{"id":2854,"date":"2022-05-10T03:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T03:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2022-05-10T03:15:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T03:15:44","slug":"sba-san-antonio-district-office-education-calendar-may-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysetaside.com\/news-and-events\/sba-san-antonio-district-office-education-calendar-may-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA San Antonio District Office Education Calendar | May 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\nMay is a perfect month to get started as it happens to be World Trade Month, which celebrates companies that sell goods and services around the world, and highlights expanded opportunities trade can bring to companies of all shapes and sizes. This celebration\n began more than 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the third week in May to be National Foreign Trade Week in an effort to emphasize the importance of regaining foreign markets to rebuild the American economy during the Great Depression.\n Following World War II, it was renamed World Trade Week, and since then, the celebration has grown from a single week to include the whole month of May.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nSBA HUBZone Program<\/h3>\n

\nMay 19 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | CST | Webinar      Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nWe\u2019ll provide information about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone program. The U.S. government has a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. This presentation will discuss why the\n U.S. government encourages small businesses to locate in and hire employees from economically disadvantaged areas, plus the benefits of certifying your business.<\/p>\n

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\nStraight Talk <\/strong><\/h3>\n

\n3rd Wednesday of each month | 1:00pm to 1:30pm | CST | Audio<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nThe Office of Business Development is hosting its open hour \u201cStraight Talk!\u201d on the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program.  Whether you\u2019re thinking about applying to the 8(a) BD Program or having been certified into the program or just have general questions\n about the 8(a) BD program, please join us. Below is the logistics on our \u201cStraight Talk\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\nPhone : +1 202-765-1264, Conference ID: 217121169#<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nTo find more information on your local Women Business Center and their classes, follow this link Women’s\n Business Centers (sba.gov)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nMarketing your business for success!<\/h3>\n

\nMay 12 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CST | Webinar     Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nJoin Dr. Shay as she discusses the numerous marketing opportunities that are available for your business! Are you on FB as well as Instagram? What other places can you market your business? What\u2019s stopping you? Register and see what other avenues are out there!<\/p>\n

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\nMoney & Mental Health<\/h3>\n

\nMay 13 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CST | Webinar     Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nThis virtual event is suited for both existing business owners & aspiring entrepreneurs seeking strategies to overcome the adverse cycle of money and mental health obstacles. Please register in Eventbrite in order to receive a link to complete your registration\n and obtain the details for joining the session on Zoom.<\/p>\n

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\nGrant Writing 101<\/h3>\n

\nMay 19 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | CST | Webinar         Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nEver wonder why your proposals or grant applications are not selected? Have you attended a debriefing before? Join Dr. Robinson as she discusses how to properly write and align an award winning grant\/proposal. Get your questions answered and network while you\n attend, join in for this business growth opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nTo find more information on your local SCORE chapter and their classes, follow this link\n\nsba.gov\/score.<\/a><\/p>\n

\nLending for New Small Businesses<\/h3>\n

\nMay 12 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | CST | In Person    \nRegister Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nNot all lenders provide the same services. You will want to narrow your search to those that offer the type of financing you are looking for and will be likely to approve your loan application based upon you and your business creditworthiness.<\/p>\n

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\nSimplifying QuickBooks<\/h3>\n

\nMay 17 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | CST | Webinar    Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nThe SCORE team will present QuickBooks as a tool for storing transaction data for your business and generating your financial reports. In this introduction, we discuss the different versions of QuickBooks, look at the user interface, and prepare you for free,\n one-on-one sessions with a SCORE mentor get your company set up in QuickBooks. <\/p>\n

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\nE-Mail Marketing Essentials for Your Business<\/h3>\n

\nMay 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | CST | Webinar       Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nIf you feel your E-Mail efforts don’t yet pay off, this workshop is for you!
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\n\u2022 The 5 C\u2019s of E-Mail Marketing Basics
\n\u2022 How to create a content calendar with a complimentary digital version sent to all students
\n\u2022 How to pick the E-Mail platform right for your business
\n\u2022 Anatomy of E-Mail design
\n\u2022 Subject Lines
\n\u2022 Best times and days to send E-Mails
\n\u2022 Why List Segmentation is important (case study provided)
\n\u2022 Basic Automations
\n\u2022 How to create E-Mail graphics using Canva
\n\u2022 How to set up Google analytic tracking links
\n\u2022 A\/B Testing Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nTo find more information on your local Small Business Development Center and their classes, follow this link\n\nsba.gov\/sbdc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nStart Smart<\/h3>\n

