Tag Archives: UTRGV SBDC

Maximize Sales: Strategies and Tips

Are you looking for ways to increase sales? Every business can benefit greatly from a strategic plan and the implementation of a strong sales approach. Identify what drives your sales and maximizes customer growth. The “Maximize Sales: Strategies and Tips” online workshop on June 28 shares best practices, along with tips and tools to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively and for staying engaged with customers. Learn about the following: Overview…

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Small Business Emergency Preparedness

Join UTRGV SBDC online as it hosts “Small Business Emergency Preparedness” May 25. The session provides information and valuable resources to help plan and protect businesses for emergency situations. From workplace disruptions to natural and man-made disasters, as a small business owner, you should be ready for anything. Unexpected events can quickly interrupt your business putting you and your employees at risk. If you are not prepared, your business could…

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Business Communication

Business Communication

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. Communication is a strategic resource. How do you use this asset to communicate with others in your company or outside of your business? Webinar highlights: Communication as a management tool. What is communicating? The mix of communication elements. Benefits of managing communication.…

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The Entrepreneurial Equation

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. Webinar highlights: Common Issues Key Steps toward Achieving Your Personal and Business Financial Goals Building Your Business – time management, and attracting and retaining employees Creating Value Outside Your Business – retirement…

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The Data Behind Social Media

Social Media

“The Data Behind Social Media” webinar on June 22 informs small business owners how to effectively use social media analytics to attract a target audience and build a winning marketing campaign. Optimizing an online presence will help entice, retain and enthuse customers as well as generate revenue for the company. Learn how social media analytics can benefit any small business. Workshop Highlights: Understand how to use social media analytics. Grow…

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E-Commerce Roadmap: Getting Your Business Online

E-commerce

What tools do you need to get your business online? Are you interested in launching an online business? Do you want to grow your existing business through online sales? “E-Commerce Roadmap: Getting Your Business Online” June 15 is assists any small business owner who is searching for the proper tools in electronic commerce. Topics include:  Overview of electronic commerce  Technical requirements to launching an e-commerce strategy or business  Review of e-commerce…

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UTRGV SBDC Offers Multiple Services

Marie Chang, owner of the BARA Exotic Food restaurant, discusses ways to improve her business with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center staff. (photo David Pike, UTRGV)

The Small Business Administration estimates about 627,000 new businesses open every year. It might be a hobby to earn extra income, or a long-standing idea you finally want to act on. Whatever the motivation, there are resources available for people who want to launch a business in 2019. One of the organizations aspiring business owners can turn to is the Small Business Development Center housed at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Center…

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Mesquite Delivers Flavor

Victoria Cappadona harvests mesquite beans from South Texas ranches to make Cappadona Ranch products. (Courtesy)

Looking out over drought-parched ranchlands in 2012, Victoria Cappadona noticed one native type of vegetation holding forth, keeping its green amidst the dryness. It was the mesquite, the indestructible and ubiquitous South Texas tree with its golden string of bean pods hanging down like ribbons. Cappadona, a McAllen native now living in the Linn-San Manuel ranch country of northern Hidalgo County, remarked to her father-in-law about the tenacity of the…

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Are Your High-Tech Ideas Eligible for Funding?

seed money

The UTRGV SBDC invites high-tech, innovative companies interested in seed funds for research and development to attend a workshop March 27-28. The government’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are the focus. The two collectively offer more than $2.6 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually. Expert speakers for the sessions include Michael Kurek from BBBetc and Bijo Mathew from the UTSA SBDC Technology…

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