by Trinity Valley SBDC | Jan 12, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
Understanding Merchant Payment Systems: What Small Businesses Need to Know For small business owners, choosing the right merchant payment system is about more than just taking money, it affects profit margins, customer experience, checkout speed, accounting, and even...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Jan 2, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners
Every January, I used to make a long list of New Year’s resolutions: wake up earlier, organize my office, finally get ahead on bookkeeping. And every year, by mid-February, that list was buried somewhere under a stack of invoices, unfulfilled and forgotten. One year,...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Dec 26, 2025 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners
As the year winds down in East Texas, small business owners across Kaufman, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt, and Rains Counties shift into planning mode. December doesn’t just bring holiday sales, it brings one of the most important seasons for evaluating, organizing,...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Dec 12, 2025 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners
Year-end inventory is more than counting products on a shelf, it is a critical part of financial accuracy, tax preparation, and strategic growth planning. For small businesses across Kaufman, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt, and Rains Counties, a well-executed...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Dec 5, 2025 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Small Business Owners
The Power of Pricing in Small Business Pricing is one of the most critical decisions a small business owner can make. It influences your profit margins, your brand image, and how customers perceive value. For businesses across Kaufman, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt,...
by TVCC SBDC | Oct 13, 2025 | Business Value, Exit Planning, Succession Planning
Business value and business succession planning is a topic which should be considered with thought and careful planning in advance with plenty of time for consideration. One might consider advise from a CPA, attorney, business broker, banker, or other mentor. Whether...
