Get the information you need to start, grow and manage your business by attending one of our no-fee or low-cost workshops. These seminars are generally taught in small classes, allowing for personalized interaction between the instructor and attendees and providing opportunities to address individual questions. Training topics range from basic start up knowledge to technical financial assistance, strategic planning, leadership, marketing and more.
Training Brochure PDF (October – December 2019)
| DATE | TRAINING (* indicates UTSA PTAC Courses) | TIME | COST | |
| BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | ||||
| Oct 3 | Start Smart | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 8 | Start Smart | 5 PM – 7 PM | Seguin Library | No Fee | |
| Oct 16 | Start Smart | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 29 | Start Smart | 5 PM – 7 PM | NB Chamber – Honors Hall | No Fee | |
| Nov 5 | Start Smart | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 13 | Start Smart | 6 PM – 8 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Dec 3 | Start Smart | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Dec 13 | Start Smart | 11 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 17 | Business Plan | 4 PM – 7 PM DB 1.402 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Nov 7 | Business Plan | 10 AM – 1 PM DB 1.402 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Dec 12 | Business Plan | 4 PM – 7 PM DB 1.402 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Oct 10 | Business Model Canvas | 4 PM – 7 PM | DB 1.402 & DB 2.316 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Nov 6 | Business Model Canvas | 10 AM – 1 PM | DB 1.402 & DB 2.316 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Dec 3 | Business Model Canvas | 1 PM – 4 PM | Seguin Public Library | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Dec 4 | Business Model Canvas | 4 PM – 7PM | DB 1.402 & DB 2.316 | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| Oct 1 | Treacherous Terms for Contracts | 4 PM – 6 PM | ||
| Oct 8 | Overcome Credit Challenges to Get Small Business Financing | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 11 | Setting Up Your Business for Success | 9 AM – 3:30 PM | RBFCU | No Fee | |
| Oct 18 | Law & Accounting Orientation | 6 PM – 8 PM | DB 1.402 & DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 25 | Law & Accounting Orientation | 6 PM – 8 PM | DB 1.402 & DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 29 | Introduction to Networking: The Basics | 9 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 7 | Common Contracts for Small Businesses and What You Need to Know | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Dec 3 | Time Management Truths | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| TECHNOLOGY | ||||
| QuickBooks Online Series – Two Part Course | $100 | |||
| Oct 23 | Part 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM | DB 1.402 | ||
| Oct 24 | Part 2 | 9 AM – 12 PM | DB 1.402 | ||
| – To register visit Event Brite / WBC | ||||
| Oct 30 | Beginning with QuickBooks** | 9 AM – 1 PM | DB 1.402 | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| Nov 6 | Working with QuickBooks** | 4 PM – 8 PM | DB 1.402 | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| Nov 13 | Customizing QuickBooks** | 4 PM – 8 PM | DB 1.402 | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| **Money Saver! $250 for all three QuickBook courses (Save $50) | ||||
| CONTRACTING | ||||
| Oct 3 | Winning Contracts with Past Performance | 1 PM – 4 PM | DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 8 | LPTA vs Tradeoff Source Selections | 1 PM – 4 PM | DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 10 | Introduction to GSA | 1 PM – 4 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 16 | How to Prepare for Small Business Matching making Events | 9AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 22 | Davis Bacon Act | 9 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 22 | Service Contract Act | 9 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Oct 23 | SBA: 8(a) Business Development Program | 10 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Nov 6 | Marketing your GSA Schedule | 9 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Nov 13 | All Small Mentor Protege | 10 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Dec 3 | SBA – HUBZone Program Training | 10 AM – 12 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| Dec 5 | 10 Steps to Government Contracting | 1 PM – 4 PM| DB 3.202 | No Fee | |
| EMPLOYER SERVICES | ||||
| Oct 4 | Hiring Smart: Avoid | 11 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 24 | OSHA Certification – Ten Hour Course | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | DB 2.316 | $150 | |
| Oct 25 | OSHA Certification – Ten Hour Course | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | DB 2.316 | $150 | |
| Nov 1 | HR Solutions: How to Recruit Effectively | 11 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 6 | Job Descriptions and Performance Management | 9 AM – 12 PM | DB 3.202 | $30.00 | |
| Nov 8 | How to Start an Internship Program | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 15 | How to be an Awesome Inter Manager | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| MARKETING | ||||
| Oct 13 | Digital Trends from Different Generations | 10 AM – 12 PM | Geekdom Event Centre | No Fee | |
| Oct 16 | Marketing Mapping: How Is Your Marketing | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 29 | Must-haves for Effetive Digital Marketing Strategy | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 14 | Marketing 101 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| SPECIALTY RESOURCES | ||||
| Oct 2 | Discover Your Unique Leadership Signature | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 22 | Commercial Real Estate for the Small Business Owner | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 2 | Smart Quality Management Implementations | 9 AM – 11 PM | No Fee | |
| Oct 18 | Work Opportunity Tax Credits | 10 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Oct 1 | Profit Mastery Series | 9 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | New $295/Addtl. Person $195/Repeat $100 | |
| Oct 8 | Profit Mastery Series | 9 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | New $295/Addtl. Person $195/Repeat $100 | |
| Oct 15 | Profit Mastery Series | 9 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | New $295/Addtl. Person $195/Repeat $100 | |
| Oct 22 | Profit Mastery Series | 9 AM – 1 PM | DB 2.316 | New $295/Addtl. Person $195/Repeat $100 | |
| Nov 5 | Business Confidential: Protecting Your Business IP | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| Nov 6 | Restaurant Ready | 1 PM – 3 PM | NB Chamber-Honors Hall | No Fee | |
| Nov 14 | Getting Started with Your Airbnb: The Basics | 4 PM – 6 PM | DB 2.316 | $30 | |
| Dec 4 | Process Improvements for Small Business – Starter Tool Kit | 9 AM – 12 PM | DB 2.316 | No Fee | |
| COMMUNITY EVENTS | ||||
| Oct 30 | PTAC Match-Making Event | 7 AM – 3:30 PM | 2525 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, Tx 78757 | No Fee | |
| Dec 11 | SMWVBO Business Conference | 7 AM – 3 PM | Freeman Expo Hall | No Fee | |
To register, please visit utsa.ecenterdirect.com or call 210.458.2020. Preregistration and prepayment are strongly recommended as seating is limited.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Sessions, times & locations are subject to change
UTSA Downtown Campus
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207
Durango Building: 1.402, 2.316, or 3.202
Geekdom Event Center
131 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Randolph brooks federeal credit union
One Randolph Brooks Parkway, Live Oak, TX, 78233
Seguin Public Library
313 W. Nolte, Seguin, TX 781555
New Braunfels Chamber – Honors hall
390 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
