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Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.
The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program. This is a 4-part weekly series starting May 12th that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:
(You will receive the links for each session the evening before the session)Â
Session 1, September 1, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist
Session 2, September 8, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control
Session 3, September 15, 10 am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals
Session 4, September 22, 10 am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?
Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.
KEY TOPICS
The paperwork to start a nonprofit organization in Texas may seem overwhelming but that paperwork is just part of what is required to start a successful nonprofit.
This Workshop will include:
- How to incorporate in the State of TX (a step-by-step process)
- How to complete the application for 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization through the IRS – Form 1023 EZ
- How to STAY incorporated and remain a 501(c) tax exempt organization
You must have the latest version of POWERPOINT, MS WORD, & ADOBE ACROBAT for pdf to follow the hyperlinked instructions.Â
 Most importantly we will also discuss what you are committing to do!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)
I am a nonprofit consultant, helping nonprofits define their missions, start their organizations and grow their businesses. I have almost twenty years of nonprofit experience, as a volunteer, board member, officer and founder. I also have a Masters in Nonprofit Management. I have thirty-eight years of experience in the IT industry, including nineteen years at IBM as a team lead, program manager…
Advanced Business Plan Writing
Why a Business Plan is Important…
Writing and updating a Business Plan helps you organize your thoughts and assumptions about your business and write them down in an organized way.
You SHOULD use this as a checklist on an ongoing basis in managing your business. By documenting assumptions and milestones you can adjust actions to take to better manage your business.
If you want to get a loan or raise money, the Business Plan is REQUIRED by any lender.
A business plan is very specific to each particular business. However, while each business needs a unique plan, the basic elements are the same in all business plans.
If you are currently writing and/or updating your business plan but found it to be a little challenging or not sure what to do next, then this webinar can help you move forward.
By using the provided template, that will be illustrated during the live webinar, this will assist you in making sure that you are thinking about all the things you should be doing while managing your business.
At the completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the importance of a business plan
- Identify the elements of an effective business plan, and..
- Write YOUR successful business plan
We encourage you to prepare any questions that you may have ahead of time for the Instructor to address. This way, they will be able to answer your direct concerns that pertain to your particular business.
Buying or Selling a Business?
Why you should attend this informative Webinar…
For businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19, business owners, buyers and lenders know the initial impact of COVID-19 on the business and better understand how certain businesses can adapt and recover during the pandemic. From a lending perspective, the more months of performance we can review during 2020, the better the chance of obtaining a reasonable business value.
This 3 hour Workshop is designed to educate individuals interested in buying or selling a business. Key topics covered will be:
·         Deciding to buy or sell a business
·         Finding the right fit
·         Planning for the transaction
·         Building a good team
·         Conducting the first meeting
·         Determining the business value
·         Writing the letter of intent
·         Performing due diligence
·         The final contracts
·         Case study using a real example
Essential Steps for Starting a Business (In-Person/Webinar) Plano Library
An introductory Workshop that is designed for the entrepreneur and small business owner to learn what’s really needed of them to start and run a successful business.
However, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind before starting your own business.
We’ll introduce you to key business considerations, like the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, different business options to pursue, the components of business ownership, legal & financial considerations, and business plan basics.
Discussions will include:
- the need for personal skills
- products/services
- legality
- financing & planning
- learn how committed you need to be to make the business successful
Financials for Non Financial Managers- A Veritex Sponsored Event
Come learn the terminology and put into practice what you learn. We’ll spend time working with the Income Statement and show you what it means and how it relates to the Balance Sheet. We’ll spend considerable time looking at the Cashflow statement and making sure you can create one for your future use.
A Veritex Representative, Erika Hersh, will give you a banker’s point of view and offer advise that every small business owner should know when it comes to understanding financials for your business.
Erika Hersh joined the Veritex Community Bank team in 2020. She is an SBA Lender and responsible for assisting businesses with loans up to $5MM. Prior to Veritex, Erika was the Regional Lending Manager for PeopleFund, a Community Development Financial Institution. She has extensive experience in SBA Lending, Small Business Consulting, & Business Education. Erika has been honored by Fort Worth Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth for the past 3 years.  She is Chair of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce Power of Heels Division. Erika has a passion for helping business owners reach their full potential. Outside of the office, she enjoys volunteering her time as a counselor and spending time with family.
Funding Your Non Profit Organization
This Workshop is where you can learn how to research the various funding options that are available for your non profit organization. In addition, you’ll learn about the Fundraising laws, how to market on social platforms, and so much more! We can give some basic guidance in order to help you make your fundraising journey a success!
We will cover the following funding options:
- Funding Your Non profit
- Monetary Donations
- In-Kind Donations
- Service Fees
- Unrelated Income
- Grants & Grant Writing
IRS Small Business Tax Workshop
Do you know your tax responsibilities as a small business owner?
This workshop is designed as an awareness seminar to inform business owners of their tax obligations. Tax information for each of the small business structures is provided along with a review of independent contractors versus employees, and an introduction to tax forms required from a small business.
Presented by Henry Harris, CPA
of Altland and Harris Financial Group, Inc.