In this QuickBooks workshop, Certified Public Accountant and small business owner Richard Garcia completes the introduction to the basic features of QuickBooks and provides more in-depth, hands-on practice in a computer lab. Topics covered in this workshop include: using other accounts in QuickBooks (credit card, asset, liability & equity), entering sales and invoices, receiving payments and making deposits, entering and paying bills, setting up inventory and tracking and paying sales tax. Prerequisites: Participants must be computer literate. Some knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting application is preferred. The desktop version of QuickBooks is used for this series. This class is not recommended for online QuickBooks users, as it is very different than the desktop version. Food is not permitted in the computer lab, but drinks with a secure lid are permitted.

This workshop is designed for both current and potential business owners. Learn about the major legal pitfalls small business owner's encounter, and steps to take to avoid falling into the 'trap'. Rebecca Smith, attorney and counselor at law, will lead the presentation of the five major pitfalls business owners encounter and how to avoid them. Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the Firstmark Credit Union, Training Room A/B located at 2023 Gold Canyon Drive, San Antonio, TX 78232. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: [email protected]

Join the UTSA SBDC and digital marketing experts for a comprehensive day of digital marketing. More information coming soon. Instructions: The fee for this workshop is $50.00 with advance payment or $75.00 at the door. Please note that while multiple workshop registrations can be made, only one payment can be made at a time. The workshop will be held at the Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call or email.

In this advanced QuickBooks workshop, Certified Public Accountant and small business owner Richard Garcia will lead participants through advanced QuickBooks concepts and teach them how to customize QuickBooks to meet their needs. Topics covered in this workshop include: analyzing financial data, doing payroll with QuickBooks, estimating and progress invoicing, tracking time, customizing form and writing letters. Additionally, the instructor, SBDC QuickBooks Pro Advisors and UTSA senior level accounting students will spend individual time with participants helping set up and modify their companies on QuickBooks. Prerequisites: Participants must be computer literate. Some knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting application is preferred. The desktop version of QuickBooks is used for this series.

Smart Contacts: Meet the federal financial services regulators, who together make more than $1 billion in annual purchases. Network with the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center San Antonio, the Small Business Development Center, Network Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and many more. Smart Contracts: Learn from noted authorities with decades of federal contract consulting experience. They will help you write smart, winning proposals and use competitive intelligence to collect data essential for smart bidding decisions. Hosted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Department of the Treasury, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Housing Finance Agency, National Credit Union Administration, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Securities and Exchange Commission in collaboration with the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center San Antonio.

Come learn best tax and bookkeeping practices for business owners including: how to choose the right entity, which forms to file and more with Marco Flores and the UTSA SBDC. This workshop will also discuss the importance of hiring the right professionals to support your business and limit the risk of government audits. Instructions: This is a no-cost event! Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. The workshop will be held at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Durango Building, Room 2.316. Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort. If you should have any questions, feel free to call: 210-458-2460 or email: [email protected] To find information regarding directions and parking, please go to: http://bit.ly/SASBDCmap.