Business Plan Basics with AI Insights | Houston Center SBDC

Developing a business plan starts with setting realistic goals and knowing your numbers. In this session, you'll learn the key elements of a business plan, what lenders look for when evaluating financing requests, and how to prepare for your next steps. You'll also see how AI can serve as a thinking partner to explore ideas and ask better questions.

Highlights:

• Understand the key elements of a business plan
• Analyze market conditions
• Estimate startup or expansion costs
• Explore financing options and lender expectations
• Use AI to evaluate ideas and identify gaps in your planning

This session is intended for entrepreneurs and existing business owners who want to learn how to organize their business ideas, prepare for financing conversations, and use AI to support better decision making.

Speakers:

      Jimmy Nguyen, Business Advisor, Houston Center SBDC
      Daniel Luu, Business Advisor, Houston Center SBDC
      Paul Cheong, Senior Vice President and Senior Lending Officer, Metro City Bank

Light refreshments provided by Metro City Bank.

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.