TVCC Small Business Development Center

10/08/2026

🔐 **Is Your Small Business Secure Online?**

Cyberthreats can happen to businesses of any size. From phishing emails and weak passwords to data breaches, taking a few simple steps can help protect your business, your customers, and your reputation.

💻 Learn practical cybersecurity tips and ways to secure your small business online in our latest blog.
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🛡️ **Protect your business. Protect your customers. Stay secure.**

Protect your small business with practical cybersecurity tips including multi-factor authentication, password management, employee training, and online workplace security.

10/06/2026

Free Online Webinar: Get Found, Understood, and Recommended in AI Search - Smart Brand System

Thursday, Oct 8th 11:00-12:00 pm CT REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I1c2RYBSSu2PL-SyBRx26w AI-powered search doesn’t see

10/06/2026

📊 Know your numbers.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. Staying on top of the money coming in and going out can help you spot challenges early and make better decisions for your business.

A simple weekly cash flow review can help you:

✅ Monitor income and expenses
✅ Identify potential cash shortages before they happen
✅ Stay prepared for upcoming bills and payroll
✅ Make informed spending decisions
✅ Improve your overall financial health

The businesses that thrive aren't always the ones with the highest sales. They're often the ones that understand their numbers and manage their cash flow effectively.

At the Trinity Valley SBDC, we help small business owners gain confidence in their financials and make data-driven decisions for growth.

💬 How often do you review your cash flow: weekly, monthly, or only when issues arise?

10/05/2026

Free Online Webinar: Put Gemini to Work on One Real Business Task-Grow with Google

REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/05e0zzGnTtuYrww-4DgQgg Heard the buzz about AI, but wondering what it actually means for

10/02/2026

🎃 Halloween is right around the corner. Is your business ready?

Halloween isn't just for costumes and candy. It's also a great opportunity to connect with customers, increase visibility, and boost seasonal sales.

Businesses that start planning early can take advantage of holiday-themed promotions, social media campaigns, special events, product bundles, and customer engagement activities.

Consider ways to: 🍂 Create seasonal promotions and special offers
📧 Send festive email campaigns
📱 Share Halloween-themed social media content
🎁 Offer product bundles or giveaways
🏪 Host an in-store event or community activity
🎯 Use targeted local advertising to reach new customers

The key is to make your business part of the seasonal excitement while staying true to your brand. Starting your holiday marketing early can help build awareness and encourage customers to plan their purchases ahead of time.

Halloween is a great holiday to make sales. Consumers spend billions of dollars during the day leading up to it. Here’s how you can capture some of those sales.

10/02/2026

Ready to earn your Food Handler Certification?
Enroll in our course today.

For more information call us at 903.675.6212 | Email: [email protected]

10/01/2026

📢Let your voice be heard by to taking the survey 📝

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The North Texas SBDC Network is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank on a Small Business Credit Survey. Your input is very important to help shape future programming for small businesses in Texas.

Your answers will serve to provide meaningful feedback to small business advocates to determine programming to better assist you in your business needs. Your responses are anonymous and will aid business service providers and lenders in understanding real-time business conditions.

This short survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and should you provide your email, you will receive the aggregate report for the state of Texas.

📌The deadline to respond is November 13, 2026.

09/29/2026

Free Online Webinar: AI-Driven Business Models: Transforming Your Strategy for the Future - Smart Brand System

REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AtqSqkoBTlGUIOl-ag4vZA AI isn't just a tool-it’s reshaping entire business models. This

09/29/2026

Can you believe how quick 2026 has gone?
Look at what you have accomplished as you consider how you move forward thru the end of the year.