UHV-SBDC offers workshops

The University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center will host several no-cost interactive workshops at their Gonzales office, located at Randle Rather Bldg. 427 St. George Street, Ste. 303, in Gonzales.
On January 11,  the UHV SBDC Gonzales office will be holding an interactive workshop “Starting Your Own Business”.  Kacey Lindemann Butler, Certified Senior Business Advisor III, will present this workshop from 10 a.m.-noon at the SBDC Gonzales office at the Randle Rather Bldg. 427 St. George Street, Ste. 303, in Gonzales.  
Attendees will learn about the fundamental elements of starting a small business. The workshop is designed to help attendees get a great start in business. Before investing time or money into a new business, attend this workshop and learn what it takes to start a business. 
On January 29, “Federal Taxes for Small Businesses & Home-Based Tax Breaks” will be offered at the UHV SBDC Gonzales office. From 12:30-2:30 pm, this no-cost interactive workshop will provide information on for start-ups and existing small businesses about federal taxes for small businesses and home-based tax breaks.  Presenter David Plemons, CPA of Plemons CPA, will lead the seminar covering federal tax responsibilities and your small business.
The UHV SBDC offers assistance on starting, growing and financing a business; contracting opportunities; and recovering from disaster. It also helps new businesses start and existing businesses expand through a combination of consulting and training in areas like market identification, raising capital and developing a business plan. Most of its services are free to area small business owners. The center serves Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Gonzales, Goliad, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Refugio and Victoria counties.
To register for a workshop, call the SBDC at 361-485-4485 or from outside the Victoria calling area 877-895-SBDC (7232). Or register through our website, sbdc.uhv.edu - just follow the training links.