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Governor’s Small Business Webinar Resource Library

The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance delivers webinars focused on small business needs. Click on a category of interest below to be directed to relevant webinar topics:

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Basics of Business Licensing 

Presented on July 28, 2022

This Governor's Small Business Webinar highlighted the basics of the business registration, licensing and permitting processes. Panelists from the Governor's Small Business Team, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, and a business law attorney all shared their expertise, and provided information and resources to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to license their businesses in Texas.

Business Strategy
 

Scaling Your Business

Presented on March 10, 2022 

There are many factors that affect a business’ ability to grow. This Governor's Small Business Webinar addressed the challenges and options that businesses have when growing at scale. It included information about programs such as H-E-B’s “Quest for Texas Best” and Texas State University’s SCALEUP program. Also, the founders of George & Rubie's Favorites duscussed how they successfully grew their Texas-based small business.

 

Utilizing the Skills for Small Business Program

Presented on December 16, 2021

This Governor's Small Business Webinar focused on the Skills for Small Business program. Matt Sniadecki, Program Manager for the Skills for Small Business program highlighted the program's benefits and how small businesses may apply. Through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), this program helps small businesses train workers to meet their current needs. Small businesses can apply to TWC for training offered by their local community or technical college, or the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

 

Utilizing the the GO TEXAN Program

Presented on December 14, 2021
This Governor's Small Business Webinar highlighted the GO TEXAN program through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Lindsay Baerwald, Director of Marketing & Outreach for the GO TEXAN program, presented on this great opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. For more than twenty years, this program has been dedicated to showcasing products and businesses made right here in the Lone Star State.


The Importance of Business Planning

Presented on December 9, 2021
This Governor's Small Business Webinar introduced the components of a business plan and various aspects of business development. Danny Brewer, Business Coach and Trainer with the City of Austin Small Business Division, presented on this crucial component for business success. The webinar highlighted key resources for aspiring entrepreneurs to help small businesses start with a purpose.


Funding Your New Business

Presented on October 21, 2021
One of the first and most important steps in starting a new business is determining access to financing and capital. In this Governor's Small Business Webinar, a panel of subject-matter experts discussed challenges and solutions for funding a new business. The webinar highlighted key sources of financing for aspiring entrepreneurs and funding resources to help small businesses grow.


Identifying Your Target Market

Presented on October 10, 2021
Who is most likely to use your product or service? This Governor's Small Business Webinar explained how to effectively identify your target market. A panel of subject-matter experts discussed the importance of determining your customer base and provided key resources to help small businesses succeed.


Workforce in Texas

Presented on September 1, 2021
Texas remains the best state in the U.S. to start and run a business. In this webinar, the Governor's Small Business Team and a panel of subject-matter experts discussed workforce challenges faced by small businesses across the state. The webinar highlighted key sources of information for entrepreneurs and resources to help small businesses succeed.


Optimizing Online Marketing & Selling

Presented on October 28, 2020
This Governor’s Small Business Webinar provided small business owners and entrepreneurs a useful resource to optimize online presence. The webinar included social media strategies to reach customers more effectively and ideas to develop strong ecommerce capabilities to assist new businesses online. 


Dynamic Financial Planning

Presented on October 7, 2020
This Governor’s Small Business Webinar provided small businesses and entrepreneurs with information and resources to create a sustainable vision for their business. The webinar offered information to help small businesses enhance their business planning and cash flow management strategy to increase resiliency and maintain a competitive edge.

Starting a Business


Starting a Business in Texas

Presented on May 13, 2021
The Governor's Small Business Team and a panel of subject-matter experts as they discussed the initial steps for starting and operating a business in the state. The webinar highlighted key sources of information for entrepreneurs and resources to help small businesses succeed. The event provided information and timely, actionable advice on choosing a business structure, registering a business or business name, registering for tax payments, permitting/licensing in Texas and where to get free help and advice.

Veterans Resources


Resources for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Presented on September 23, 2020
This Governor’s Small Business Webinar provided resources for veteran-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. This webinar addressed a variety of key business topics and challenges, with a focus on connecting veterans with the people and resources they need to be successful.

Public Procurement Tips


How Public Procurement Can Grow Your Business

Presented on April 28, 2021
This Governor’s Small Business Webinar focused on how businesses can prepare to compete for public procurement contracts and the importance of business certifications in this process. It is essential for business owners to understand how to develop an effective business development strategy to win public procurement contracts. Procurement experts from across the state answered questions live.