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In this issue of the Texas State SBDC Newsletter...
THE BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS EXPLAINED
Traditionally, when entrepreneurs think of a business, the first thing they think of is the business plan. A business plan details the business models and key things a business does. However, the problem now is that things are so rapidly moving that by the time you finish your business plan, the market reality might have already changed. Moreover, for many people business plan creation is such an intimidating task that they use this as an excuse to procrastinate the starting of their business. 

The Business Model Canvas is a way to think about the business in a visual and intuitive way. You can lay out your entire business on one page. Click on the image above to learn more. Ready to create your own Business Model Canvas? Join us at the next Spectrum event!
October 14th, from 1:00 - 5:00pm
900 South Capital of Texas Highway
Las Cimas IV, Fifth Floor
Austin, TX 78746-5546
Cost: $25.00
Register Here
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
MedTechTX2015

Randall Crowder
Hugh Forrest
Clay Johnston
Nicholas Pachuda
Tim Blair

Teresa Ridenhour
John Bernero
Dr. Aaron Ali
Michael Douglas
Bill Hulsey
Joe Skraba
Tom Ortman
John Shumaker
Gray McDord
Paul Lambert
Ibim Tariah
Robert Benkowski
Suzan Olson
Connie Luthy
Mike Millard
Paul Evers
Cory HallamHall Martin
Click on the images above to learn more about the panelists and keynote speakers who will be sharing their stories and best practices at MedTechTX2015! Meet them in person in the "Connecting Room" after each session and visit with them at the Happy Hour from 5-7 pm. Register early for best seating- first 280 registrants get seating in the main ballroom. Overflow seating will be available in an adjoining room with AV feed.
 
November 5, 2015
8:00 am - 5:00 pm 
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Happy Hour Social
Norris Conference Center - Austin
Event Website:  MedTechTX.org
Early Bird Rate of $119 Ends 10/12/2015
Regular Registration:  $149
Event Contact:  Mike Breck | mgb78@txstate.edu  |  512.716.4822
Sponsored by:
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LeeHayes
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Emergo Group
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TempleHealthBioscienceDistrict 
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TEXAS STATE SBDC GLOBAL CLASSROOM
Online Training When It's Convenient for You!
Free Course of the Month
Cloud Computing
October 2015:  IT - Cloud Computing (Introduction)
This course discusses common myths and concerns; examines the three main service models; and the new terminology involved in Cloud computing. The audience for this course includes IT personnel, data managers, systems analysts and users interested in an introduction to Cloud technology.
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OCTOBER
10/15    Crowdfunding 101 (BiGAUSTIN)
10/23    Introduction to QuickBooks (Austin)
10/29    Innovative Mobility Solutions (Austin) 
10/29    Affordable Care Act 101 (Online)
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 
11/4         DIY Video (SBDC Round Rock Office)
11/5         MedTechTX2015 (Austin)

We're not offering "Business Plan" training anymore because we feel strongly that before you start writing your business plan you need to really think through your business model. Are you selling something people want? Are you targeting the right customer segments? Work through your business model first to get validation of your "business plan." We can show you how this Wednesday-please join us!

Donna Taylor

Assistant Director, Training Development at Texas State SBDC

1555 University Blvd. | Suite 265 | Round Rock  TX | 78665

drt54@txstate.edu 

www.AustinSmallBusinessAnswers.com 

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The Texas State Small Business Development Center is partially funded by a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the SBA through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors' or participants' opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services. A limited number of free or reduced price tickets may be available for some events. All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: 7719 Wood Hollow Dr., Suite 211, Austin, TX 78731. Email: sbdc@txstate.edu, phone: 512.610.0996.     
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