TAMIU SBDC Offers Small Business Management Program for Future Business Owners

Texas A&M International University’s Small Business Development Center (TAMIU SBDC) will once again offer a distinctive program for entrepreneurs who want to start, expand, or improve their business.

The Small Business Management Program (SBMP) is a hybrid classroom learning program delivered by professionals, including attorneys, accountants, marketing specialists, and certified business consultants. It includes 10 courses designed to help business owners network, learn about relevant management issues, and define their company’s priorities.

Individuals interested in the program are encouraged to apply at https://www.tamiu.edu/sbdc/sbmp.shtml

The registration deadline for the upcoming cohort is Oct. 2, 2026. Limited spots are available.

SBMP courses take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. 

Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion and are invited to attend a graduation ceremony.

Course topics include Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Payroll, Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs, Marketing Basics, Small Business Tax Duties, Simplifying the Hiring Process, The Art of Starting a Business, Managing Cash Flow, and Building Your Personal and Business Financial Game Plan.

Participants will not only expand their career potential by enrolling in these courses but also gain access to numerous SBDC tools to improve the effectiveness of their business operations and achieve their goals.

TAMIU’s SBDC assists small businesses in Jim Hogg, Webb, and Zapata counties with no-cost confidential advising services, low-cost to no-cost training, and market research.

For more information, contact TAMIU SBDC at 956.326.2827 or visit https://go.tamiu.edu/sbdcshop to register and join the upcoming SBMP cohort.