SBA Offers Free Webinar and Web Chat to Encourage Disaster Preparedness Planning for Business Owners
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WASHINGTON –No matter what time of year it is, or where you run your business, it’s a good idea to have a disaster preparedness plan in place. Recent disasters, such as the record-breaking flooding which occurred in Tennessee in April, serve as reminders to be proactive when it comes to building strategies to survive a disaster and recover quickly.
Toward this end, the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer two online disaster preparedness events next week. On Tuesday, June 22, Agility Recovery Solutions CEO Bob Boyd will discuss 10 Steps to Business Preparedness. Boyd will highlight key aspects of business continuity planning, including risk assessment, data back-up, crisis communications and insurance coverage.
On Thursday, June 24, SBA’s monthly Web Chat will be hosted by Nashville business owner Genma Holmes, CEO of Holmes Pest Control. Holmes will share her experience of how another business owner’s losses after Hurricane Katrina inspired her to develop her own preparedness plan. Because she was ready for the disaster, Holmes was able to resume operations just one day after cleaning up after a recent flood in Nashville.
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
WHO: Bob Boyd, CEO, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: During the Tuesday Webinar, Agility CEO Bob Boyd will present 10 Tips to Business Preparedness, which will be followed by a question and answer session.
WHEN: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: Register in Advance for 10 Tips to Business Preparedness by visiting Agility’s “Prepare My Business” Web site at www.preparemybusiness.org/education.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010
WHO: Genma Holmes, CEO, Holmes Pest Control
WHAT: Small business owner Genma Holmes will host the Thursday Web chat on “Disaster Preparedness for Business Owners: An Inside View,” and give her own account of how disaster preparedness planning helped keep her business running after Nashville’s recent record-breaking floods. Holmes will take questions and offer advice on disaster preparedness. Those participating in the Thursday Web chat may submit questions before or during the chat discussion.
WHEN: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: Join the chat live by visiting www.sba.gov, and clicking “Online Business Chat.” Web chat participants may post questions prior to the chat by visiting: http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/Jun10 .
To review archives of past Web chats, visit http://www.sba.gov/tools/monthlywebchat/index.html
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Advisory Date: June 17, 2010 Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059
Advisory Number: MA10-10 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Google and SBA Launch “Tools for Online Success” Partnership to Boost Small Businesses
On May 5, 2010 the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Google announced a new partnership and unveiled “Tools for Online Success,” an array of online resources and training designed to help small business owners harness technology to grow their businesses. The “Tools for Online Success” site (http://www.google.com/help/sba) features tutorials, video testimonials, and tips from savvy small business people who have leveraged the web to become more efficient, more cost-effective, and more successful.
Visit the “Tools for Online Success” website for a full run-down, but here are a few easy tips all small business owners should be using:
• Establish your online presence. One out of five searches on Google are related to location. Most local online listings such as Google Places are free, and if your business doesn’t have a website, there are ready-made site templates and free hosting services that make establishing an online presence easy.
• Use free marketing to reach customers. You can build a fan base with free services like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter that keep your customers in-the-know about new products or specials and aware of promotions. These services are great "word of mouth" platforms - where a customer following you might tell their friends about your business.
• Know your customers. Easy to use web analytics tools can tell you a lot about your customers by analyzing what search term brought them to your website or what they look at while they are there. This information can help you make smart decisions about what you feature and what search terms you should run search ads on.
• Keep an eye on the latest trends. The growing popularity of smartphones means that more and more customers are searching for local information on the go. This makes it all the more important that a business’s online presence be accurate and up-to-date. You can link to your menu, give users driving directions, and even post digital coupons.
Release Date: May 5, 2010 Contact: Hayley Matz (202) 205-6948
Release Number: 10-20 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
On May 5, 2010 the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Google announced a new partnership and unveiled “Tools for Online Success,” an array of online resources and training designed to help small business owners harness technology to grow their businesses. The “Tools for Online Success” site (http://www.google.com/help/sba) features tutorials, video testimonials, and tips from savvy small business people who have leveraged the web to become more efficient, more cost-effective, and more successful.
Visit the “Tools for Online Success” website for a full run-down, but here are a few easy tips all small business owners should be using:
• Establish your online presence. One out of five searches on Google are related to location. Most local online listings such as Google Places are free, and if your business doesn’t have a website, there are ready-made site templates and free hosting services that make establishing an online presence easy.
• Use free marketing to reach customers. You can build a fan base with free services like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter that keep your customers in-the-know about new products or specials and aware of promotions. These services are great "word of mouth" platforms - where a customer following you might tell their friends about your business.
