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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT
North Star Animal Hospital
I met with Patrice McElfresh and since day one, she was pleasant
and was excited about my dream of business ownership.
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Small Business Week
May 14, 2015
Mina Youssef, Business Owner
April 2015 - June 2015
Mina Youssef has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since he was a
child in Egypt. He was raised around farm animals, turtles, parakeets,
and cats. Seeing pets and large animals in a healthy, comfortable
condition has always been an important goal in his life. After
completing his Bachelor’s Degree of Veterinarian Medicine in Egypt,
he immigrated to the United States where he graduated from the
University of Missouri. Dr. Youssef worked at several practices and an
emergency hospital, but found that he wanted to apply his own vision
toward compassionate pet care and the highest quality of veterinary
medicine. He contacted the SBDC for guidance in opening his own
practice.
SBDC corporate affiliates
GOLD LEVEL
Kenan Pankau
210.945.3800
Business Banking
210.220.6873
SILVER LEVEL
Yvonne Fernandez
210.476.4449
Dr. Youssef attended the SBDC’s Business Plan class and met with
Senior Business Advisor Patrice McElfresh who helped review his
business plan, financial statements, and business goals. Patrice shared
her experience with Dr. Youssef and dealt with his business as her
own.
In 2014, North Star Animal Hospital opened its doors. It is a
full service veterinary clinic specializing in the highest quality
preventative, medical, dental, emergency and surgical animal health
care while delivering exceptional compassionate service to its
customers. North Star also offers boarding and grooming services.
Future goals for the hospital include expanding functions to a 24/7
emergency pet hospital with multiple locations in San Antonio.
• UTSA Downtown Campus - Durango Building (DB 1.402 or DB 2.316)
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207
• UTSA Downtown Campus - Washington Place (WP 1.103A, W1.100B)
215 S. San Saba, San Antonio, TX 78207
• Guadalupe-Seguin Coliseum
950 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
• Honors Hall
390 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels TX, 78130
• La Vernia Municipal Development District
115 W. Chihuahua, La Vernia TX, 78121
What we do
• Provide confidential, one-on-one business advising
• Offer low-cost or no-cost workshops on a variety
of subject matters essential to any business
• Provide resources to small business owners
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social media:
UTSA Economic Development
@EconDevUTSA
Jennifer Moriarty
210.856.5133
TRAINING SCHEDULE
www.iedtexas.org/training
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To Register: Please visit utsa.ecenterdirect.com or email us at sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu You can also reach an IED
representative by calling 210.458.2020 Preregistration and prepayment are strongly recommended as seating is limited.
* Training sessions, times & location are subject to change. For an up-to-date schedule check the Advance training listing at www.iedtexas.org/training
Who we are
www.iedtexas.org
The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic
Development is centered around the small business owner’s
experience. We are dedicated to creating jobs, growing
businesses and fostering economic development. We currently
host various centers and programs that facilitate economic,
community and business development at the local, regional
and national levels. Our centers and programs provide
professional business advising, technical training, research,
market analysis and strategic planning for entrepreneurs,
business owners and community leaders. From the aspiring
entrepreneur to the experienced owner, we have a program
that can help with your small business needs.
