Small Business News and Notes
UHV Small Business Development Center

Small Business News and Notes

Build Your Business

Schedule an appointment with our certified business advisors at no cost. Your sessions are no-cost, confidential and individualized to provide you with the specific resources you need! https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/signup?centerid=19

Find your SBDC at www.americassbdc.org There is a SBDC near you.

Let's be Social

You can find us on Social Media. We just created a LinkedIn Business Page. https://www.dhirubhai.net/company/uhv-sbdc/ Take a look and let us know your thoughts. Likes and follows are always appreciated. LinkedIn and Facebook channels are where we post content, events and small business news. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UHVictoriaSBDC

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Heat Aware

From Deirdre Pattillo, SPHR, SHRM-CP, TXSW SBDC Network, Center for Government Contracting

Be aware! Stay cool, stay safe. Download this app now:?OSHA-NIOSH’s Heat Safety Tool - available for?iPhone?or?Android. The Texas Department of Insurance Safety@Work Group offers some excellent tips to protect workers from indoor?and outdoor heat hazards:?https://www.tdi.texas.gov/tips/safety/heathazards.htm

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Small Business is a Big Target

Scammers have all the time in the world to think of ways to separate you from your money.

From the BBB https://www.bbb.org/all/business-scams

Scammer Behaviors

Pretending to be someone you trust

Create a sense of urgency, intimidation, and fear

Ask?you?to?pay?in?specific?ways (wire transfers,?cryptocurrency, or gift cards).

Common Scams

  • Business Email Compromise (“BEC”).
  • Phony invoices
  • Customer and Tech Support scams
  • Online listing and Advertising scams
  • Stolen identity
  • Charity pitches
  • Social Engineering, Phishing, and Ransomware scams
  • Overpayment scams
  • Business and Government Impersonation Scams
  • Business Coaching Scams
  • Changing Online Reviews
  • Credit Card Processing and Equipment Leasing Scams
  • Fake Check Scams
  • And More

Anti-Scam Tactics

  • Keep good records
  • Be extra careful with payment procedures. Verify Invoices and Payments
  • Avoid some payment methods when possible (Wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, and gift cards are scammers’ preferred payment methods)
  • Double-check directly with vendors
  • Protect your devices
  • Spread the word, Train Your Employees

Scams and Your Small Business A Guide from the FTC

Learning Opportunities

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eCenter Tip

Webinars are listed on our eCenter page. https://www.uhvsbdc.com Click on the webinar you wish to register for, when the page opens, click on the green sign up button to go to the registration page. Most webinars do not require that you create an eCenter account to register to attend.

Click on the webinar title to register

Webinars from our Partners

June 25 at 11 AM CT SBA How SBA Loans Really Work

July 2 at 11 CT SBA I don’t need a lot. I just need a little: Let’s talk Microloans!

July 16 at 1 PM SBA Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program

July 18 at 1 PM CT IRS Webinar: Understanding Form 2290 - Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax

On Demand Webinars

You can now access UHV SBDC On Demand webinars at https://uhvsbdc.thinkific.com/?(Mac users, please use Firefox or Chrome) Enrollment is at no cost to access the recordings and slide decks.

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UHV Small Business Development Center

uhv.edu/small-business?|?(361) 485-4485

Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Jean Smith at (361) 485-4485.

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