• Know your customers. Easy to use web analytics tools can tell you a lot about your customers by analyzing what search term brought them to your website or what they look at while they are there. This information can help you make smart decisions about what you feature and what search terms you should run search ads on.
• Keep an eye on the latest trends. The growing popularity of smartphones means that more and more customers are searching for local information on the go. This makes it all the more important that a business’s online presence be accurate and up-to-date. You can link to your menu, give users driving directions, and even post digital coupons.
Release Date: May 5, 2010 Contact: Hayley Matz (202) 205-6948
Release Number: 10-20 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
SBA Offers Tools to Help Exporters Succeed as Part of World Trade Week
The U. S. Small Business Administration is offering new, free tools for new and established small business exporters to help them grow and succeed in international trade. Small businesses will now have access to six-part podcast series, an introduction to exporting Youtube video and an online training course.
The podcast series is available online at http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/INTL_TRADE.html and focuses on Growing Your Business Through Exporting; Developing an Export Strategy; Preparing for Global Markets; Conducting Market Research; SBA Exporting Loan Program; and a Small Business Success Story.
The introduction to exporting video is available at http://www.youtube.com/user/sba#p/u/0/UFQIAszJWn4, and the free, online exporting course, “Take Your Business Global,” is available at http://web.sba.gov/sbtn/registration/index.cfm?CourseId=72.
In addition to the new online tools, SBA Resource Partners – Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Womens Business Centers and SCORE – are available to assist small businesses in every U.S. State and Territory who are interested in exporting. These resource partners can help entrepreneurs identify potential export markets, facilitate export transactions, develop linkages between United States small business and prescreened foreign buyers, advise on participation in international trade shows, assist in obtaining export financing and in facilitating the development or reorientation of marketing and production strategies. In addition to counseling resources in every state and territory there are export specialists available at the 8 SBDC International Trade Export Assistance Centers and SCORE online international trade advisors. To find your local counseling resources please visit www.sba.gov.
Release Date: May 18, 2010 Contact: David J. Hall (202) 205-6697
Release Number: 10-22 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
The U. S. Small Business Administration is offering new, free tools for new and established small business exporters to help them grow and succeed in international trade. Small businesses will now have access to six-part podcast series, an introduction to exporting Youtube video and an online training course.
The podcast series is available online at http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/INTL_TRADE.html and focuses on Growing Your Business Through Exporting; Developing an Export Strategy; Preparing for Global Markets; Conducting Market Research; SBA Exporting Loan Program; and a Small Business Success Story.
The introduction to exporting video is available at http://www.youtube.com/user/sba#p/u/0/UFQIAszJWn4, and the free, online exporting course, “Take Your Business Global,” is available at http://web.sba.gov/sbtn/registration/index.cfm?CourseId=72.
In addition to the new online tools, SBA Resource Partners – Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Womens Business Centers and SCORE – are available to assist small businesses in every U.S. State and Territory who are interested in exporting. These resource partners can help entrepreneurs identify potential export markets, facilitate export transactions, develop linkages between United States small business and prescreened foreign buyers, advise on participation in international trade shows, assist in obtaining export financing and in facilitating the development or reorientation of marketing and production strategies. In addition to counseling resources in every state and territory there are export specialists available at the 8 SBDC International Trade Export Assistance Centers and SCORE online international trade advisors. To find your local counseling resources please visit www.sba.gov.
Release Date: May 18, 2010 Contact: David J. Hall (202) 205-6697
Release Number: 10-22 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Doing Business in India? Why would I do that?
How about considering that India is the second-most populous country IN THE WORLD with about 1.18 billion people. Talk about 'market potential'. The other reason to consider this is that they speak English there! Finally - how would you like to learn about this market and how to do business there from the comfort and privacy of your own home?
If you have an Internet connection, and for a modest $35 registration fee, you can!
Details below;
This webinar will present the following topics:
Date, Time & Location:
Webinar - April 28th, 2010 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CST
Price & Registration: $35
Register online at www.texastrade.org
This opportunity is brought to you by the INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER located at the University of Texas, San Antonio and part of the Southwest Texas Border Region SBDC Network.
How about considering that India is the second-most populous country IN THE WORLD with about 1.18 billion people. Talk about 'market potential'. The other reason to consider this is that they speak English there! Finally - how would you like to learn about this market and how to do business there from the comfort and privacy of your own home?
