Is your small business hurricane-ready? Don't wait until it's too late! Read our blog for tips to protect your property, employees, and operations this upcoming hurricane season: ow.ly/tWiT50RQ6HZ.

#hurricaneseason #smallbusiness #disasterplanning #hurricanepreparedness

Effective business communications are the cornerstone of success in the workplace.

Join us in this live webinar, where our industry expert will share tips on effective communication.

Register for a spot today: ow.ly/uvW250Rijmv.

#communication #professionaldevelopment

Not every startup will have a dedicated HR department to oversee employee needs. So, if you find your workforce growing but don't have the resources to hire an HR professional, should you outsource instead? Read our blog to learn more: ow.ly/c9N950RqYTJ.

#hr #smallbusiness

Nicole York, owner of Desert Rose Beauty and Wellness and Brazosport College SBDC client, was selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2024 Houston District Rural Business Owner of the Year! 🎉A big congrats to Nicole!

Full story here: ow.ly/Sxmm50RUfM6.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Our region-wide SBDC locations will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume our regular office hours on Tuesday, May 28th.

Have a safe holiday weekend!

#MemorialDay #TXGulfCoastSBDC

📢 SBA Houston customer service reps will be at the following centers to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their electronic loan application. No appointment necessary.

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Does your small business need to set up an IT infrastructure--but don't know where to start?

Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors and connect with our IT and Cybersecurity Business Specialist, Brad Bricker: ow.ly/RBzx50RqXMK

#IT #smallbusiness #cybersecurity

The average small business allocates only about 1.08% of its annual budget to marketing. However, marketing is critical for businesses to generate sales.

Check out our marketing resources and learn how to stay competitive: ow.ly/cbCS50RqVSP.

#marketing #smallbusiness

We were recently featured in Houston Landing as one of the many resources available for small businesses recovering from the recent storm! Read the full article here: ow.ly/LeO150RRrxe.

#disasterpreparedness #sbdc #inthenews

Ready to be your own boss but don't have a business idea yet? 🤔 Here are some key stats from the first half of 2023 that may influence your decision!

#smallbusiness #startups #industryinsights

Ready to take your business to the next level? 📈

Join our upcoming FREE webinar to learn more about the many no-cost services and resources the SBDC offers entrepreneurs and small businesses. Register for a spot today: ow.ly/v2uN50RlEqA.

#smallbusiness #startups #sbdc

According to the 2023 Work in America Survey, 92% of workers reported working for an organization that values their emotional/psychological well-being is important. Read our latest blog to learn how your business can support employees: ow.ly/1cTc50RtWAQ.

#employewellness

If your small business was impacted by last night's storm, we encourage you to work with your local SBDC and economic developer to get your business operational again—especially if you answered no to any of these questions.

Stay safe, Houston! ❤️

#houston #smallbusiness #sbdc

Do you need a professional space to meet with clients, lead a seminar, or brainstorm with your team? We offer fully equipped meeting rooms for rent by the hour or day.

Reserve a space today: ow.ly/zPNn50Rsst1.

#Houston #meetingspaces #coworking

According to LinkedIn, 73% of small and medium businesses face challenges from competing with larger companies for talent.

So, how do you stand out? Start with the job description! ✍️ Check out our webinar to learn more: ow.ly/Zkkc50REjVW.

#recruiting #hr #smallbusiness

If you're a Houston #smallbusiness , you may be eligible for the Comcast RISE program!

Selected businesses will receive a grant package that includes a monetary grant, business consultation services, resources, and more.

Learn more here: comcastrise.powerappsportals.com/RISE/.

Join us May 16th at the UH Technology Bridge as our 2nd cohort from the Innov8 Hub accelerator program presents pitches to showcase their ideas. Meet our cohort and connect with the rest of the innovation ecosystem!

Register Here: ow.ly/ihAv50RGbPe.

#pitchday #innovation

Did you know that Texas is booming with small businesses? 📈 Here are some incredible stats!

If you're considering starting your own business, Texas may be the perfect place to chase your dream! #Texas #smallbusiness #supportlocal #entrepreneurship

Our SBDC network is passionate about helping small businesses thrive, and that includes protecting their employees' livelihoods.

Find your nearest SBDC today and learn how we can help secure your business' future: ow.ly/Cfbb50RqY5q.

#sbdc #smallbusinesses #sbdc impact

Happy Mother's Day! 🌻

Fun Fact: The National Retail Federation's 2023 Mother's Day Spending survey revealed that 74% of consumers bought flowers or greeting cards, while 60% purchased special outings for moms.

#mothersday #smallbusiness #retail