Streamlining Business Finances with QuickBooks

This month at Al-Tijaarat Al-Raabeheh Houston, hosted another insightful Biz & Chai webinar, diving into a topic that resonates with many small and medium-sized business owners: streamlining accounting with QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions.

For entrepreneurs still relying on spreadsheets or just beginning their financial management journey, this session was a valuable introduction to how QuickBooks can revolutionize the way businesses handle their accounting.

What Participants Learned

Throughout the session, we explored practical, hands-on knowledge, including:

  • How to set up and navigate a QuickBooks Online account

  • Key features like invoicing, expense tracking, financial reporting, and bank syncing

  • Live demonstration of the platform’s core tools

  • Interactive Q&A session, addressing specific concerns from our audience

Whether you're just starting your business or looking to upgrade your current accounting system, this webinar offered actionable steps and tools to make financial management easier and more transparent.

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From Idea to Action: Using ChatGPT to Grow Your Business

🚀 This month, Al-Tijaarat Al-Raabeheh Houston hosted a power-packed webinar on unlocking the potential of ChatGPT to supercharge efficiency, elevate customer engagement, and accelerate business growth!

🎙️ Our dynamic speaker, Mohammed Bhai Kanchwala, delivered actionable insights on using AI to automate routine tasks, make smarter decisions, and craft personalized experiences that truly connect.

📈 With 94 enthusiastic participants in attendance, the energy was high! The session wrapped up with a lively open forum where attendees shared their favorite AI tools and real-world success stories from their own businesses. 🌟

AI is no longer the future—it’s the now. And our community is ready. 💡

In case you missed it, check out the webinar: https://trhouston.org/webinars

Shaping the Future: Highlights from the Glass Industry Panel Discussion

The recent Glass Industry Panel Discussion brought together a distinguished lineup of experts and manufacturers for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of the glass industry. Held in Houston, the event explored cutting-edge trends, innovative practices, and the challenges shaping the future of this dynamic sector.

The panel featured respected voices from various corners of the industry, including architectural glass, custom installations, and large-scale manufacturing:

  • Shk. Tahir Bhai Kanchwala (Moderator) – CEO, CRAFTEC Architectural Glass

  • Mansoor Bhai Amirali (Speaker) – Owner, Serene Glass

  • Najmuddin Bhai Millwala (Speaker) – Co-Owner, Original Frameless Showerdoor

  • Qutbuddin Bhai Khayamwala (Speaker) – CEO, Comanche Glass & Clarity Windows

These seasoned professionals shared insights on a range of timely topics, including:

  • Growth projections within the glass industry

  • Emerging opportunities in the expanding Houston market

  • The role of innovation in meeting evolving customer demands

  • Challenges related to supply chains, sustainability, and skilled labor gaps

The session wasn’t just informative—it was interactive. Attendees engaged directly with panelists through a lively Q&A, exploring topics such as new glass technologies, design trends, and automation in manufacturing.

Following the discussion, the event transitioned into a vibrant networking session, where participants exchanged ideas, forged new connections, and explored potential partnerships. One recurring theme throughout the evening was the crucial role of innovation and sustainability in securing the future of the industry.

In summary, the Glass Industry Panel was a resounding success—offering both high-level strategic insights and practical, real-world takeaways for everyone from entrepreneurs to seasoned manufacturers.

Women Entrepreneurs

This month, Al-Tijaarat Al-Raabeheh, Houston, facilitated a Networking Event for Women Entrepreneurs!  The event was open to all, but was focused on women businesses.

 

The event kicked off with Tilawat Al Quran, and an open networking session over chai.  This event was designed to connect women who are managing and growing their businesses, offering a space to share insights, challenges, and successes across various scales. With over 25 participants, our entrepreneurs introduced themselves and their business and shared what they hope to find by collaborating with others.

 

Some resources were also shared with the participants: Johar’s Place, a Houston born initiative bringing together women in business and empowering them with tools, resources, and unwavering support to help them achieve their goals, as well as the North American Tijaarat Raabehah WhatsApp community which helps provide a network across all North American business owners and professionals. 

 

This was a dynamic networking session focused on empowering women entrepreneurs at every stage—from home-based businesses to small enterprises and corporations!