Small Business Academy - Legal Landmines

Join us for a Small Business Workshop Series!
Expand your knowledge and skills to grow your business with our comprehensive six-course workshop series designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies from industry experts.

• Course 1: Leading for Success: Mastering Leadership and Management Principles ;​Designed to provide small business owners and aspiring leaders with valuable insights and practical strategies for effective leadership and management.
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • ​​Date: July 11
• Course 2: HR Topics ; Designed to provide small business owners and managers with essential knowledge and practical strategies for effective human resource management. Participants will gain insights into key HR principles, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to optimize their human capital, create a positive work environment, and navigate common HR challenges faced by small businesses. ​
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • Date: August 8
• Course 3: Mastering Your Financial Snapshot: Understanding Balance Sheet ; Designed to provide small business owners with the knowledge and tools to effectively interpret and utilize balance sheets. Participants will learn how to analyze financial statements, understand the components of a balance sheet, and gain insights into their business's financial health. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of key financial ratios and indicators​
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • ​Date: September 12
• Course 4: Unlocking Capital: Exploring Financial Lending Options for Small Business Growth ; Designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and strategies to secure financing for business expansion. Participants will explore various financial lending options available to small businesses, such as traditional bank loans, alternative financing, crowdfunding, and government programs​
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • ​Date: October 10
• Course 5: Navigating Legal Landmines: Essential Legal Considerations for Small Businesses ; Provides small business owners with crucial insights into legal aspects of running a business.​
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • ​Date: November 14
• Course 6: Market Mastery: Strategies for Effective Small Business Marketing ; Designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools to excel in their marketing efforts. Participants will explore key marketing principles, including market research, target audience identification, branding, digital marketing, and customer acquisition. ​
  • Time: 11:30-1:30
  • ​Date: December 12

*Attend all (6)Six Courses & become Small Business Certified by The RGVHCC in partnership with UTRGV SBDC