Do you want to start a business?

Do you have an idea for your own business but don’t know where to start?  Are there questions you can’t seem to find the answers to for your start-up business? 

The SHSU SBDC team will help you discover the answers.  Our staff will assist you in finding your way down the roadway to owning a business.  Some of the services we provide to help you get started:

Before you Start-

Owning, operating and growing a successful business is challenging.  A new business is complex and a demanding endeavor which requires a variety of skills.  Before you get started you need to assess your motives, your strengths and your weaknesses.  You need to take a hard look at your personal, managerial, technical and financial qualifications.

The First Step-

To find out if you have what it takes, let us provide you the basic information on getting into business for yourself.  Let us help you with the proper planning before you spend your time, effort and money.  Proper planning is important to learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of beginning a new business.  You can visit with one of our experienced counselors by filling out this short form, so that we may set up a free and confidential appointment.

We also offer business start-up workshops and seminars covering topics that include government regulations, taxes, basic marketing concepts and business planning.

Here are other resources that you may want to research before contacting us for a free and confidential consultation. 

 

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FIRST STEP To Starting Your Small Business

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6-8 p.m. No Fee

This seminar offers the basic information on legal structures, taxes and more for beginning a business idea. Call (936) 294-3737 to register for this seminar. 

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