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Free interactive workshops. Accessible 24/7 at no charge, these workshops provide the know-how to establish and run a successful business. Get real-world strategies and industry knowledge from online workshops designed to help your business grow and succeed.

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Date	Time	Location	Cost
9/9/2008	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	850 Georgia Lamar University	$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: Business Start Checklist			Register Online
The new Startup Series will take you from idea to business plan in just four sessions. Complete all four classes and you guarantee your own success! The first class in the series is the *Business Start Checklist.* Attend this class for an overview of what it takes to start a new business.

9/16/2008	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	850 Georgia Lamar University	$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: How to Write a Business Plan			Register Online
A good business plan is the key to securing funding for your business venture, as well as a vital management tool for successful business operations. Last year Mr. Gibson, the instructor for this class, helped his clients secure more than $10 million in capital to start and grow their businesses. In this class he will explain the essentials of writing a strong business plan. Don’t miss this final of the startup series, *How to Write a Business Plan.*

9/17/2008	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	850 Georgia Lamar University	FREE
Title: Women's Wealth Workshop/B>			Register Online
Now is the time to take control and live the financial life that you want. Learn how to handle everything you do with money--Spending, Saving, Debt Management, Investing. Empowerment information for women and a take away financial workbook to get Started!You will not want to miss this fun special class!

9/23/2008	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	850 Georgia Lamar University	FREE
Title: Startup Series: Feasibility & Marketing Plan			Register Online
Before starting a business you need to determine whether the business is likely to succeed and you should plan how you will market the business. In this class you will learn these essential business management skills. In this class SBDC Director Dave Mulcahy will explain the basics of developing a feasibility and marketing plan for your business.

9/30/2008	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	850 Georgia Lamar University	$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: Business Financial Projections			Register Online
Accurate financial projections are essential to the success of any business venture. Don't miss this startup series class, *Business Financial Projections*, to learn to determine how much you will spend and how much you will make.

NEWS
5/16/2008
"What it Takes to be Stocked by Walmart"

Question: Is it possible for a small company to sell its products at Wal-Mart, or does Wal-Mart only carry name-brand merchandise from big companies? I have a line of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and would love to see them selling in Wal-Mart.

Answer: According to Lupe Castellano, store manager of the Wal-Mart on Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, WalMart is interested in products from small businesses and is particularly interested in products that are good for the environment. Full Story

3/23/2008
Successful Marketing Gets Results

Question: I often see stories about small businesses in the paper, and I wonder how those businesses got to be in the spotlight. I'd like some publicity for my business, too, but don't even know where to start. Any advice? Full Story

The Lamar University SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the University of Houston Small Business Development Center Network. The UH SBDC Network serves 32 counties in Southeast Texas.

The Lamar University SBDC is also part of the Lamar University College of Business. Lamar University is part of the Texas State University System. The views and opinions expressed in this document are strictly those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the State of Texas, the Regents or officials of The Texas State University System, the Lamar University Administration, any Lamar University college or department, or any recognized Lamar University organization. Comments on the contents of this document should be directed to the author(s).

UH SBDC Network is a program of the UH CT Bauer College of Business and a resource partner of the US SMall Business Administration. The SBDC is partially funded by the US Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA's programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.