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For proposed, startup and
existing business owners!
An all-day workshop that sets you up for success. Know your numbers and p
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For more photos of our last Financial Workhshop at HCC Spring Branch in the Commons.
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Understanding Cash Needs -
Understanding how much money you need; Negotiating to save money - a framework; Collecting money and making a profit; and Forcasting for success.
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Loans - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:
Understand how much you should borrow; What loan type is best for you; Loan sharks, and How to avoid predatory lenders.
 Are You Doing a Good Job? -
The basics for measuring your hard work; Importance of understanding your financials; Building a real asset; and Connections.
 Financing Panel -
Relationships for success. Representatives from Houston's financial entrepreneurial eco-system including the SBA, LiftFund, Wallis State Bank and Amegy Bank.
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Featured Speakers and Workshop Content Developers
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David Regenbaum Rebecca Schultz
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Featured Resource Partners
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Small Business Administration (SBA): Looking for funding for the new growth avenues that you'll pursue in your marketing plan? A Houston District SBA representative will be on hand to relay a wealth of opportunities offered through the SBA and strategic partners!
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SCORE
is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
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Fee: $25.00 on line, $30.00 at the door.
This event is offered at this reduced cost to the Houston area, thanks to our Center for Entrepreneurship Partners and Sponsors
FREE to HCC Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni (code: HCCS)
Veterans: FREE for first 10 Veterans one week prior to event., thanks to Capital
Includes Light Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snacks!
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Join us for learning, inspiration, support, connections and small business empowerment!
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Sincerely,
Sandra Louvier
Director
Center for Entrepreneurship
Houston Community College - Northwest
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Home-Based Business Seminar Last Thursday October 25 Was Awesome!
Experienced entrepreneurs, Dr. Mo Tehranni and Dr. Jimmy Adams presented, with Q&A throughout.
Thanks to our Home-Based Business Entrepreneur Panelists: Susan Marriott, BioScience Writers, Lee Garcia, Tea In Texas, Carol Lazard, Your Back Office Solutions and Erik Calderon, FLMC Films.
Thanks also to our Resource Partners; SCORE, SBA, LiftFund and Lone Start Legal Aid.
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About the Center for Entrepreneurship
The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
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HCC Alief Hayes Campus, Room A319
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More Upcoming Opportunities
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Engineering Entrepreneurs - Turning Ideas Into New Products & Services
November 14
HCC Alief Hayes
Room A319
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
This seminar is not just for "engineers". It is about engineering (as a verb - i.e. "developing") the skills of entrepreneurs of all kinds. For entrepreneurs, engineering students, practicing engineers and small business owners pursuing product development. Come join Houston Community College and our partners as we "engineer entrepreneurs" and empower you to turn ideas into new products and services.
John Vasselli, Dean, Center of Excellence in Engineering,
will discuss key elements of a proven engineering product/services "design process" applicable to one-person company entrepreneurs as well as individuals working in large corporations.
Topics:
- Idea Creation
- Market Assessment
- Technology Assessment
- Product Development
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property
- Commercialization Strategies
How to Obtain a Strong Patent - Navigating the U.S. Patenting Process
Intellectual Property Attorney, Usha Menon, shares with you what is required to obtain a U.S. patent. She will also discuss methods you can implement to make sure your patent is strong, how it can be defended if the situation arises, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's pro bono patent program available to qualified inventors.
Pitching Your Ideas - Group Roundtables - John Vasselli leads group pitch exercises with round table facilitators.
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Business Plan Competition at Houston Community College
Proposed, startup and exisiting entrepreneurs can enter HCC's annual Business Plan Competition in the Spring. The free training and mentoring offered February through April in HCC's competition is invaluable to all contestants in refining and completing their business plans within a group of motivated entrepreneurs. The prize money is the icing on the cake for the winners! The competition is also a spring board for all contestants, because they help these entrepreneurs tap into a wealth of resources and connections to Houston's entrepreneurial ecosystem to pursue launch and growth!
If you want to apply to enter HCC's Competition during the January 1 -30 application period, prepare now.
Take the Financial Workshop for Small Business Launch & Growth:
All applicants (proposed, startup & existing) must take this workshop. More dates will be announced soon.
Early Stage Entrepreneurs should also take a quick online class. If you are not yet opened (proposed) or have not not yet achieved six continuous months of net profit (start-up) you should also take this quick online class.
Takes just 24 hours of your time over six weeks in 12 online lessons.
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About the Center for Entrepreneurship
The mission of Houston Community College's Center for Entrepreneurship is to provide education and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our mission fosters economic growth through business and community development.
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