San Antonio Small Business Development Center

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316

Online Fee: $30

Walk-in Fee: $50

Register online and save $20. While multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

Discuss current issues including how to cherish your customers. Main topic: “Customer Service”. Learn about practical tips to create quality relationships with your customers and clients (both internal and external) and provide superlative customer service. Designed to encourage small group communication and participation, this roundtable discussion will encompass the small business ownership experience.

Fee: Free Light Lunch Included

11:30am-1:30am
12951 Bandera, Helotes, TX 78023

Want to start or grow an existing business? Get a PLAN. Our experienced instructors will teach you the components of a business plan using an interactive format in a computer lab setting. Walk away from this workshop with the start of a business plan written specifically for your business, an electronic template and resources to guide you through the process!

UTSA Downtown 501 W. César E. Chávez, Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40.00 Walk-in Fee: $60.00

This course introduces the basic features of QuickBooks and provides an opportunity for hands-on practice. We discuss the information the business owner needs to track, and how to enter and track it in QuickBooks. The course outcome: familiarity with the most common tasks, and where to find information about more advanced features. Lessons include: setting up Quick Books, working with lists, and working with bank accounts.

UTSA Downtown Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $100 each or $250 for entire series

Walk-in Fee: $120 each or $310 for entire series

Registration and prepayment strongly encouraged as seating is limited. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

Looking to purchase, rent or lease commercial property? Visit us before you do. This new and exciting workshop is tailored specifically for small business owners looking for the right commercial property to complete their business dream. Discuss basic considerations in commercial real estate such as factors in negotiating a lease or sales price, and how to assess property lease vs. purchase decision. At the end of this workshop you will understand the lease or buying process from beginning to end and know how to develop a request for proposal (RFP).

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316
501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207

Online Fee: $30
Walk-in Fee: $50

Want to start or grow an existing business? Get a PLAN. Our experienced instructors will teach you the components of a business plan using an interactive format in a computer lab setting. Walk away from this workshop with the start of a business plan written specifically for your business, an electronic template and resources to guide you through the process!

UTSA Downtown 501 W. César E. Chávez, Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40.00 Walk-in Fee: $60.00

Registration and prepayment strongly encouraged as seating is limited. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

Discuss current issues including how to cherish your customers. Main topic: “Customer Service”. Learn about practical tips to create quality relationships with your customers and clients (both internal and external) and provide superlative customer service. Designed to encourage small group communication and participation, this roundtable discussion will encompass the small business ownership experience.

UTSA Downtown, Room 2.316

Fee: Free/Light Lunch Provided
Registration strongly recommend as seating is limited

This course completes the introduction to the basic features of QuickBooks and provides an opportunity for hands-on practice. Lessons include: using other accounts in QuickBooks (credit card, asset, liability & equity) entering sales and invoices, receiving payments and making deposits, entering and paying bills, setting up inventory, and tracking and paying sales tax.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $100 each or $250 for three part series / Walk-in Fee: $120 each or $310 for three part series Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

This session is a combination of the Business Start-up Essentials, Business Plan Basics and Financial Planning sessions. Topics include: Starting Your Small Business, Business Legal Structure and Name, Tax Responsibilities, Federal, City, and County Resources & Requirements, Business Plan Basics, Feasibility Process, Business Plan Structure, and Financial Analysis. Take this course and save some hours and money!

UTSA Downtown, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316

Online Fee:$100/Walk-in Fee:$120

Registration strongly recommended as seating is limited.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a small business? How about what it takes to operate one? Come to this seminar and have your questions answered! Topics discussed in this class include: choosing a name and legal structure, your responsibilities and requirements as they pertain to local and federal entities, and business start up costs. If you are considering opening a small business this is your starting point.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 2.316

Online Fee: $30

Walk-in Fee: $50

Register online and save $20. While multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

This workshop provides further detail on market research and the financial portion of the business plan. This session covers researching and analyzing the target market, developing financial projections and the loan process.

UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee: $40

Walk-in Fee: $60

Register online and save $20. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

Follow up to “Restaurant Start-up” workshop. Writing a business plan for a restaurant is imperative. Design a plan that is attractive to your investors, stakeholders, and yourself by including marketing, financial projections, strategies and contingencies that will differentiate your eatery from your competition. This class is designed for those planning to start a new restaurant and for owners who have yet to write a business plan. “Restaurant Business Planning” will help owners to convey a vibrant and crisp description and strategy to get the restaurant in full swing. The advisors will share the mistakes and successes of local restaurant owners.

Washington Place Bldg., Room 1.103A

Fee: Free

Registration strongly encouraged as seating as is limited.

Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting out, eBay can substantially expand your target market. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your business with eBay, join Mark Ahrens, Certified Education Specialist trained by eBay, with over 10,000 feedbacks, for our introductory course about how to get started. You’ll receive all the information you need to get your business up and running including how to open an eBay account, how to use the eBay platform to sell items, and how to accept online payments with PayPal.

UTSA Downtown Durango Bldg., Room 1.402

Online Fee:$40/Walk-in Fee:$60 Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.

This unique course provides advanced concepts and offers an introduction to customizing QuickBooks Pro. Receive one-on-one instruction with UTSA Senior Level Accounting Students and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors to customize QuickBooks to meet your business needs and ask specific questions. Lessons include analyzing financial data, doing payroll with QuickBooks, estimating and progress invoicing, tracking time and customizing forms and writing letters.

UTSA Downtown, 501 W. César E. Chávez, Rm. 1.402

Online Fee: $100 each or $250 for three part series / Walk-in Fee: $120 each or $310 for three part series Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. Please feel free to call or email for any questions.