# Event Details - **Event Name**: Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: The “Let's Talk Business Series”, a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state, and local small business resources.About this EventWhether you're a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment. Participants may attend one, two, six, or all sessions.Session 2 – The Importance of a Business PlanA good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business.Business plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment.This session presented by UTRGV Small Business Development Center and will provide information on the power of business planning and why it’s important to prepare a business plan.A sound business plan will:Define and focus on your business objectiveBe an essential part of the loan application processBe used to obtain advice from expertsUncover omissions and/or weaknesses in the business idea & planning processThe key components of a business plan - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harlingen/lets-talk-business-the-importance-of-a-business-plan/100001979762158911 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harlingen - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office - **lat**: 26.1894052 - **long**: -97.67033219999996 - **full address**: SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, 2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8fb100f525dba17a3cb1a61578d314bd9091146652e099182aca4a3630fc0a9e-rimg-w940-h470-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1768058077 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan being held? - **A:** Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am at SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, 2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan? - **A:** Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan is organized by SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Let's Talk Business-The Importance of a Business Plan is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harlingen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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