If you have an Internet connection, and for a modest $35 registration fee, you can!
Details below;
This webinar will present the following topics:
- Due diligence when selecting a reseller or
- other business partner in India.
- Getting paid by an Indian customer
- Setting up an R&D operation in India:
- dos and don’ts of alternative approaches
- Setting up your own operation in India: legal and accounting issues, audits, tax breaks, and more.
Date, Time & Location:
Webinar - April 28th, 2010 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CST
Price & Registration: $35
Register online at www.texastrade.org
This opportunity is brought to you by the INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER located at the University of Texas, San Antonio and part of the Southwest Texas Border Region SBDC Network.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Start-Up Business Advice Provided for Entrepreneurs
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Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET
WASHINGTON – The SBA’s Web Chat will highlight assistance to entrepreneurs who want to start a business, and need to know the right strategies to have in place to achieve success. Participants can learn what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, why they need a business plan, how to get funding and the truth about the “free money” myth.
WHO: Barry McKinley, an experienced SCORE Counselor at Orange County California SCORE will host the April Web chat on “Small Business Start-Up -- Ask the Expert.” McKinley will answer questions about what first steps to take to start a business, and how and when to get a small business idea off the ground.
In addition, participants can learn about the resources available to help set up a business.
WHAT: SBA’s Web chat series, providing small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants will have direct, real-time access to the Web chats via questions they submit online in advance and during the live session, with instant answers.
WHEN: April 22, 2010, 1 p.m. ET
McKinley will answer questions for one hour.
HOW: Participants can join the live Web chat by going online to www.sba.gov, and clicking “Online Business Chat.” Web chat participants may post questions before the April 22nd chat by visiting http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/Apr10 and posting their questions online.
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202)401-3059
SBA Advisory Number: MA10-05
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Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., ET
WASHINGTON – The SBA’s Web Chat will highlight assistance to entrepreneurs who want to start a business, and need to know the right strategies to have in place to achieve success. Participants can learn what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, why they need a business plan, how to get funding and the truth about the “free money” myth.
WHO: Barry McKinley, an experienced SCORE Counselor at Orange County California SCORE will host the April Web chat on “Small Business Start-Up -- Ask the Expert.” McKinley will answer questions about what first steps to take to start a business, and how and when to get a small business idea off the ground.
In addition, participants can learn about the resources available to help set up a business.
WHAT: SBA’s Web chat series, providing small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants will have direct, real-time access to the Web chats via questions they submit online in advance and during the live session, with instant answers.
WHEN: April 22, 2010, 1 p.m. ET
McKinley will answer questions for one hour.
HOW: Participants can join the live Web chat by going online to www.sba.gov, and clicking “Online Business Chat.” Web chat participants may post questions before the April 22nd chat by visiting http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/Apr10 and posting their questions online.
Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202)401-3059
SBA Advisory Number: MA10-05
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
SBA Offers Free Webinar Series to Help Small Business Owners Get Fiscally Fit
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Recognizes National Financial Literacy Month
April 2010
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a Webinar series in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month. Topics will highlight the importance of financial education and the opportunity to learn practical money skills and financial wellness. Participants will learn basic money management and financial skills for today's business world.
WHEN: April 7, 2010
WHO: Learn to build wealth and not debt from some of the industry leaders on financial education and entrepreneurship. Webinar presenters and topics include:
Topic: The Importance of Financial Education in the Workplace
Wednesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Becky MacDicken, Financial Education Specialist
Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education
Topic: Basic Banking/Financial Tips for Small Business
Wednesday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m.
Luke Reynolds, Chief of the Outreach & Program Development Section
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection Community Affairs
Branch, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
HOW: For free visual and audio access to the Webinar go to
www.ReadyTalk.com
Click "join a meeting" and enter access code 3761101
Then dial 866-740-1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #
key).
System Requirements:
Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems
Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web browsers
Separate telephone line needed for the audio portion
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Recognizes National Financial Literacy Month
April 2010
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a Webinar series in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month. Topics will highlight the importance of financial education and the opportunity to learn practical money skills and financial wellness. Participants will learn basic money management and financial skills for today's business world.
WHEN: April 7, 2010
WHO: Learn to build wealth and not debt from some of the industry leaders on financial education and entrepreneurship. Webinar presenters and topics include:
Topic: The Importance of Financial Education in the Workplace
Wednesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Becky MacDicken, Financial Education Specialist
Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education
Topic: Basic Banking/Financial Tips for Small Business
Wednesday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m.
