by Trinity Valley SBDC | Aug 6, 2026 | Business Value, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
A few years ago, an East Texas business owner started making custom cedar outdoor furniture. The craftsmanship was excellent, customers loved the product, and orders kept coming in. At first, pricing seemed simple enough. The owner looked around at what competitors...
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 | Jun 12, 2026 | Human Resources, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
Is your business management style sus while you’re out here thinking it’s still rad? Does your marketing feel fresh to you but cringe to everyone under 35? One employee says “awesome,” another says “say less,” and your intern just replied “it’s giving confusion.”...
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...
by Trinity Valley SBDC | Apr 30, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Small Business Owners, Start-ups
If you own a small business, you have probably heard people use the words marketing and advertising like they mean the same thing. They are related, but they are not identical. Knowing the difference can help you spend your time and money more wisely. For...
