Rural Business Program

Business Start-Up Essentials Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

9:00am-11:00am UTSA Downtown 501 W. Durango, Room 2.316 Fee: $30.00

At this dynamic breakfast you will have an opportunity to give an elevator introduction of your company to an audience of 100+ contractors/vendors/suppliers/and procurement specialist during this two hour networking session. A procurement officer/manager from government agencies are invited monthly as guest speakers to discuss, how to work with their organization, and to announce their latest procurement opportunities. This month's speaker: Gabriela Canales, Supplier Diversity Program, University Health System Breakfast Sponsor: Edwards Aquifer.

Pico De Gallo Restaurant

111 S. Leona, San Antonio, TX 78207-4417

Free Event - Advance Registration Required

Click here to register

 

The internet is an integral part of doing business today.  What are you doing to get our business on the internet?  This work shop will discuss internet-based businesses, the different components needed for a successful website, and marketing your site.
5:00pm-8:00pm United SA Federal Credit Union, 5500 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78249
Fee: $40.00

Want to start or grow an existing business?  Get a PLAN.  Our experienced business advisors will teach you the components of a business plan and provide a written example and outline for you to follow. Start up cost and projections to help prepare you for your loan application will be discussed.  Other benefits of a business plan:  It will assist you in developing strategies, along with your marketing and sales plans.  It will also guide you to your goal while providing you options when the unexpected happens.  By the end of the session, you will be able to come up with a mission statement and strategy that works for you and your business!
6:00pm-9:00pm UTSA Downtown 501 W Durango, Room 2.316
Fee: $40.00

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business?  How about what it takes to operate one?  Come to this seminar and have your questions answered!  Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs.  If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.
6:00pm-8:00pm UTSA Downtown, 501 W. Durango, Room 2.316
Fee: $30.00

 

Ensure that you get a profit from government work. Learn how to determine G&A and overhead costs, and how to follow government approved accounting procedures.

Location: UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 W. Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207, Durango Bldg., Rm. 2.316.

Click here to register

Want to start or grow an existing business?  Get a PLAN.  Our experienced business advisors will teach you the components of a business plan and provide a written example and outline for you to follow. Start up cost and projections to help prepare you for your loan application will be discussed.  Other benefits of a business plan:  It will assist you in developing strategies, along with your marketing and sales plans.  It will also guide you to your goal while providing you options when the unexpected happens.  By the end of the session, you will be able to come up with a mission statement and strategy that works for you and your business!
9:00am-12:00pm UTSA Downtown 501 W Durango, Room 2.316
Fee: $40.00

This workshop provides further detail on market research and the financial portion of the business plan. This session covers researching and analyzing the target market, developing financial projections and the loan process. 
4:00pm-7:00pm UTSA Downtown, 501 W. Durango, Room 1.402
Fee: $40.00

This session is a combination of the Business Start-up Essentials, Business Plan Basics and Financial Planning sessions.  Topics include: Starting Your Small Business, Business Legal Structure and Name, Tax Responsibilities, Federal, City, and County Resources & Requirements, Business Plan Basics, Feasibility Process, Business Plan Structure, and Financial Analysis.  Take this course and save some hours and money!
9:00am- 4:00pm UTSA Downtown, 501 W. Durango, San Antonio, TX  78207
Fee:  $100.00 Breakfast and Lunch included!

This seminar is for veterans who are interested in starting their own business. The many services of the Veterans Assistance Services Program (VASP) will be discussed. The basics of owning your business will be discuss including the feasibility of your idea, determining the right legal structure for your small business and exploring the initial paperwork involved with starting a new business. The instructor will guide you through certification process and show how to navigate through the websites.

Location: UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 W. Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207, Durango Bldg., Rm. 2.316.

Click here to register