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Tues. | February 13 | 9 a.m. CST

Receive quick and easy tips for writing your business plan and recommendations from an expert on how to use your plan to obtain financing, focus ideas, identify specific business objectives, and chart and manage growth. Each participant will receive A Step-By-Step Business Plan Guidebook.

Tues. | February 13 & 20 |

12 p.m. CST

Businesses are turning to LinkedIn at a fast rate and are seeing amazing impact. Whether you are a new or experienced user, join us to discover the latest recommendations for utilizing the many tools and features LinkedIn has to offer.

Wed. | February 14 | 10 a.m. CST

Join us as we discuss how to best organize and prepare your business information for the 2023 tax season. Part of the class will focus on how to gather important tax documents, and the second half will focus on how QuickBooks Online can help you keep your tax records organized.

Thur. | February 15 | 9:30 a.m. CST

In this session, you will find out how to quickly and easily file and pay your federal taxes electronically. You’ll discover the benefits of IRS E-File for your individual and business tax returns, as well as options for electronic payments.

Thur. | February 15 | 12 p.m. CST

Join us for this live webinar to learn the ins and outs regarding grants. We'll cover what grants are available to small businesses, as well as how to search, qualify, and apply for them.

Fri.| March 1 | 8:45 a.m. CST

This virtual event will provide

small business owners from all industries a great opportunity

to connect with prime contractors, large businesses, and local, state,

and federal agencies. All meetings

will take place on a customized platform that will match Suppliers based on Buyer requirements and Supplier capabilities.

Our in-person events feature complimentary coffee, water and tea, free covered parking, class materials, and state-of-the-art training rooms.

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The Houston Center SBDC is a business advising and training center of the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network serving 32 counties in Southeast Texas. The SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Houston Center SBDC at (713) 752-8488 to make arrangements.