by Trinity Valley SBDC | Jul 15, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Human Resources, Legal, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
Running a small business today isn’t what it was twenty years ago. It certainly looks a lot different when comparing before, during and after the Pandemic. Employees have different expectations, technology has changed how we work, and business owners are...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Jun 30, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Legal, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
A few years ago, a small business owner in the Trinity Valley decided to take their products online. Business was good at local events, community markets, and through word-of-mouth referrals, but they figured a website might bring in a few extra sales. At first, it...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | May 29, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Small Business Owners
If you’ve filled up your gas tank lately or walked through a grocery store, you’ve probably noticed the same thing your customers have: everything feels more expensive. And in reality, everything IS more expensive. Across Kaufman, Henderson, Anderson, Van...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | May 22, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Exit Planning, Small Business Owners, Succession Planning
Running a small business often feels like juggling ten jobs at once. One day you’re handling customer service, the next you’re troubleshooting payroll, training staff, or solving operational issues on the fly. That may work in the early stages of business...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | May 15, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners
For many small businesses, state and local government contracting is the ideal place to begin. Compared to federal opportunities, these contracts are often more accessible, faster-moving, and better aligned with small business capacity. See our previous blog related...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | May 11, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Government Contracting, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
Each year, the federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts to small businesses. The key is understanding how the system works, and how to position your business to compete. Government contracting can feel intimidating at first glance, but for small...