\nMay 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | CST | Webinar    Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nAre you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Attend this webinar and have all your questions answered! The SBDC business advisors will present the basics of starting a new business and help answer your start-up questions. If you are considering opening\n a small business, you want to START SMART! Topics discussed in this workshop include: evaluating your business idea, business legal structure and name, local, state and federal resources & requirements and business start-up costs.<\/p>\n

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\nSupplier Vendor Networking Breakfast<\/h3>\n

\nMay 11 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | CST | In Person   Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nThe staff of the SBDC Center for Government Contracting invites you to join us for our in-person May Supplier Vendor Networking Breakfast of 2022. This dynamic networking event provides opportunities for small business owners to highlight their product\/services\n to contractors, suppliers, and vendors. Small Business Procurement advocates from government agencies, prime contractors and key service providers are invited regularly as guest speakers to provide valuable insights on how to do business with their agency,\n announce contracting opportunity updates and issue important updates. Please bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!<\/p>\n

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\nFrom Military Service To Business Owner For Veterans<\/h3>\n

\nMay 11 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CST | Webinar   Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n
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\nThe skills and qualities instilled by military service are useful assets in starting and owning a business. Separating from the military also presents unique professional and personal challenges. In this workshop, we will discuss how to bring our skills to\n bear on the challenges of starting and running a business. We will also discuss challenges unique to veterans in their sometimes difficult transition to the civilian and business world. This workshop is conducted by the business owner and veteran, Doug Mansfield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\nHiring and Retention: 2022 Strategies for Small Business<\/h3>\n

\nMay 19 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | CST | Webinar      Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nMay 20th is International Human Resources Day, are you up to date on your HR strategies?
\nIn this session, participants will learn how to use new hiring tools and strategies to find the right candidates for your business and keep them motivated and engaged.
\n\u00b7 Learn how to build effective job ads
\n\u00b7 Learn how to use social media to promote your ads
\n\u00b7 Learn how to find the right candidates for your business
\n\u00b7 Learn strategies for interviewing and screening<\/p>\n

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\nFall Prevention \/ Protection Training<\/h3>\n

\nMay 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM | CST | Webinar  Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nJoin the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a 2.5 hour virtual training which we will provide a brief overview of whistleblower laws, and OSHA\u2019s Complaint Policies and Procedures.<\/p>\n

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\nBusiness Plan Overview <\/h3>\n

\nMay 26 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | CST | Webinar  Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nWhether you need a business plan to map out your plan for your business or are writing a plan because you want to expand, this is the class for you. Topics discussed in this workshop include: business plan basics, feasibility process, business plan structure,\n and more.<\/p>\n

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\nHiring Best Practices<\/h3>\n

\nMay 31 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | CST | Webinar     Register\n Now<\/a> <\/h3>\n

\nHiring is not just about recruiting employees \u2013 it is about sowing the seeds of your reputation. Especially during these challenging times, if you want your hiring process to be more than simply finding a warm body to fill a spot, you need a clear hiring strategy\n and focused processes. This session reviews best practices for developing an effective hiring strategy: from creating the job description to developing recruiting skill sets – from the interview through the onboarding process. In this session, business owners\n and managers will be led through a series of questions to help them meet compliance standards while customizing practices to suit their culture. We will also consider best practices for virtual\/remote hiring issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nBoots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP).  Active Duty Service members (including\n National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe \u201cIntroduction to Entrepreneurship\u201d course is the foundational piece of Boots to Business (B2B). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to\n develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. <\/p>\n

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\nAfter completing the \u201cIntroduction to Entrepreneurship\u201d course, participants can elect to further their study through one of many B2B online courses, delivered through partnerships with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse\n University and Mississippi State University (MSU). Online Follow-on courses are offered at no cost to Service members, Veterans and military spouses.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nSmall Business Resource Guide <\/h2>\n

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\nYou’ll find information on counseling, training, capital, contracting, disaster assistance, business advocacy, local directories and more. <\/p>\n

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\n** On the cover is Local Success Story Jae Kim who launched Chi’Lantro in Austin and has expanded thanks to expert SBA-powered business guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nClick on the photo to view our digital resource guide!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\"star\"\n