Houston Permits and Licenses Made Simple

1/14/2014

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200

Registration is no longer available.

Make plans to attend this information packed workshop where you will receive the most current and up to date information for legally operating your Houston business. Experts from the City of Houston’s Business Solutions Center (HBSC) will be on hand to explain specific requirements that all business owners need to know. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions.

You will leave knowing:

Specific business operating requirements
How to apply for and receive a DBA (Doing Business As)
The process for obtaining a sales tax permit
How to appraise business personal property (rendition)
How to obtain a federal taxpayer ID number
Technical resources available to you
Financing options
Deed restrictions and their impact on operating a business
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and how it impacts your business
City contracting basics
How to take advantage of the Hire Houston First program

You do not need to be in business to attend.

Presenters:

Neil Polansky, Manager, Houston Business Solutions Center
Pauline Young, Business Development Coordinator, Houston Business Solutions Center
Matthew DeLeon, Business Development Coordinator, Houston Business Solutions Center

Join the 250,000+ businesses who have taken advantage of the comprehensive services offered by the Houston Business Solutions Center. The HBSC’s award-winning FREE services and programs for small business will help you thrive in today's competitive business environment!

Please Note:

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

SBDC Connect

You spoke and we listened! Many of you have requested the opportunity to network with other business owners in a business setting. You want the opportunity to connect in order to share, collaborate, and expand for creativity, productivity, and growth.

Starting this month and continuing through March you are invited to spend 30 minutes before each class networking in our Executive Conference Room. We’ll provide a relaxed atmosphere, free coffee and tea, access to Business Trainers and SBDC Business Advisors, and even free parking all in the heart of Midtown!