An extensive, detailed 5-part virtual workshop series designed to elevate your business in the digital realm.
Prism
What is PRISM?
The University of Texas at Austin, along with Austin Technology Incubator and National Security Innovation Council (NSIC), secured a $5 million grant over a 4 year period to enhance semiconductor manufacturing for Defense technologies.
Purpose:
The grant aims to drive rapid innovation and streamline scaling processes.
SBDC Role:
Offering a limited series to prospective small business owners to participate in our exclusive “Preparing to SCALE - 5 Part Series (Virtual)”.
Designed for:
Companies aiming to move beyond incremental growth to true scaling.
What you'll gain:
- A comprehensive business approach
- Maximizing revenues and profits
- Fresh leadership perspectives
- Strategies to elevate your entire operation
Coverage Area:
All Texas companies are eligible to participate, but the primary area served includes the Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin/San Antonio metropolitan regions, covering 26 of Texas's 254 counties and nearly half the state's population. Both Dallas and Austin are major centers for semiconductor design and manufacturing, with many leading companies like Texas Instruments, AMD, and Apple located there. Dallas-Fort Worth also has a strong presence in the National Defense industry, while Austin fosters innovation in defense with organizations like Army Futures Command and AFWERX. San Antonio is known for its focus on cybersecurity and aerospace-defense manufacturing.
NEW Event Time/Dates:
Spring 2025: February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 6 (Thursdays)
Time (Virtual): 10am-12pm Central
To participate, business NAICS code must fall under the NAICS 33XXXX.
Join us to learn how to not just grow, but to scale your business effectively.
Topics We Will Cover:
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Workshop 1: Overview of Scaling and Operational Excellence
- Systemization and Automation
- Team Building and Delegation
- Client Acquisition and Retention
- Personal Development and Leadership
- Quality Control
- Financial Management and KPI’s
- Market Adaptation
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Workshop 2: Developing High Performance Leadership
- Principles of Persuasion
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication Strategy
- Manage Team Dynamics
- Create Proper Expectations Through Measuring Competency and Commitment
- Goal Setting and Business Planning
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Workshop 3: Maximizing Financial Performance
- Cutting Costs
- Managing Debt
- Boosting Revenue
- Managing Assets
- Managing Financial Positions
- Electronic Financial Organizer
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Workshop 4: Personnel and Risk Management
- Determining Talent Requirements
- Identifying Current Talent Competencies
- Upskilling Strategy
- Retention and Attraction Strategy
- Evaluating Systems and Their Tasks
- Avoidance of Risk
- Reduction of Risk
- Transference of Risk
- Acceptance of Risk
- Diversify Supply Chain Risk
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Workshop 5: Creating a Culture of Innovation
- Encourage the Creation of Ideas
- Cultivate Diverse Interactions
- Inspire with A Purpose
- Engage in Product/Service Improvement
- Implementation Strategies
PRISM Partners
The initiative partners with top research institutions and accelerators to provide small businesses access to advanced prototyping, manufacturing, and startup acceleration. These partnerships offer workforce training, supply chain integration, and commercialization opportunities for business growth.
Meet Our Presenter: Dr. Ron Collier
President of Collier Consulting Group, received his Ph.D. in instructional development from Purdue University. While attending Purdue, Dr. Collier also taught courses in computer technology, business development and instructional strategies.
After 15 years as a business educator and consultant, he became training coordinator for a major manufacturer of heating and air conditioning equipment and continued in that position for over seven years. During his tenure with the company, Ron was instrumental in the development of workshops, mini-courses and videotapes in the areas of business development and financial management, helping over 4000 service contractors develop double digit profitable and successful businesses.
In 1991, Dr. Collier established the Collier Consulting Group, becoming a business consultant to businesses all over North America. His group of professionals provides business development instruction, accounting services, individual consulting, specific software including Collier Flat Rate, Electronic Financial Officer, and ProfitTracker.
Dr. Collier utilizes a variety of tools to teach business management, including writing articles for various trade magazines, teaching workshops, and providing consulting and coaching services. In addition, he has worked closely with PHCC, ACCA, ARI, MSCA, MCA, American Home Shield, ASBDC and Chamber of Commerce offices to provide training, coaching, and continuing education for both service, manufacturing, and retail related businesses. He was also a contributor and developer of the program, How to Start a Small Business, at ASBDC East Texas Chapter which served over 600 businesses in Texas.
His newest contribution to business is his book: Profit is An Attitude: The Strategies You Need to Optimize Profits , detailing what it takes to not only grow, but scale your business successfully.
