Did you know there is a resource in our area which assists small businesses and those considering opening their own business? The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Council is part of a nationwide small business program serving the small business community and federal, state and local governments. The center offers counseling, training and technical assistance to existing and start-up businesses in an 11-county area.
The center in located at 3402 N. Ben Wilson Street in Victoria. To make an appointment for business services or register for a workshop, call the center at 877-895-7232 or email at sbdc@uhv.edu .
Several free seminars are planned for the next month, including the following:
1/22/2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SBA & Certifying Your Business SBA staff will provide seminar on the contracting certifications available to small businesses through SBA’s 8(a) BD, Hubzone, WOSB, and Veteran Owned Business certifications.
1/24/2013 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. SBA – Federal Taxes for Small Businesses & Home-Based Tax Breaks Information for start-ups and existing small businesses about federal taxes for small businesses and home-based tax breaks.
2/6/2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Starting Your Own Business Are you thinking about starting a business of your own? Congratulations! It’s a huge step, and you’ll need to be prepared. That’s where UHV SBDC comes in: Learn the aspects of starting a business, plus get the answers and information you need to startup your business.
2/15/2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. What’s Your Sign? When we need a product or service, our initial mental response is an image. What does your business signage say about your business? Are you attracting the right customers? Join us for this workshop to learn the value of good signage and best practices to increase your business’ awareness.
2/20/2013 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Building Communities through Small Business Development and Affordable Housing Sponsored by the Federal Reserve and UHV Small Business Development Center. Includes luncheon. UHV MultiPurpose Room 3007 N. Ben Wilson St. Victoria.
If you have questions that you would like the presenters to address, they can be sent in advance to sbdc@uhv.edu with the workshop name on the subject line.
Seminars may be cancelled if minimum number of registrants is not met. Jean Smith of UHV-SBDC says that if there is enough interest, the council can arrange to have seminars offered in the Port O’Connor area.
