Workshops

There is no charge to attend these training sessions (FREE), and they are open to the public! Registration is requested! Register here.

10:00-10:45 am
Requirements and Resources for Your Start-Up or New Business
Presenter: Bill Adams, MS, MBA, Business Advisor, Texas State University Small Business Development Center

Learn what is required to start a new business! Discover resources that can help you succeed in your business!

11:00-11:45 am
Navigating the Dangers of Groupon and Other Internet Coupon Services
Presenter: Jan Triplett, PhD, CEO, Business Success Center, & Jeanine Lehman, Attorney

Learn about legal and marketing issues surrounding the use of coupons like Groupon and Social Living! Find out how to protect your business and avoid negative financial consequences from using Internet coupons to promote your business!

1:00-1:45 pm
Using Public Relations to Promote Your Business and Generate New Customers
Presenter: Anne Lasseigne Tiedt, APR, Momentum Public Relations Co-Owner

Find out how to make your business newsworthy and generate free publicity that showcases your business, products, services and expertise! Learn the basics of creating and telling a good story about your business, and walk away knowing what makes the media pay attention to your media pitches. You will also learn how to make the most of your media opportunity once you are in the 'interview' seat.

2:00-2:45 pm
Dominate Your Industry and Generate Multiple Streams of Income from Your Website
Presenter: Tonya Hoffman, Co-Owner of Stand Out In Your Business, and CEO of Your Local City, Inc.

Learn all the incredible streams of income you can create from your website! Your website can not only drive qualified traffic in droves to your business, but once there, potential customers will have an incredible experience and multiple ways to benefit from your products, services, and knowledge!

3:00-3:45 pm
Dis aster Preparedness for Small Businesses
Presenter: Charles O. Walts, CBCP, CRP, Senior Consultant, & Tommye White, Senior Consultant, Republic Preparedness Group

Discover how you can protect your business from disasters. Find out how you can develop a disaster readiness plan to suit your business needs. Learn tricks of the trade and best practices for small businesses, and see how you can ensure your business can continue -without missing a step- even if a disaster strikes!