Begoña Calderón Lozano, originally from Cádiz, Spain, graduated in Journalism from the University of Seville just two months ago and also embarked on a course called MasterClass at the School of Reporters of Andalusia in Seville. When she’s not immersed in the world of news, she shows her passion for volleyball and fashion and even takes thrilling motorcycle rides through the Sierra de Cádiz with her father. She’s no stranger to adrenaline, having parachuted from an airplane at an astounding 4,600 meters high. Her journey to EGBI in Austin began as a result of an online volunteer search, and since then, she has been enjoying the satisfaction of helping others while expanding her professional and personal horizons. The most exciting experience for her so far has been recording a podcast, something she will surely remember forever.
Share a fun fact with us:
A fun fact about me is that I enjoy extreme sports. A year ago, I parachuted from an airplane at 4,600 meters high. I also consider myself a very adventurous person, always eager to explore new things.
How did you first get involved with EGBI? I’ve only been in Austin for 2 months, and I found EGBI on a volunteer website. My first contact with EGBI was at an event, and I felt so comfortable that I didn’t hesitate to help them for these 2 months.
Why are you a volunteer for EGBI? Helping people is a very satisfying feeling. It’s a way to make yourself happy because you’re helping others, and others are helping you. You grow as a person and create a unique experience. I’ve met wonderful people.
How has your collaboration with EGBI helped you grow professionally and personally? I couldn’t have chosen a better volunteer opportunity with EGBI. In terms of professional growth, I’ve been doing translations and writing for the blog, which has helped me learn new vocabulary in English. I’ve had the opportunity to host the La Incubadora Podcast and conduct interviews in both Spanish and English. Personally, I’ve been able to grow as a person, face new situations, and that has made me mature in other ways.
What was the most rewarding experience you had while working as a volunteer at EGBI? The opportunity to record the podcast has been the most fulfilling experience. I am immensely grateful to EGBI for having me and giving me this opportunity that I will never forget. I couldn’t be happier with this experience.
Why do you think others should volunteer or support EGBI? Being a volunteer for EGBI is a way to help others. You grow as a person, and it’s beautiful to see how EGBI gets involved with you to make you feel comfortable. I thank them for everything; they are wonderful people, and in no time, they made me feel at home.
Born in Mexico and raised in Escondido, California, Patricia Correa eventually moved to Texas and has lived there for 27 years. She has owned her welding business, Cornerstone Welding, for 15 years. She has always had a entrepreneur spirit – after owning several businesses in the past like a food truck, bridal store, wedding planner/decor and even e-commerce, her welding business has been her number one priority. Patricia is married to her husband, Juan Correa, and currently run the business together. She is the mother of 6 (2 boys and 4 girls). As a family, they not only work for our family business, but also have a passion for serving in God’s ministry. Together they lead a church group in Bastrop TX. Patricia says that her purpose is helping anywhere she can be of service.
Patricia shares her experience as a client at EGBI.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
My story as an immigrant was issued in a book called “The Truth in our Stories”.
“The business knowledge EGBI provided helped me build a better structured business.” Patricia Correa
Tell us about your business.
My business offers mobile welding services. We have a shop in Bastrop where we fabricate and do custom work from fencing, railing, to structural steel.
I found out about EGBi through a friend who is also a EGBI client.
How did EGBI help your business? What service did you benefit from?
I took all the business courses. My business was lacking the fundamentals of business management. The business knowledge EGBI provided helped me build a better structured business. It helped me understand financial accounting and EGBI also helped me set up my own Quickbooks account. I learned about business entities which led me to create the best one for my business. This has helped me with lowering taxes.
Why should people consider supporting an organization like EGBI?
They are very informative and the instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. They cared for my unique needs and concerns, and helped me develop the skills necessary to be even more successful. My biggest victory is an increase of 40% gross revenue and my profit margins went up at the same level. The business coaching workshops have been incredibly valuable in helping me grow as a business woman managing my business and also helped bridge my knowledge deficit. I highly recommend EGBI to any small business owner.
EGBI provides training, coaching, and support to aspiring and existing business owners who face barriers to growing a successful business. If you would like to support our efforts, please visit our website https://egbi.org/donate/.
