Financial Foundations for Small Business Success | Houston Center SBDC

Running a successful business requires more than a great product or service. It requires understanding your finances. This interactive class will help you build a strong financial foundation by covering essential topics such as bookkeeping, business structures, taxes, W-9s and 1099 reporting, and understanding key financial metrics. Through practical examples and interactive activities inspired by the Money Heroes financial education initiative, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions that support long-term business success.

Highlights:

• Understand the key financial numbers every business owner should monitor
• Learn best practices for separating personal and business finances
• Recognize common tax, sales tax, and W-9/1099 compliance mistakes
• Understand the importance of business credit and selecting the appropriate business structure
• Leave with practical tools and a 30-day action plan to strengthen your business finances

This session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and established small business owners who want to strengthen their financial knowledge, improve compliance, and make more informed business decisions.

Speaker:

      Donisha Wright, MBA, Owner, Wright Bookkeeping & Financial Services LLC

Donisha R. Wright, MBA, is the owner of Wright Bookkeeping & Financial Services LLC and brings more than 20 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and financial consulting. She is an Intuit QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, former IRS Revenue Agent, and founder of Money Heroes, a financial literacy initiative that helps entrepreneurs make informed financial decisions.

It is imperative to add centeric@ic.sbdc.uhbauer.org to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations and links.

Please Note:

• Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
• The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
• Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
• If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
• Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
• No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
• Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.