Go out and vote!
Go out and vote!!! Your voice matters! Office In America Co.: Bring possibilities to your business. We are your business service provider in corporate address, office space, co-working space, personal assistant, mail handling, conference room, meeting space, phone number, fax number and more. Are you looking for an office space to rent? For a free tour of your next office and a one day free pass, call us now at +1.713.893.1400 in partnership with ...
Bill Gates’s 11 Rules 2 of 11
Bill Gates's 11 Rules 2 of 11 Rule 02: The world won’t care about your self-esteem The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself • Office In America Co. Bring possibilities to your business. We are your business service provider in corporate address, office space, co-working space, personal assistant, mail handling, conference room, meeting space, phone number, fax number and more. Are you trying to bring success to your business? Visit us to learn more at OfficeInAmerica.com Resource: Motherboard...
7th Annual Veteran Job Fair & Resources
Join the SBA Houston District Office at the 7th Annual Veteran Job Fair. Come by the SBA booth and receive information about starting or expanding your business. The SBA staff will be available to answer any and all questions about our programs and services. When: Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: Houston Community College (HCC) Learning Hub - Multi-Purpose Room 6815 Rustic Street, Building D Houston, TX 77087 The event is free, however, seating is limited and registration is required. If you are a veteran or service-disabled veteran, SBA has resources to help you start and grow your small business. From creating a business plan to finding your first customer, we're...
3 Ways to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
3 Ways to Be a Successful Entrepreneur Being an entrepreneur or solopreneur is almost like being a middle schooler. There is no manual books or classes to prepare you for it. Billionaires will tell you great slogans to make your day, but they don’t typically share the hard work that comes with being a business owner. Here are some key essential elements of how to be a successful business owner. 1. Track your effort The most common problem for entrepreneurs especially the ones still struggling is the lack of tracking effort. Entrepreneurs start their endeavor for many reasons. Some were laid off. Some won a lottery. Some were...
Celebrate Veterans Small Business Week with SBA
October 31 kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week! Here are a few ways you can celebrate with SBA: Attend one of SBA's local events Take advantage of SBA's resources to help you start or grow a business Share your business story or picture with SBA using the hashtag #MyVetBiz Follow SBA on Twitter and like SBA on Facebook for business tips Contracting Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs This self-paced training exercise is an introduction to federal contracting opportunities for veterans. Topics include basic information about veteran-owned businesses and opportunities, services available to small veteran-owned businesses, small business incentives, and government procurement methods. Blog | How Prepare for a Trade Show and...
Cyber Security Twitter Chat | The Pros & Cons of Being the Boss
Tips for Small Business Cyber Security Twitter Chat | #SBAchat Tuesday, October 25 | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, join us on Tuesday, October 25 at 3:00 PM ET for a Twitter chat on cyber security for small business. In addition to helpful advice, tips, and tricks, we’ll be asking leading experts about emerging threats every small business owner needs to know about. Follow along and share your ideas using the hashtag #SBAchat. Participants include @SBAgov (Moderator), @DnBB2B, @LegalZoom, @Expensify, @DashDataInc, @Sonny_H of @BoxHQ, @Bench, @SCOREMentors, @Paychex, @Cindy_Bates of @Microsoft, @StaySafeOnline 10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them)...
The Best Advice By Marc Lowell Andreessen
The Best Advice By Marc Lowell Andreessen Marc Lowell Andreessen best advice: Read Steve Martin’s book “Born Standing Up.” Seriously. ‘Be so good they can’t ignore you.’” • Office In America Co. Bring possibilities to your business. We are your business service provider in corporate address, office space, co-working space, personal assistant, mail handling, conference room, meeting space, phone number, fax number and more. Are you looking for an office space to rent? Visit us to learn more at OfficeInAmerica.com Resource: Business Insider...
A Day Summit with the Nigerian Vice President
Join the SBA Houston District Office and the Nigerian Initiative for Economic Development (NIED) for "Opportunities in Nigeria: Infrastructure Development", a special business and investment summit. The guest speaker is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yesi Osinbajo. When: Friday, October 28, 2016 9am - 2pm Where: Marriott Houston Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042 Seating is limited and registration is required. SBA offers a variety of programs and services. Understanding them is the first step towards receiving assistance. Whether you are just getting started or you are an existing business ready to expand, attend this workshop to learn about SBA loan programs and how...
These Are the Tricks Top Marketers Use to Build Their Brands
With so much noise from advertisements, prospects want to see social proof before buying. BY JOHN WHITE Founder and CMO, Social Marketing Solutions The proof is in the pudding. How many times have we heard that? However, when comes to building a brand it holds true 100 percent of the time. When companies have social proof of repeated positive interactions with their customers it builds trust in the marketplace which increases conversion rates of new customers. Traditional advertising efforts are declining in their effectiveness. Consumers have been marketed to so profusely that they have become resistant to almost all claims made in advertisements. I received yet another phone book on my doorstep...
Crowdfunding – An Alternative Source of Funding
Over the last several years crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular funding option for both entrepreneurs and investors: It is convenient. Validates your concept. Reduces business risk. Provides a real-time feedback. Great marketing tool During this workshop you will learn: Who is suited for Crowdfunding Raising cash in return for rewards/awards, using Crowdfunding Raising cash in return for equity, using Crowdfunding Detailed steps in an awards-based Crowdfunding campaign Marketing using Crowdfunding Leave this workshop with knowledge about this increasingly important and often misunderstood topic Fee $25 ($30 at site) includes refreshments FREE for the first 10 Veterans who register after October 11, thanks to a grant by Capital One...