Meet Ava Dasari, a summer program intern at EGBI. Ava is very passionate about business, especially in the realm of small businesses. Ava was born in Austin, Texas, and has lived there ever since. In her free time, she likes to listen to music, spend time with her friends, and bake for her friends and family.
Ava shares her experience at EGBI with you.
Share a fun fact with us.
I am really passionate about debate, and I’ve been debating in school for almost 4 years now. Debate allows me to express myself, while also traveling, and bonding with my teammates.
How did you first get involved with EGBI?
I first got involved with EGBI because I wanted to get hands-on experience with the business world, and learn about consulting. After researching, I came across the city of Austin Internship program, where I was paired with EGBI as my site for this internship.
Why do you intern for EGBI?
EGBI heavily aligns with my values as an intern. I love helping small businesses kickstart, and I love giving back to my community. I intern for EGBI because it provides me with valuable insight into the business world, while also helping me gain hands-on experience. Through my experiences at EGBI, I know I have expanded my knowledge about small businesses, but also gained skills in marketing, pricing, entrepreneurship, and graphic design.
How has your involvement with EGBI helped you grow professionally and personally?
Professionally, EGBI has helped me by teaching me important skills about marketing, investment, and small business consulting. I have made connections within the business world, and I know these skills will last me a lifetime. Personally, EGBI has helped me by growing my communication skills. By communicating with different clients, I am able to learn how to understand many different types of people, and provide solutions to their unique problems.
Want to get involved ? Contact us to find out how you can volunteer or donate.
Meet Neel Kakkad, an intern at EGBI . He’s going into his senior year in Austin, Texas. Neel was born in Boston, and moved to Austin before middle school. In his free time, he likes to watch TV, meet his friends, and go to the gym.
Neel shares his experiences at EGBI.
Share a fun fact with us.
I really enjoy playing sports, and I especially love soccer. I have been playing soccer for 13 years now and currently play for my high school’s team.
How did you first get involved with EGBI?
I first got involved with EGBI through the City of Austin’s high school internship program. EGBI’s practices and values intersected with my own and I am glad that I got placed as an intern here.
Why do you intern for EGBI?
Participating in the internship program at EGBI presents a valuable chance for me to acquire practical knowledge, enhance my professional skills, and gain real-world experience that will have a significant positive impact on my future. I have thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the diverse range of services EGBI offers to business owners, and this internship provides me with an exciting opportunity to further explore and develop my interests in this field. Through my experiences at EGBI, I not only expand my knowledge but also gain valuable insights about myself and cultivate my long-term goals.
How has your involvement with EGBI helped you grow professionally and personally?
EGBI has provided me with the opportunity to pursue my passion for business, develop skills, and also make a meaningful impact on small businesses. I have not only gained knowledge, but my involvement with EGBI has allowed me to interact with many clients and new people, developing my interpersonal skills as well.
Want to get involved ? Contact us to find out how you can volunteer or donate.
Josephine is an incoming sophomore in Central Texas. While she was born in Florida, Josephine has lived in Texas for almost her entire life and considers herself to be a seasoned Austinite (despite never having attended ACL). At school, she is the sophomore class president and participates in DECA, extemporaneous speaking, and pole vaulting. She enjoys photography, hiking, painting, and watching movies in empty theaters.
Josephine shares a little bit of her experience at EGBI.
Share a fun fact with us. I am an avid crystal collector. Currently, my obsessions are with citrine and rainbow amethyst. My favorite thing about crystals is taking great pictures and sharing them with everyone.
How did you first get involved with EGBI? I first became involved with EGBI through the City of Austin’s youth internship program. The program essentially matched me with an organization that aligned with my professional goals, and I was matched with this non-profit.
Why do you intern for EGBI? My passion in business and desire to gain experience in marketing has led me to interning here for EGBI. EGBI’s mission to empower both aspiring and established small-business owners resonates with my personal philosophy and this internship allows me to make an impact on the surrounding community.
How has your involvement with EGBI helped you grow professionally and personally? My involvement as a marketing intern has helped me grow in ways I previously could not have imagined. This experience has given me first-hand experience in the professional world and has taught me life-long skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving. I am more than grateful for this opportunity and am excited to pursue my development in business. EGBI provides training, coaching, and support to aspiring and existing business owners who face barriers to growing a successful business.
