University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network | UHSBDC

For 40 years, we’ve helped small businesses across Southeast Texas succeed, providing expert business advice and fostering growth and expansion through our countless no-cost resources and training classes. 📋 We’re incredibly grateful to all our clients who trusted us to help them on their entrepreneurial journey. ❤️ Join us in celebrating this milestone! 🎉 Share your favorite memory or success story with our Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network in the comments or by using #SBDC40. #SmallBiz #SBDC #TXGulfCoast #40years

Retailers: Get ready for a record-breaking holiday shopping season! 🛍️ According to RetailDive, holiday shoppers are expected to spend more this year, with Thanksgiving weekend emerging as a critical shopping period. Additionally, #CyberMonday is no longer expected to be a dominant shopping day, though the full holiday weekend is still expected to drive significant seasonal sales. 🛒 #BlackFriday #SmallBiz #Retail For more insights: https://ow.ly/ya1250TVySU

You don't have to embark on your entrepreneurial journey alone! 🤝 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) can help you with: ✔️No-cost, expert business advice ✔️Business planning and training ✔️And more! Join the Lamar State College SBDC at one of these upcoming sessions to learn more about how the SBDC can help your #business thrive. Register today: https://ow.ly/YTjm50TVx2n #entrepreneurs #SmallBiz #SBDC

Happy #Halloween from your friendly neighborhood SBDC! 🎃👻

Get ready, #entrepreneurs! This November, the Galveston County SBDC has a few classes to help you take your business idea to the next level. 🚀 From the #ideation process to securing #funding, we've got you covered. ✔️ Register for one of these informative sessions today! https://ow.ly/YgZX50TVvH8

Yesterday, we hosted a private mixer with our staff, partners, and stakeholders to kick off our 40th Anniversary! 🌟 A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to join us and help us celebrate this significant milestone. ❤️ #sbdc40 #sbdc #GulfCoast #SmallBiz #entrepreneurs

Is your #business built on a solid financial foundation? 💰 Financial planning isn't just about numbers; it's about setting your business up for long-term success. From #budgeting and forecasting to managing cash flow and #taxes, having a clear financial roadmap can make a huge difference. #smallbiz #financialplanning #businesstips

Don't forget to register for the upcoming New Majority Summit on November 12th! The New Majority Summit (https://ow.ly/mTG050Tz578) is a one-day conference hosted by 1863 Ventures that emphasizes responsible entrepreneurship by equipping entrepreneurs with tools and strategies for scaling their businesses. And we're excited to be a guest! 🙌 Current SBDC partners and clients can receive 10% off; contact your advisor for the discount code. #newmajoritysummit #Houston #entrepreneurs #SmallBiz

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small business owners generally have a positive outlook for 2025: * 84% of owners believe their businesses will improve in 2025. 📈 * 74% of small business owners are optimistic about AI, with the majority of this group believing it is helping their business become more efficient. ✍️ #SmallBizStatistics #2025BusinessOutlook

#Pinterest can be a powerful #marketing tool for #SmallBusinesses! 💡 In recent years, the #SocialMedia platform has evolved to allow users to not only pin the products they see but also shop for them by directly following a link to the store page. Small businesses can leverage this feature to promote their products to new customers and drive website traffic!