We Asked and You Answered!
Thank You for Helping Us Celebrate SBDC Day
This past Wednesday, March 17, we celebrated the 5th annual SBDC Day. In previous newsletters we asked for your support in telling us why you love your UTSA SBDC.

Thank you to all who answered and helped over 1,000 centers across the country unify to proclaim proudly "SBDCs Build Communities!"

We are grateful daily for the opportunity to serve you.
OUT AND ABOUT
This week's round-up of our staff and advisors
serving their community by going above and beyond.

  • UTSA SBDC Assistant Director Ruben Lopez presented at a recent Web Spinners Adobe Users Group
  • Covid-19 Business Advisor Amir Lang was featured on the podcast "Emerging Texas Strong" with host Linsey Lindberg and spoke about tips and advice for business owners starting to reopen.
  • Senior Business Advisor Sam Morgan and Army veteran continues to lead fellow service members and veterans through the SBA's Boots to Business workshops. Sam instructs on business plans and other start-up essentials.
  • UTSA SBDC Director Richard Sifuentes spoke in a KSAT 12 NEWS interview about Bexar County small business owners making up for lost time now that Governor Abbott lifted all pandemic restrictions.
SAVE THE DATE
UTSA Giving Day
April 6 & 7, 2021, will be UTSA's first giving day. For 1,969 minutes—or 32 hours, 49 minutes—we will collectively focus on “building the nest” through fundraising and engagement. 

UTSA Giving Day is an online event that celebrates the university by encouraging all members of the UTSA community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends - to support areas of campus that are important to them, hopefully financially, but also through sharing the event on social media/via email/text. 

Stay tuned for more information on how to donate/support soon!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
March 22-26
Trademark Law Fundamentals (Zoom platform)
Wednesday, March 24
Considering a trademark for your business? This one-hour webinar will provide the fundamentals to trademark law and what you need to think about when creating and using names, logos and taglines in your business. 

Wednesday, March 24
In this follow-up webinar to "Creating Virtual Internships" we will identify best practices for supporting your student interns virtually, as well as brainstorm ideas to effectively manage projects and evaluate student and program performance. 

Wednesday, March 24
Ever heard the phrase: Your digital reputation precedes you? You should! 7 out of 10 customers turn to the internet before they do business. What does your online footprint say about you? Join Jason Meza, Regional Director at the Better Business Bureau and the UTSA SBDC for this eye-opening webinar.

Start Smart (Zoom platform)
Thursday, March 25
If you're thinking of starting your own business and haven't attended this essential webinar yet, then don't hesitate to register today. This webinar covers everything you need to know in order to succeed.

Join Fernando Almendariz of Almendariz Insurance for this informative look into commercial insurance and how it relates to the small business owner. By identifying one’s exposure, one can safeguard against mishaps. 
Unless otherwise noted all webinars will take place via WebEx. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registered participants will be emailed the WebEx information the morning the webinar takes place. Questions? Email us at sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu

*ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AT NO-COST UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
Our business advisors are here to assist you! While our physical location at the UTSA Downtown Campus remains closed, we are offering our services virtually and holding regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are seeking guidance for your potential or existing small business make an appointment with an advisor today!

If you are not able to access our services online, feel free to call us at (210) 458-2460. In the meantime, be sure to register for our upcoming no-cost webinars.
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BUILDING THE TEXAS ECONOMY ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME
Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact UTSA SBDC Training Team: 210-458-2460.