Want to get involved ? Contact us to find out how you can volunteer or donate.
A business plan is the foundation of your business. Develop a useful plan to open your business. Build your financial projections and your marketing plan so that you will know
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A business plan is the foundation of your business. Develop a useful plan to open your business. Build your financial projections and your marketing plan so that you will know how to launch your business. Use your business plan as a roadmap to structure, administer, and grow your new business. Local subject matter experts assist you to develop your strategy for your business.
The cost for BUILD Your Business Plan for all 8 classes is only $25 due to the generousity of City of Austin .
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August 22 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm - October 10 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Desarrolla un plan útil para abrir tu negocio. Construye tus proyecciones financieras y tu plan de marketing para saber cómo lanzar tu negocio. Los expertos locales en la materia te
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Desarrolla un plan útil para abrir tu negocio. Construye tus proyecciones financieras y tu plan de marketing para saber cómo lanzar tu negocio. Los expertos locales en la materia te ayudarán a desarrollar la estrategia para tu negocio.
Desarrolla el plan para tu negocio es una serie de 8 talleres.. En 2023, los talleres se realizan en las siguientes fechas:
Del 24 de agusto al 12 de octubre de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. los jueves
El costo del curso Desarrolla el plan para tu negocio para las 8 clases es solo $25 debido a la generosidad de la ciudad de Austin.
Time
August 24 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - October 12 (Thursday) 8:00 pm
Let’s come together again to celebrate the accomplishments of EGBI and its clients. Celebrating Success luncheon will be held on October 19th, 2023, at the Norris Conference Center 2525 W
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Let’s come together again to celebrate the accomplishments of EGBI and its clients. Celebrating Success luncheon will be held on October 19th, 2023, at the Norris Conference Center 2525 W Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757 in the Red Oak Ballroom. In keeping with tradition, we will showcase products and services with our EGBI small business expo, where you and other attendees will be able to purchase different items and services from local small businesses.
We hope you will consider supporting EGBI’s Celebrating Success. The success of our programs and services is dependent upon the support of our investors. Thank you in advance for your willingness to support EGBI and our local small businesses.
Sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the year. Your support helps us connect individuals to the resources and education they need to make them successful business owners. As you may know, although Austin is an awesome city for small businesses, not everyone has equal access to great resources. We hope you view this as an opportunity that needs to be addressed, and that you join our efforts and help us create, grow and sustain successful grassroots businesses, contributing to Austin’s economy and the prosperity of their families.
Please click here to view our Sponsorship levels, fill out the form and contact Monica Peña, monica@egbi.org (512-928-2594) with any questions or comments.
If you are an EGBI client and would like to participate in this year’s event, please contact Monica Peña (monica@egbi.org).
Únase a nosotros para una serie de cinco talleres que lo ayudarán a establecer las bases de su negocio. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas, obtener guías paso a paso
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Únase a nosotros para una serie de cinco talleres que lo ayudarán a establecer las bases de su negocio. Tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas, obtener guías paso a paso y conocer a expertos en negocios y otras personas que comienzan su viaje de negocios pequeños. Los temas incluyen:
Configuración de su presencia en línea
Mantenimiento de Registros Financieros
Cómo Manejar el Riesgo y Proteger tu Negocio
Tácticas de marketing para principiantes
Resumen de Impuestos Comerciales
Endeudarse: lo que debe saber sobre los préstamos comerciales
El costo del curso ADMINISTRA TU NEGOCIO para las 6 clases es solo $25 debido a la generosidad de la ciudad de Austin.
Time
October 24 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm - December 5 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Join us for a series of five workshops that will help you set up the foundation of your business. You will have a chance to ask questions, get step by
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Join us for a series of five workshops that will help you set up the foundation of your business. You will have a chance to ask questions, get step by step guides and meet biz experts and others starting out in their small business journey. Topics include:
Setting Up your Online Presence
Financial Record Keeping
Managing Risk/Protecting Your Business
Marketing Tactics for Beginners
Business Taxes Overview
Getting into Debt: What you should know about business loans.
The cost for Manage Your Business for all 6 classes is only $25 due to the generousity of City of Austin.
Time
October 26 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - December 7 (Thursday) 8:00 pm
