Training
UPCOMING TRAINING
Business Plan Development Workshops
Registration will Open Feb. 1, 2021
Texas State Entrepreneurial Network has developed Business Plan Development workshops starting this spring semester 2021. Participants can do the self-paced online version and/or attend one of 3 all day workshops (March, May, June). These 1-day workshops will provide hands on development of business plans for businesses at any development stage.
For participants completing all Modules, in July, you will have the opportunity to present your business plan to experts in the field. These workshops are sponsored by the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) and the Texas Workforce Commissions (TWC). Any resident of the State of Texas, that is 18 years or older, can attend these workshops tuition free due to the generous support of our sponsors. Participants just need to complete a pre-survey for the TWC.
SBDC Pre-Recorded Workshops

Analyzing and Managing Your Cash Flow
Please email sbdc@txstate.edu for link to video.

#ATXTalksSeries: Girl on Fire, Uncle Ray's Peanut Brittle
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Startup U (Pre-Recorded)
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Employer Dilemma: Hiring During COVID
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Tough Conversations- Hiring, Firing and Managing Employees
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#ATXTalksSeries: Head Above Water
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Move Your Brick-and-Mortar Business Online (4 Part Series)
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DIY PR Project: Observe Media Trends (4 Part Series)
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Small Business and CRE (4 Part Series)
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Marketing through Pictures: Instagram Tips and Tricks
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Is Your Website Ready for the Holidays? E-Commerce Strategies to Boost Seasonal Sales
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Microsoft Training
Community Calendar
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Getting started and understanding formation
Building your personal and business credit
Securing financing for your business
Understanding Federal contracting
Getting your small business certifications
Drafting your capability statement for contraction
How to purchase your truck and what to look for
Dealing with carriers
Do you need an authority?
Financial statement basic and accounting
Finding opportunities and working with brokers
Safety and compliance
Hiring employees
Drafting a business plan
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
Austin SCORE Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Willis will help you explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur, how to develop a business concept, and how to plan for becoming a business owner. He will explain your choices for owning a business and guide you to get the help you need to succeed including use of library resources for market research.
Franchises as an option for business ownership will be addressed by Kyle DeHaas. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link
- Contact:
- City Of Austin Small Business Program
- Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:
Understanding different video formats
How to setup a YouTube channel
Making good creative, and how to target and measure the results Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Monday, Jan 25, 8:30 to 10:00 am -- Financial Statements
Tuesday, Jan 26, 8:30 to 10:00 am -- Cash Flow
Wednesday, Jan 27, 8:30 to 10:00 am -- Financial Planning
YOU WILL LEARN:
1. Analyzing the balance sheet and income statement.
2. Measuring operating performance.
3. Understanding the difference between profits and cash flow.
4. Forecasting financial statements, key ratios and cash flow.
5. Keys to getting what you ask for at the bank.
A copy of Dave’s book, 60 MInute CFO, will be mailed to everyone who attends the workshops. Dave also provides spreadsheets to simplify analysis and forecasting. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
(Learn how to manage cash flow and credit for your business. Ryan defines three types of cash flow and discusses solutions and potential loans to meet your credit needs.) Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for information
- Contact:
- SCORE Austin
Tel: (512) 928-2425 - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
IN THIS SESSION, WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW TO
How to create an account and set up an ad campaign
How to write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions
How to measure success Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org
What is Search Engine Optimization and how does it work?
What is SEO/organic traffic vs paid traffic?
What you should know about on-page vs off-page SEO?
Is SEO right for you? Is it more effective to spend your marketing dollars elsewhere?
What questions should you ask the marketing firm you hire to do your SEO? Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- See link for details
- Contact:
- Cinnamon (for Bill Grosskopf)
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249
score.austin@scorevolunteer.org - Campus Sponsor:
- SBDC
Click here for more information

Funded in part through the State of Texas and a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsors’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Texas State University SBDC by phone at 512.420.9379 or via email at sbdc@txstate.edu.