December's Small Business News

Schedule an appointment with our certified business advisors at no cost. Our sessions are confidential and individualized to provide you with the specific resources you need!

Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a joyful New Year. Best wishes from your friends at UHV Small Business Development Center. Our office will be closed December 24 through January 1.

We've got the best webinars to unlock your business potential! #smallbusiness #webinars #entrepreneur #growth

December

• Local SEO 12/12/2023 10 - 11:30 AM? Learn how to leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tactics on your website
• Writing a Winning Business Plan 12/13/2023 10 - 11:30 AM? The essential elements for preparing a plan for business success
• A Year In Review - Metrics That Matter 12/13/2023 11 AM - Noon Make sure you're set up for success in 2024
• SBDC Smart Start en Espanol 12/13/2023 2 - 3 pm ?Está interesado en iniciar su propio negocio?
• Set yourself up for Small Business/Freelance Success in 2024 12/14/2023 10-11 AM Actionable tactics to enable you to smoothly launch and/or build your freelance/solo businesses.
• IRS Employee Retention Credit Program 12/14/2023 1-2 PM Latest information on the ERC Program, the Moratorium and Options for Withdrawing or Correcting Previously Filed Claims.

January

• Bookkeeping made EASY 1/9/2024 10 - 11 AM
• Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing 1/10/2024 11 am - Noon
• Small Business Legal 101 1/12/2024 1-2 PM
• Credit Personal and Business 1/16/2024 11 AM - 1 PM
• Design Thinking For Entrepreneurs 1/17/2024 11 am - Noon
• Unlock Success: Key Marketing Tips for B2B Businesses 1/18/2024 10 - 11 AM
• Setting Up Your Marketing for 2024 1/24/2024 10:30-Noon
• Establish a Professional Domain, Website and Email 1/24/2024 11 am - Noon
• TABC - Random AUDITS 1/30/2024 10-11 AM
• How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store 1/30/2024 1-2 pm

For decades, small business is the unsung hero of the US economy, 27 million non-employer firms operate in the US today, or 82% of the entire small business community. It should also be noted that nearly 50% of the workforce is employed by a small business.?And while accounting for such a large population of businesses, 0- 499 employees, we know that the economic power of the small business community is unmatched. As we head into the holiday season, UHV SBDC hopes that you will celebrate the vibrancy of the small business community, and #shopsmall year round.

UHV Library is a Great Resource

In developing your business, the UHV Library may have something to offer regardless of your level of experience and which steps you’ve already taken. The UHV Library has an?open wifi network and database access for area residents from inside the UHV library for market research and more. Regardless of the industry you’re involved in, UHV Library's Makerspace provides specialized equipment and technology for a fee. For any business, having insight into the region where your business operates determines your success. The opportunity to study local markets and populations is incredibly valuable. UHV Library and their staff recognize this fact and will help with the reference services available.

Please note:?

• A UHV library card is required to use library equipment and may be obtained at the UHV library by area residents with a valid state ID. See Services for Area Residents?for more information.
• Access to UHV library databases and electronic resources is available to area residents only inside the UHV library.?
• The UHV library provides computers to all for research use.

You still have time to Go Texan this holiday season!

Whether you’re looking for the perfect Texas gift or even a treat for yourself,?GO TEXAN?gives you access to the best products Texas makers have to offer!

Jaguar Events

Jaguar Super Saturday January 6 9 am -1 pm

Got a UHV acceptance letter? You can come and enroll for Spring 2024 Semester classes. Fantastic opportunity for prospective students to explore various course offerings and?seek answers to any questions they may have.

Jaguar Days March 2 8 am - 2 pm

Experience what it's like to be a Jaguar at Jaguar Day - an open-house event where you can explore our campus, engage with faculty, and learn about student life on campus.