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SUMMARY:What's Behind the Numbers? Financial Basics and Financial Analysis for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Are you managing your business finances effectively? \nLearn how to improve your bottom line by understanding the financial statements with this “What’s Behind the Numbers?” seminar on Aug. 20. Information on the financial position of a business supports decision-making. These numbers also indicate a business’ current and past performance\, and a business owner can use them to determine how move the business forward. \nSession highlights:\n\nLearn about the Financial Statements.\nUnderstand how to manage the financial operations of a business using these documents.\nUse the financial statements for business growth strategies.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/whats-behind-the-numbers-financial-basics-and-financial-analysis-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:UTRGV at Starr County Campus\, 138 N FM 3167\, Rio Grande City\, TX\, 78582\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boosting Customer Satisfaction in Your Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Are your restaurant customers satisfied with your service? \nJoin the UTRGV Small Business Development Center for an insightful seminar on May 21 designed to enhance the customer service experience in restaurants. This session will cover essential tips and best practices to ensure guests leave with a smile and a desire to return. \nSession Highlights:\n\nManaging and understanding customer expectations\nEffective communication\nPersonalized service\nTeam training and motivation\n\nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/boosting-customer-satisfaction-in-your-restaurant/
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:Are you planning to start or grow your business? Do you require funding to kick off your entrepreneurial journey or elevate your business to the next stage? \nJoin the the UTRGV SBDC on Feb. 19 for a “Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options\,” a forum focused on financing options available for small businesses. \nGuest speakers include those from: \n\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nPeopleFund\nLiftFund\nLone Star National Bank\n\nThis in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and hosted by the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/show-me-the-money-small-business-financing-options-2/
LOCATION:UTRGV at Starr County Campus\, 138 N FM 3167\, Rio Grande City\, TX\, 78582\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Branding
DESCRIPTION:Successful branding begins at the start of your business journey. “Small Business Branding” on Nov. 28 teaches attendees how to develop a structure that is unique to their business and recognizable to their customer. \nSession Highlights:\n\nWhat is a brand?\nThe importance of branding?\nThe three branding principles.\nSteps to branding development.\nProtecting and maintaining a successful brand.\n\nThis in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and hosted by the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/small-business-branding-3/
LOCATION:UTRGV at Starr County Campus\, 138 N FM 3167\, Rio Grande City\, TX\, 78582\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art of Marketing
DESCRIPTION:What is marketing? Do you have a marketing plan for your business? \n“Art of Marketing” on May 23 will help new and existing businesses with critical information to create or refresh their marketing goals and objectives. \nSession highlights:\n\nUnderstanding the Seven Steps of the Marketing Process\nIdentifying Your Target Market\nDetermining Your Pricing Strategy\nCreating Customer Awareness\n\nPresented by the UTRGV SBDC. \nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/art-of-marketing/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esperanza Delgado":MAILTO:esperanza.delgado@utrgv.edu
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to launch or expand your business? Do you need funding to get started or to move to the next level? \nJoin the the UTRGV SBDC on March 21 for “Show Me the Money! Small Business Financing Options\,” a forum on financing options for small businesses. \nGuest speakers include:\n\nU.S. Small Business Administration\nPeopleFund\nLiftFund\nLone Star National Bank\n\nThis event also includes a mini-fair and an opportunity to set a one-to-one appointment with the UTRGV Small Business Development Center for no-cost business advisement. \nThis in-person session is presented by the UTRGV SBDC and hosted by the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation\, Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce\, Rio Grande City Public Library\, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, and Starr County Industrial Foundation. \nRegister online. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/show-me-the-money-small-business-financing-options/
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