Luke Reynolds, Chief of the Outreach & Program Development Section
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection Community Affairs
Branch, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
HOW: For free visual and audio access to the Webinar go to
www.ReadyTalk.com
Click "join a meeting" and enter access code 3761101
Then dial 866-740-1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #
key).
System Requirements:
Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems
Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web browsers
Separate telephone line needed for the audio portion
Monday, February 22, 2010
*FREE* Webinar for Youth Entreprenures
SBA Offers Free Youthpreneur Webinar Series to Promote Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy
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Recognizes National Entrepreneurship Week & America Saves Week
February 20-28, 2010
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of Youthpreneur Webinars in recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week and America Saves Week. The topics will emphasis youth entrepreneurship and engage the next generation of small business owners in skills building and financial empowerment. They will be able to learn the basics of entrepreneurship, strategies for today’s business world, and using social networking to advance business ideas.
WHEN: February 23-25, 2010
Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ET)
WHO: Be inspired and learn from some of the best in business and entrepreneurship.
Webinar presenters and topics include:
Jennifer Matthews, President and CEO
Creating Financial Literacy, LLC
Topic: Why My Credit Score Matters NOW
Tuesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m.
Vince Shorb, President, The National Youth Financial Educator’s Council (NYFEC)
Topic: Financial Education/Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Steven Harris, President
JS Investment Group
Topic: Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy
Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Michael Simmons, Co-Founder & CEO, Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour
Topic: Why Every Student Should Be an Entrepreneur
Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Shonika Proctor, CEO, Renegade CEO’s
Topic: Me…Myself...and Why? A Business Roadmap for Determined Teens Who are Making Their Way
Thursday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Jason Duff, Founder and CEO, Community Storage & Properties, LTD and COMSTOR Outdoor, LTD
Topic: How to Leverage Top Internet Tools to Grow and Market Your Business
at No Cost
Thursday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
HOW: For free visual and audio access to the Webinar go to www.ReadyTalk.com
Click “join a meeting” and enter access code 3761101
Then dial 866.740.1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #key)
System Requirements:
- Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems
- Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web browsers
- Separate telephone line needed for the audio portion
For more information Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059 Advisory Number: MA10-02 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
SBA Offers Free Youthpreneur Webinar Series to Promote Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy
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Recognizes National Entrepreneurship Week & America Saves Week
February 20-28, 2010
WHAT: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a series of Youthpreneur Webinars in recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week and America Saves Week. The topics will emphasis youth entrepreneurship and engage the next generation of small business owners in skills building and financial empowerment. They will be able to learn the basics of entrepreneurship, strategies for today’s business world, and using social networking to advance business ideas.
WHEN: February 23-25, 2010
Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (ET)
WHO: Be inspired and learn from some of the best in business and entrepreneurship.
Webinar presenters and topics include:
Jennifer Matthews, President and CEO
Creating Financial Literacy, LLC
Topic: Why My Credit Score Matters NOW
Tuesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m.
Vince Shorb, President, The National Youth Financial Educator’s Council (NYFEC)
Topic: Financial Education/Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, February 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Steven Harris, President
JS Investment Group
Topic: Youth Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy
Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Michael Simmons, Co-Founder & CEO, Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour
Topic: Why Every Student Should Be an Entrepreneur
Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Shonika Proctor, CEO, Renegade CEO’s
Topic: Me…Myself...and Why? A Business Roadmap for Determined Teens Who are Making Their Way
Thursday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Jason Duff, Founder and CEO, Community Storage & Properties, LTD and COMSTOR Outdoor, LTD
Topic: How to Leverage Top Internet Tools to Grow and Market Your Business
at No Cost
Thursday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
HOW: For free visual and audio access to the Webinar go to www.ReadyTalk.com
Click “join a meeting” and enter access code 3761101
Then dial 866.740.1260 and enter access code 3761101 (plus the #key)
System Requirements:
- Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris operating systems
- Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox Web browsers
- Separate telephone line needed for the audio portion
For more information Contact: Cecelia Taylor (202) 401-3059 Advisory Number: MA10-02 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news
Calling all Inventors!
The Minnesota Inventors Congress (MIC) is involved in 3 major events taking place during the month of March for inventors.
1. Global Inventors Conference. A one day workshop designed for the inventor who wants to learn how to develop a marketable product. Attend in person or online.
www.minnesotainventorscongress.org
Saturday, March 6, 2010
9 - 5 (Online attendees - time will vary depending on your time zone) Oahu Veterans Center Honolulu Hawaii Registration deadline:
In Person: Walk ins welcome
Online registration deadline is Monday, March 1, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.
