PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Foundations For A Successful Business
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Capturing the Market
  • Efficient Operations
  • Financial Foundations
  • Financial Plan
  • Bringing It All Together
  • Implementation and Presentations

Eligibility Requirements:
Designed specifically for entrepreneurs who have been in business a year or less and meet the following requirements:

    • Annual revenues of at least $50,000

    • At least one full time employee, may include the owner

    • Desire and ability to scale the business

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    Owning your own business is the American dream but building it to withstand the test of time takes a unique set of tools—and a lot of hard work. StartSmart™ will show you the way. StartSmart will help you launch a business built for today’s challenging times. In a series of sessions, learn to evaluate and implement your vision by creating a thorough, well researched business plan.

    DATES:
    In Person sessions - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST
    Online sessions - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
    StartSmart TM is a hybrid program - attendance is mandatory to all sessions, in person and online.

    In Person Sessions
    Oct. 5 | Nov. 9

    Online Sessions
    Oct. 11 | Oct. 19 | Oct. 26 | Nov. 2

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    The online sessions will be held via Zoom. Participants are expected to have webcam, microphone, and audio capabilities.

    The in person sessions on Oct. 5 and Nov. 9 will be held at the Houston Center SBDC located at 1455 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77027

    In order for your application to be considered your business must be located within the Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network service area.

    Please note: The book, Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies, by Rhonda Abrams, will be used throughout the course and will be provided to you at no cost. All course materials will be distributed during the first session. Attendance is mandatory, materials will not be mailed and will not be available for pick up at a later date.