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The UTRGV SBDC hopes you've had a triumphant summer despite numerous challenges.
With the holiday season around the corner, it's critical for business owners to stay the course and focus their energies on tweaking or implementing smart, sales strategies and maintaining or exceeding customer satisfaction. To help you stay on target, the center invites you to take advantage of upcoming webinars and online modules and business advising services.
To register for a training, visit eCenter Direct, or simply click on the webinar links below. If you're unable to get online to access eCenter Direct, please call our office at 956.665.7535 for further assistance.
The UTRGV SBDC is also here to provide one-to-one assistance, as you plan and implement operational and growth strategies in your business. Confidential, business advisement is available virtually, by appointment, and at no cost. Call your advisor today for a follow-on appointment. If you are new to the SBDC, visit eCenter Direct to register and set up your first appointment.
Stay connected and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information and resources for your small business!
Warmest regards,
"Celebrating over 30 years of service!"
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Save the date! Join the U.S. SBA from September 13 through 15, as it hosts the "National Small Business Week Virtual Summit". The free, online event features educational webinars, resource updates, and networking opportunities for small business owners. Click on white button to register.
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is launching a Restaurant Recovery Initiative to assist Texas restaurants through a series of training videos. Click on blue button for more information.
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PS: Plan, prepare, and prevail! Click on the grey button for resources and tools to start or refresh your business continuity plan.
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UTRGV SBDC Webinars & Online Modules |
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Online Module for Startups & Preventures |
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If you cannot attend a live "SBDC Smart Start" webinar for startups and pre-venture clients, the UTRGV SBDC offers an online version.
This online module, available in English and Spanish, is self-paced and highly recommended before meeting with a business advisor and becoming a client of the center!
*RSVP required. To access this training, owners can email SBDC@utrgv.edu or call 956.665.7535.
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Online Modules for Existing Businesses |
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For those in business, or even new to business, the UTRGV SBDC offers additional, online training modules that can be accessed from anywhere and at any time, 24/7/365. All sessions are at no cost and self-paced!
The following are some of the topics included in the portal:
- Buying a Business
- Finding and Attracting Investors
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Introduction to Pricing
- Legal Requirements for Small Business
- Marketing 101: A Guide to Winning Customers
- Sales: A Guide for the Small Business Owner
- Selling Your Business
- Small Business Employee Recruitment and Retention
- Social Media Marketing
- Understanding Your Customer
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Online Module on Business Financial Literacy |
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Business financial literacy can help you to make better decisions, negotiate more effectively, and positively impact your organization!
The "SBDC Business Financial Literacy Workshop" is a six-segment, online module that is self-paced and highly recommended for any business owner interested in financial management.
*RSVP required. To access this training, owners can email SBDC@utrgv.edu or call 956.665.7535.
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Partner Webinars & Services |
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South West Texas Border SBDC Network |
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The South West Texas Border SBDC Network has 10 field offices (including the UTRGV SBDC) that service a 79-county region.
Check out additional training events by our Network sister centers:
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UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) |
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The UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides technical services through training and one-to-one counseling to persons interested in obtaining contracts with local, state, and federal governmental entities.
The UTRGV PTAC also helps businesses obtain state and federal certifications and understand the contracting process.
For more information on center services, visit UTRGV PTAC.
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UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) |
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The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) helps create, retain, and develop Veteran-owned businesses across Texas by coupling Veterans with local, SBA-sponsored technical and managerial assistance.
For more information on center services, visit UTRGV VBOC.
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US Small Business Administration (SBA) |
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Did you know that SBA offers a variety of online courses to help you start and run your business?
Visit the SBA Learning Center for a list of courses to help you along your entrepreneurial journey.
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Small Business Recovery Tools |
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The links below contain information and resources to help you reopen and recover.
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The links below contain information and resources to help you manage the impact of disasters, such as COVID-19.
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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance, by calling the UTRGV SBDC at (956) 665-7535. Assistance for the hearing impaired can be attained by calling the TDD line at 1-866-410-5787 or 1-866-327-8877.
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV SBDC is a center of the Office of Community Engagement & Economic Development (CEED), under the UTRGV Division of Governmental & Community Relations. CEED aims to address issues that impact the long-term welfare of the community through private/public partnership efforts.
In addition to assistance in business development and growth offered by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center, UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center, and the UTRGV Procurement Technical Assistance Center, CEED also offers assistance in: training and technical assistance to non-profits; data, research, impact analysis, and maps for private/public entities; and business incubation. For more information on any of these services, please call 956.665.3361, email vpgcr@utrgv.edu.
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CESS Bldg. | 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr. | Suite 1.200 | Edinburg, Texas 78539 Resaca Village | 1601 E. Price Rd. | Suite E, Rm. 116 | Brownsville, Texas 78520
956.665.7535 | sbdc@utrgv.edu
~ BUILDING THE TEXAS ECONOMY ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME ~
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