technology
Layman’s Overview of Intellectual Property for Start-ups
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
April 9, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Understanding the Cloud
No Fee | DB 2.316
April 10, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
WordPress 101
No Fee | DB 2.316
April 29, 4 PM – 6 PM
Patent Strategy and Patent Searching
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
May 6, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
QuickBooks Series*
Advance $100/Door $120 | DB 1.402
Beginning with QuickBooks
May 7, 4 PM – 8 PM
Working with QuickBooks
May 14, 4 PM – 8 PM
Customizing QuickBooks
May 21, 4 PM – 8 PM
*MONEY SAVER!: $250 for all three or $100 each
business essentials
marketing
CONTRACTING
Business Start-Up Essentials
No Fee | DB 2.316
April 2, 9 AM – 12 PM (Honor’s Hall NB)
April 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
April 30, 9 AM – 12 PM (La Vernia)
May 1, 10 AM – 12 PM
May 6, 9 AM – 12 PM (Honor’s Hall NB)
May 19, 4 PM – 6 PM
June 5, 10 AM – 12 PM
June 18 4 PM – 6 PM
Marketing to the 4 Generations: Dealing with Co-Workers
No Fee
April 8, 9 AM – 12 PM (Honor’s Hall NB)
PTAC Orientation
No Fee | WP 1.103A
April 16, 9 AM – 10:30 AM
The Business Plan
Advance $40/Door $60 | DB 1.402
April 17, 9 AM – 12 PM
May 7, 9 AM – 12 PM
May 28, 9 AM – 12 PM (La Vernia, NO FEE)
May 28, 4 PM – 7 PM
June 9, 9 AM – 12 PM
June 25, 4 PM – 7 PM
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Franchise
No Fee | DB 2.316
May 19, 9 AM – 11:30 AM
specialty resources
Veteran’s Bootcamp
No Fee | WP 1.103A
April 21, 9 AM – 12 PM
May 19, 9 AM – 12 PM
June 23, May 19, 9 AM – 12 PM
15 Ways to Get Noticed Online
No Fee | DB 2.316
April 8, 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Linked In 101: Hands On Set Up
No Fee | DB 1.402
April 28, 6 PM – 8 PM
June 16, 6 PM – 8 PM
Marketing to the 4 Generations: Dealing with Customers
No Fee
May 7, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Seguin Coliseum)
May 13, 9 AM – 12 PM (Honor’s Hall NB)
Linked In 102: Hands On Using it Effectively
No Fee | DB 1.402
May 12, 6 PM – 8 PM
June 23, 6 PM – 8 PM
Show Me the Money: Running Online Offers and Promos
No Fee | DB 2.316
May 13, 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Online Marketing for Your Small Business
No Fee | DB 2.316
May 27, 4 PM – 6 PM
Federal Contracting Q & A Session
Advance $20/Door $30 | WP 1.103A
April 29, 12 PM – 2 PM
Government Sales Processes
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.100B
April 30, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Responding to a Request for Proposal: Hands On
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
May 5, 9 AM – 12 PM
How to Prepare a GSA Schedule
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
May 12, 10 AM – 12 PM
Dynamic Marketing Capability Brief
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
May 14, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Security Clearance
Advance $10/Door $20 | WP 1.103A
May 20, 10 AM – 11 AM
Cost Proposal
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
May 21, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Empower Your Small Business With the 8(a) Program
No Fee | WP 1.103A
May 28, 12 PM – 2 PM
Access to Capital
No Fee | WP 1.103A
April 30, 8 AM – 12 PM
Marketing is People! Getting to the Heart of Social Media
No Fee | DB 2.316
June10 , 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Government Contracting 101 for Veterans
No Fee | WP 1.103A
June 24, 9 AM – 12 PM
Search Engine Optimization 101
No Fee | DB 2.316
June24, 4 PM – 6 PM
Building a Proposal and Submitting an Offer
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 16, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Employer Services
CONTRACTING
Third Party Validation: Why you need it and how to get it?
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 4, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dealing With Difficult People
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
April 28, 9 AM – 12 PM
Introduction to GSA Schedules
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
April 2, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Small Business Basic of FAR (Federal Acquisition
Regulation)
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 18, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Making Your iPad Work for Your Business
No Fee | DB 2.316
June 12, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
HR “Hot Topic”
Advance $10/Door $20 | WP 1.103A
May 7, 12 PM – 2 PM
International
Employees or Independent Contractors
No Fee | DB 2.316
May 14, 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Understanding Government Contracting 101
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
April 7, 9 AM – 12 PM
The Basics: What Everyone Should Know About iPhone/iPad iOS
No Fee | DB 2.316
May 15, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Doing Business in Canada
Fee TBD | UTSA Downtown Campus
April 9, 9 AM – 12 PM
US-Mexico Oil and Gas Business Export Conference
Early Bird $95/ $135 | Omni Colonnade Hotel
May 8, 8 AM – 4PM
Employee Policy Handbook Clinic
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 11, 9 AM – 4 PM
Know Your Rights About Wages
No Fee | DB 2.316
June 11, 9:30 AM – 11 AM
All You Need to Know About HUB Zone and SBA Loans
No Fee | WP 1.103A
April 14, 12 PM – 2 PM
Women Owned Small Business Certification
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
April 16, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
GSA Marketing: 10 Ways to Capture Business
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
Peer Q & A: Local, State, and Federal Contracting
Strategies
Advance $20/Door $30 | WP 1.103A
June 25, 12 PM – 2 PM
How to do Business With UTSA
Advance $10/Door $20 | WP 1.103A
June 26, 12 PM – 2 PM
Davis Bacon Act
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 30, 9 AM – 12 PM
Service Contract Act
Advance $30/Door $40 | WP 1.103A
June 30, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM