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 (July – September 2019)
| DATE | TRAINING (* indicates UTSA PTAC Courses) | TIME | COST | |
| BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | ||||
| 11-Jul | Start Smart | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 23-Jul | Start Smart | 4 PM – 6 PM | No Fee | |
| 8-Aug | Start Smart | 4 PM – 6 PM | No Fee | |
| 23-Aug | Start Smart | 11 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| 10-Sep | Start Smart | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 26-Sep | Start Smart | 6 PM – 8 PM | No Fee | |
| 17-Jul | Business Plan | 5 PM – 8 PM | No Fee | |
| 25-Jul | Business Plan | 10 AM – 1 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 22-Aug | Business Plan | 4 PM – 7 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 24-Sep | Business Plan | 10 AM – 1 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 16-Jul | Business Model Canvas | 10 AM – 1 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 15-Aug | Business Model Canvas | 4 PM – 7 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 17-Sep | Business Model Canvas | 10 AM – 1 PM | Advance $40/Door $60 | |
| 30-Jul | Overcome Credit Challenges to Get Small Business Financing | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 1-Aug | Getting the Bank to Say Yes to Your Small Business Loan | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 15-Aug | Introduction to Networking: The Basics | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 22-Aug | Fundamental Tax / Accounting Tips for Small Business Owners | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 18-Sep | Legal Pitfalls to Avoid | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 19-Sep | Take Cover: How to Protect Your Small Business | 11 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| CONTRACTING | ||||
| 9-Jul | How to Prepare for MatchMaking Events* | 1 PM – 4 PM | No Fee | |
| 11-Jul | DCAA Training* | 8 AM – 5 PM | No Fee | |
| 12-Jul | PTAC Orientation* | 9 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 25-Jul | FAR 101* | 1 PM – 4 PM | No Fee | |
| 30-Jul | GSA: Selling to The Federal Government* | 9 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 1-Aug | SBA: All Small Mentor Protégé Program* | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 21-Aug | Facility Clearance Training* | 1 PM – 4 PM | No Fee | |
| SPECIALTY RESOURCES | ||||
| 10-Jul | Treacherous Terms for Contracts | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 12-Jul | Work Opportunity Tax Credits | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 25-Jul | Commercial Real Estate for the Small Business Owner | 4 PM – 6 PM | No Fee | |
| 31-Jul | Finding the Balance | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 20-Aug | Access to Capital* | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 20-Aug | Getting Started with your Airbnb: The Basics | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 11-Sep | Process Improvements for Small Business – Starter Tool Kit | 9 AM – 12 PM | $30 | |
| 12-Sep | Creating Disruptive Business Growth | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| 18-Sep | Developing Your Company’s Employee Skills* | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 19-Sep | What Business Structure is Right for You? | 9 AM – 11 AM | No Fee | |
| 19-Sep | Employee to Entrepreneur | 1 PM – 4 PM | No Fee | |
| 24-Sep | Business Confidential: Protecting your Business IP | 11 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| 27-Sep | Buying/Selling a Business | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| EMPLOYER SERVICES | ||||
| 17-Jul | Hiring Best Practice* | 9 AM – 12 PM | $30 | |
| 7-Aug | Workplace Inclusion Beyond Compliance | 12 PM – 2 PM | No Fee | |
| 13-Sep | How to Start an Internship Program | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 20-Sep | How to be an Awesome Intern Manager | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 27-Sep | TWC Decoded: How to Win Unemployment Claims | 11 AM – 1 PM | No Fee | |
| MARKETING | ||||
| 19-Jul | An introduction to User Generated Content Marketing | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 6-Aug | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | ||
| 21-Aug | Instagram for Business 101 – Beginner Workshop | 10 AM – 12 PM | No Fee | |
| 29-Aug | Digital Marketing Bootcamp | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Advance $75 only | |
| 25-Sep | The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Social Media | 1 PM – 6 PM | No Fee | |
| TECHNOLOGY | ||||
| QuickBooks Online Series – Two Part Course | $100 | |||
| 7-Aug | Part 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM | ||
| 8-Aug | Part 2 | 9 AM – 12 PM | ||
| – To register visit Event Brite / WBC | ||||
| 2-Aug | Beginning with QuickBooks** | 9 AM – 1 PM | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| 9-Aug | Working with QuickBooks** | 9 AM – 1 PM | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| 16-Aug | Customizing QuickBooks** | 9 AM – 1 PM | Advance $100/Door $120 | |
| **Money Saver! $250 for all three QuickBook courses (Save $50) | ||||
