ASU SBDC

Is your business prepared for Shop Small Saturday? Shop Small Saturday is a nationwide movement on Saturday, November 30th. This event is a GREAT opportunity to engage with customers and connect with your local community during the holiday season. Register for our Business Brown Bag event on 11/21 to learn tips on leveraging Shop Small Saturday for your business: https://buff.ly/48wobhn Fill out this form to have your business featured on our website as a participating location: https://buff.ly/48sxjDA #ShopSmall #ShopSmallSaturday

Women's Entrepreneurship Week is right around the corner! SheConquers is a workshop series designed to to empower women entrepreneurs to break down barriers and achieve their goals! Sign-up for no-cost, virtual sessions led by experts to gain the skills and confidence necessary for business success. Register here: https://buff.ly/3UvsHa4 #SBDCTraining #SheConquers

October Recap: ASU-SBDC Edition! Here are some fun things our team did this month: 💙 Our new Graduate Assistants went to their 1st San Angelo Chamber of Commerce luncheon ❤️ Business Advisors Kate and Elisabeth attended the ASU "Rams Leading the World" luncheon 💙 Our team celebrated some wonderful clients at the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce 20 under 40 event! We are so proud to celebrate their success! Congrats to all!

Happy Halloween from the ASU-SBDC! We hope your day is full of tricks and treats. 🎃 👻

In celebration of National Woman-Owned Business Month, we want to highlight one of our success stories: Watson Wood Law, PLLC. Whitney Watson Wood’s journey into entrepreneurship exemplifies a true determination to excel. With the expert guidance of Advisor Dezaray Johnson, Whitney charted her path forward, leveraging the SBDC’s resources to choose the right tools and strategies essential for setting her clients and her business up for success. The support extended beyond mere consultation; it was a partnership that empowered Whitney to navigate the intricacies of business ownership with confidence. Watson Wood Law, PLLC not only created a job but injected vital capital into the local economy, bolstering community prosperity. Through partnership with the SBDC and dedication to her craft, Whitney established a thriving law practice. Read more SBDC success stories here: https://buff.ly/46C5fv1 #WomanOwned

Don't Forget! Our no-cost, virtual event about being "Holiday Ready: Maximize Your Holiday Marketing" is TOMORROW at 2 PM. Learn how to create a holiday marketing plan specifically designed for your small business! Register now: https://buff.ly/3NhXgMF #SBDCTraining #ShopSmall

In celebration of National Woman-Owned Business Month, we want to highlight one of our success stories: Sweet V's Candy Shop. Virginia Betancur, driven by a vision to create a family-operated business, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with her daughters. Their dream took shape as a candy store, and after securing a location, they sought guidance from the ASU-SBDC. With the help of Senior Business Advisor James Leavelle, Virginia was able to successfully navigate the intricate landscape of business initiation. In its creation, Sweet V's Candy Shop created five jobs and boasted a substantial capital infusion. Through their partnership with the SBDC, Virginia and her daughters transformed a vision into a flourishing reality, embedding themselves as not just entrepreneurs, but as integral contributors to their local economy and community. Read more SBDC success stories here: https://buff.ly/46C5fv1 #WomanOwned

Don't Forget! Our no-cost virtual event on how to "Master Your Social Media Message: 10X Content + Communication" is TOMORROW at 10 AM. Learn about a new approach to payoff marketing from speaker Nia Confer. Register here: https://buff.ly/4dXw0xX #SBDCTraining

The holiday season can be make-or-break for many small businesses. Join us on October 25th at 2 PM for a live, no-cost webinar about being "Holiday Ready: Maximize Your Holiday Marketing". Learn from presenter Jennifer Mann about how to take advantage of key shopping dates, developing promotions and engaging digital content, and crafting messages that resonate with holiday shoppers. Register now: https://buff.ly/3NhXgMF #SBDCTraining #ShopSmall

Your marketing messaging is CRUCIAL for producing raving fans & repeat customers. Join us on October 24th at 10 AM for a live, no-cost webinar on how to "Master Your Social Media Message: 10X Content + Communication". Learn from owner and content creator, Nia Confer, about approaching payoff marketing in a simplified manner that helps people understand, enjoy, and buy your products! Register here: https://buff.ly/4dXw0xX #SBDCTraining