Trace HIM Women's Business Center

"Bringing Visions to Past"
THWBC Programs Overview

The Trace HIM Women’s Business Center is constantly evolving our program choices to best serve women
entrepreneurs. In the past we have offered some programs that we no longer offer and we are currently offering new
programs as well. Please call us if you need any clarification or have any questions about which THWBC program is
right for you.

Business Development and Management:  THWBC are dedicated to providing current information and training that
will assist entrepreneurs in starting and managing their own business.  Whether it is a For Profit entity or a Non Profit
entity, we will conduct in depth training on business skills, marketing, government resources, how to apply and
qualify for loans, record keeping and management in order to properly prepare individuals to start, begin, function,
operate and continue in their business.
                                                              





































































































Special Programs - Financial Management
In addition, the THWBC will be offering Financial Management courses that is developed specifically for women who
has a desire to come out of debt, save for the future and invest in their tomorrow.  Individuals will learn how to take a
personal financial evaluation of their current situation and use that assessment to start a plan, begin to budget and
save, and continue on to financial freedom. This eight session workshop will also cover how to obtain, read, and
correct your personal credit report in order to obtain a business loan.

The THWBC will provide assistance with For Profit and Non Profit Incorporation, developing board of directors,
bylaws, applying for tax exempt status, fund raising programs and much more.   
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For Profit Development
Non Profit Development
    “Write the Vision and Make It Plain”
             Business Plan Development


The THWBC guides you through the process of creating a
business plan in six sessions that fully develops each
element of the business plan, provide required business
counseling and examples that will enable each
entrepreneur to have a self-made product on completion.  

Business Plan Development Part I – 2 hours
-        The Executive Summary

Business Plan Development Part II – 2 hours
-        The Market Analysis

Business Plan Development Part III – 2 hours
-        Company Description
-        Organization & Management

Business Plan Development Part IV – 2 hours
-        Marketing & Sales Management

Business Plan Development Part V – 2hours
-        Service or Product Line
-        Funding Request

Business Plan Development Part VI – 2 hours
-        Financials
-        Appendix
              “Obeying the Laws of the Land”
                      Legal Requirements


The THWBC guides you through the process of
deciding a business structure, registering your
business name, obtaining permits and licenses and
registering for trademarks, service marks, and
copyrights.  

Business Structure Basics – 2 hours
-        Sole Proprietorship
-        Partnership
-        Limited Liability Company
-        Non Profit Development
-        Corporations (C Corps and S Corp)

Registering Your Business in Texas – 2 hours
-        Registering your business name
-        City and county requirements
-        State requirements
-        Federal requirements
-        EIN

Protecting Your Idea – 2 hours
-        Patents
-        Copyrights
-        Trademarks
-        Service Marks
           “Investing Your Money Wisely”
                  Getting the Word Out

In these two sessions, the THWBC guides women
entrepreneurs through the process of cost effective
marketing and advertising methods in For Profit and Non
Profit entities.

Marketing – 2 hours
-        Email
-        Postcard
-        Newsletters
-        Brochures
-        Business Cards


Advertising – 2 hours
-        Phone Book
-        Newspaper
-        Radio
-        Television
Website Development – 2 hours
-        providers
                   Managing Your Business


This workshop covers a thorough overview of record
keeping, insurance, filing requirements for employers
and how to monitor your progress.

Managing Employees – 2 hours
-        Employees vs Contractors
-        Hiring Employees
-        Reporting requirements
-        Labor Laws
-        Wage Requirements
-        Benefits

Insurance – 2 hours
-        Errors and Omissions
-        Liability
-        Product Liability
-        Internet Business Insurance
-        Worker’s Compensation
-        Criminal Insurance
-        Malpractice
-        Home Based Business Insurance

Recordkeeping – 2 hours Business
-        Purchases
-        Sales
-        Payroll
-        Expenses
-        Mileage

Business Accounting – 2 hours
-        Cash or Accrual
-        Accounts Payable
-        Accounts Receivable
-        Payroll
                     Paying Your Taxes

The THWBC guides entrepreneurs through the process of
continuing on in business by paying taxes that is required
when operating as a business owner. This five session
course gives an understanding to taxation that will ultimately
be an important factor to the success of business
ownership.

Business Taxes – 2 hours
-        Income Tax
-        Self Employment Tax
-        Employment Tax
-        Excise Tax

State Taxes – 2 hours
-        Sales & Use Tax
-        Franchise Tax
-        Property Tax
-        Industry specific Tax
-        Local Tax

Forms and Publications – 2 hours
-        Sole Proprietorship
-        Partnership
-        Limited Liability Company
-        Corporations
-        Non Profit

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) – 2 hours
-        Enrollment
-        Use
                            Non Profit Basics


The THWBC guides entrepreneurs through the
process of developing an non profit organization.





State Filing Requirements - 2 hours
- Constitution
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Board of Directors
- 501(c)3 status
- tax reporting
- Payroll
- Charitable donations