The UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serves the West-Central and South Texas area. We provide business training, counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring to Veterans, Reservist,
National Guard, and active duty personnel.
BOOTS TO BUSINESS
September 22-23: Boots to Business at Ft. Sam Houston; Online based in San Antonio, TX
BOOTS TO BUSINESS REBOOT
September 16-17: Boots to Business Reboot; Online based in Houston, TX
Are you looking for additional assistance to make sure your veteran business is procurement-ready and prepared to compete in the federal marketplace?
Are you ready to take on some online courses that will expand your entrepreneurial knowledge? Here are this month's picks from the SBA's Learning Center to guide you in planning, launching, managing, and growing your business.
Do you want to learn about the benefits and qualifications of becoming a veteran-owned business? This articles serves as a solid guide on how to register as one, what are some benefits of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and grants and loans.
The Ultimate Small Business Cheat Sheet for Veterans
Strength, discipline, integrity and some serious cutting-edge skills. These are just a few of the thousand-or-so qualities that make so many veterans perfect for running their own small business. But you probably already know that, right? And...
Did you know these successful companies were founded by Veterans?
9 incredibly successful companies founded by military...
People like FedEx CEO Fred Smith or Walmart founder Sam Walton have become household names for their business success. Less known is their service prior to founding major companies. After World War II, nearly 50% of veterans went through the entre...
Have you heard about the SBA Business Guide? If not, here are some reasons why you should take a few minutes and check it out – Learn about Marketing and Sales, how to keep your Finances in order, and more. Don’t forget the SBA can provide you with valuable information to help your business succeed. This month’s picks are:
Marketing and sales
Make a marketing plan to persuade consumers to buy your products or services, then decide how you'll accept payment when it's time to make a sale.
Accounting for revenue and expenses can help keep your business running smoothly. Make sure you maintain proper bookkeeping and have a basic knowledge of business finances.
To comply with social distancing standards, per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, UTRGV VBOC is offering remote business advisement that is free of charge and confidential to new and existing veteran business owners. Our hours of operation remain the same from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Please register to our eCenter to receive assistance from our business advisors. You can also email your request for an appointment to [email protected] or simply give us a call at 956-665-8931
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