STAFF REPORT
An adviser from the Small Business Development Center at Texas State University is scheduling free one-on-one consultations with businesspeople in Kyle and Buda.
Certified adviser Ray Mason will offer confidential counseling services for small-business owners and people who are looking to open a new business. He can answer questions about marketing, business plans, product development, tax or financial assistance, capitalizing on social media and other topics.
In Kyle, the consultations will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Call the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce at 512-268-4220 to set up an appointment.
In Buda, the consultations will be held the third Wednesday of the month beginning April 18 at First State Bank, at 1115 Main St. To schedule an appointment, call the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce at 512-295-9999.
For information about the Small Business Development Center, see www.business.txstate.edu/sbdc.
Funded in part by the U. S. Small Business Administration and Texas State University, the center is supported by a network of banks, chambers of commerce, and other economic development organizations in the region. The SBDC works with existing and startup small businesses to help them grow and compete in the global economy. SBDCs are available to provide assistance during every phase of the business life cycle in an effort to facilitate job creation, investment and economic growth for communities throughout Central Texas.
