing process. A marketing plan is the…

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The SBA presents "The Employee Policy Handbook" on March 22, addressing the importance of creating an employee handbook and the basic legal issues employers face when hiring. Human resources is a critical component of employee well-being in any business, no matter how small. HR responsibilities include payroll, benefits, hiring, firing, and keeping up to date with state and federal laws. Presenting this session is Texas Workforce Solutions-Cameron. Discover and Learn: The…

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"Money Smart for Small Business-Building Credit" on July 12 discusses what your credit reveals and how to assure you are ready “credit-wise” before you approach a lender for financing. Business owners need to understand how their credit profile works and how that affects them when approaching a lender for financing. Discover and Learn: Credit Reporting and your business Impact of Personal Credit on your business Business Credit Reporting How Lenders…

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Let’s Talk Business Money is the lifeline of any business, and securing financing is a significant factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t know where to begin. "Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion" on July 26 at SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office includes a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders on hand to answer questions and provide information on how to apply…

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Introducing the “Let's Talk Business Series,” a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state and local small business resources.  Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.  Participants may attend one, two, six or all sessions. Session 1 –   Business Startup Basics There is not a one-size-fits-all approach…

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Introducing the “Let's Talk Business Series,” a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state and local small business resources.  Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.  Participants may attend one, two, six or all sessions. Session 2 – Credits, Deductions and Taxes for Your Business Business owners…

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A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business. Business plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. "The…

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The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in large and small quantities — and is required by law to consider buying from small businesses. To expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the governmental marketplace, this April 11 session will provide you with an understanding of the requirements for government contracting and the know-how to obtain…

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Let’s Talk Business The U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort. “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” is the last in a series of 12 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. Money is the lifeline of any business, and securing financing is a significant factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and are unsure where to begin. This June 27…

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SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley presents "Managing Cash Flow" on Feb. 13, emphasizing cash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership. No matter where you are in the development of your business, this session encourages you to answer questions about your business and prepare to meet with your accountant to analyze the flow of cash in and out of your business. During this session, learn: The purpose of…

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