When you take out a loan (also known as debt capital), your primary focus is probably on having working capital to grow your business or steady your cash flow. But there’s something else to consider: your cost of debt. • Click this link: bit.ly/36fOucS • #lamarsbdc

For a couple of moments, forget about the competition, the state of the market, the small details in your logistics strategy. • Come back to your purpose and brand purpose. Your goal should always be to be the best at what you do. • #lamarsbdc #smallbusinesstips #tipstuesday

Join us & discover the critical components of every successful marketing strategy. You will walk away knowing how to develop a simple and practical marketing strategy based on tips and tools proven to work. • Link in the bio! • #LamarSBDC #SmallBusiness #marketing #freewebinar

The webinar will highlight the benefits of having an adequate accounting system & how it can help a business owner make strategic decisions like hiring, purchasing, etc. Learn how external users of financials statements make decisions & draw conclusions. Link in the bio.

"Although borrowing from friends and family isn’t the first choice for most small business owners, it is perennially one of the best sources of financing for small businesses. • Click this link to access the blog: bit.ly/3iN7OTI • #lamarsbdc #americassbdcblog #blog

The reality is owning a small business is no easy task. Being passionate about what you do, the products you sell, and the customers you do business with will help give your business purpose and a drive for growth. #sbdc #lamarsbdc #smallbusinesstips #smallbusiness #tipstuesday

As you start to re-open your business you may need help with safety protocols, sales, marketing, engaging the community, best practices, or just every day operations. During this webinar we will touch on these topics and also open it up for a live Q & A. Link in the bio!

If you’ve ever asked, “What is a DBA?” this article is for you. Check out this blog to see why a business would choose a DBA. bit.ly/36g8U5l • #lamarsbdc #sbdc #americassbdcblog #blog #smallbusiness #DBA

Whether you operate your business in a small community or in a large urban center, word of mouth is more important than ever. • #lamarsbdc #smallbusinesstips #tipstuesday #wordofmouth #business #reviews #reputation #success #businesssuccess #community #support #sponsorship

The business world as we know it appears to have been turned upside down overnight by COVID-19. This webinar shares specific do-it-now strategies for how your small business can survive and even thrive • Click the link in the bio for FREE WEBINARS. • #LamarSBDC #SmallBusiness

This webinar will walk you through the steps that need to be taken if you have determined there has been exposure at your work site to the COVID-19 virus. CDC guidance will be discussed as well an an updated list of symptoms. Click the link in the bio for FREE WEBINARS.

Serving more than half a million small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Fiscal Year 2020, America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) rose to the occasion during a time of unprecedented challenges. • Click this link to access the blog: bit.ly/3rvfj4w

Effective marketing is key to increasing your sales, but you don't have to break the bank to promote your business. There are many inexpensive ways to market your products and services. How do you market online? What works best for you? Let us know in the comments below!

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed brick-and-mortar business, possibly forever. Watch this webinar and get tips and tools to help your business adapt. • Click the link in the bio for FREE WEBINARS. • #SBDC #LamarSBDC #SmallBusiness #business #newnormal #covid19 #freewebinar

In this session, participants will learn how to protect their businesses by ensuring the safety of employees and customers. • Our expert trainer will show you the latest regulatory guidelines and how to incorporate safety protocols into daily operations. • Link in bio!

The recently signed second stimulus package includes several provisions that should make it easier than ever for qualified buers to access capital through the Small Business Administration (SBA) for starting a new business. • Access the blog: bit.ly/3wbGGEa

Success is not a given. If you want your small business to be more successful this year, you need to make the necessary changes to bring that about. Need help brainstorming?? Contact us today at 409-880-2367 to speak to a trusted business advisor. • #lamarsbdc #smallbusinesstips

Are you at a crossroads in your business? Has COVID suspended your strategic plan? Join us and discover: How to move beyond feeling overwhelmed and establish new business goals, how to inject new energy into your business and your team, and more. Link in bio. #LamarSBDC

Most business owners spend a lot of time thinking about how to effectively communicate with their customers, but not their employees. Check out this webinar for how to develop an internal communications plan in your workplace. Link in bio! • #LamarSBDC #SmallBusiness #business

Kevin Nectoux with Hancock Whitney met with local business owners and managers to discuss fraud protection. Thank you to the Lamar University’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute (formerly the CICE) for hosting. In partnership with the Lamar SBDC and Capital One Bank. #GBCO