2. Lake Superior Business to Business Expo http://www.duluthbusinessexpo.com Wednesday, March 17, 2010
9 - 5
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth MN
Stop by their booth and say hello
3. MN Marketplace for Entrepreneurs
www.mnmarketplace.org
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
12:30 - 7
Verizon Wireless Center
Mankato MN
Free exhibitor booths for entrepreneurs.
4 Inventing Success Workshops:
Inventors most important investment – Deb Hess, MN Inventors Congress Patent Law: A Business Perspective – Roger Belfay, patent attorney How I Became the “Needle Lady” - Pam Turner, Inventor Best Practices for New Product Development – David Clark of Malco Design and Deliver Group Register today.
For more information, please contact;
Deb Hess, Executive Director
deb@minnesotainventorscongress.org
www.minnesotainventorscongress.org
Minnesota Inventors Congress
235 S Mill Street, P O Box 71
Redwood Falls MN 56283
507.627.2344 Office * 800.468.3681 Toll Free * 507.637.4082 Fax
Don't forget the premier event for Inventors - 53rd Annual event: Invention & Idea Show - June 11 & 12, 2010 in Redwood Falls, MN.
The Minnesota Inventors Congress (MIC) is involved in 3 major events taking place during the month of March for inventors.
1. Global Inventors Conference. A one day workshop designed for the inventor who wants to learn how to develop a marketable product. Attend in person or online.
www.minnesotainventorscongress.org
Saturday, March 6, 2010
9 - 5 (Online attendees - time will vary depending on your time zone) Oahu Veterans Center Honolulu Hawaii Registration deadline:
In Person: Walk ins welcome
Online registration deadline is Monday, March 1, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.
2. Lake Superior Business to Business Expo http://www.duluthbusinessexpo.com Wednesday, March 17, 2010
9 - 5
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth MN
Stop by their booth and say hello
3. MN Marketplace for Entrepreneurs
www.mnmarketplace.org
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
12:30 - 7
Verizon Wireless Center
Mankato MN
Free exhibitor booths for entrepreneurs.
4 Inventing Success Workshops:
Inventors most important investment – Deb Hess, MN Inventors Congress Patent Law: A Business Perspective – Roger Belfay, patent attorney How I Became the “Needle Lady” - Pam Turner, Inventor Best Practices for New Product Development – David Clark of Malco Design and Deliver Group Register today.
For more information, please contact;
Deb Hess, Executive Director
deb@minnesotainventorscongress.org
www.minnesotainventorscongress.org
Minnesota Inventors Congress
235 S Mill Street, P O Box 71
Redwood Falls MN 56283
507.627.2344 Office * 800.468.3681 Toll Free * 507.637.4082 Fax
Don't forget the premier event for Inventors - 53rd Annual event: Invention & Idea Show - June 11 & 12, 2010 in Redwood Falls, MN.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
SBA, Dell Launch New Educational Video Series to Help Small Businesses Grow, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON – Highlighting the experiences of successful entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dell today launched an online video series offering tools and strategies to help small business owners rebound from the economic recession and put themselves in a position to expand and create jobs.
Strategies for Growth: Advice for Expanding Your Business includes real-world insight, solutions and advice from small business owners who’ve succeeded, in good and bad economic times. Additionally, the series draws on the expertise of counselors, policy makers and others for accessing resources and tools available to small business owners.
The Strategies for Growth video series highlights key topics that engage small business owners in issues critical to small business growth. These areas include Planning for Growth, Government Contracting, Team Building, Marketing, Technology, Exporting Opportunities, and Disaster Recovery. Also featured is a Profiles of Success segment that spotlights two successful entrepreneurs.
The Strategies for Growth video series features a range of growing small businesses from across the country, including a design firm, a vegetarian restaurant and bakery, and a green construction company. They are:
Strategies for Growth is available on the SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/StrategiesForSuccess and at the SBA’s YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/sba. Each topic is indexed by subject and includes additional resources for entrepreneurs.
SBA Release Number: 09-82
WASHINGTON – Highlighting the experiences of successful entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dell today launched an online video series offering tools and strategies to help small business owners rebound from the economic recession and put themselves in a position to expand and create jobs.
Strategies for Growth: Advice for Expanding Your Business includes real-world insight, solutions and advice from small business owners who’ve succeeded, in good and bad economic times. Additionally, the series draws on the expertise of counselors, policy makers and others for accessing resources and tools available to small business owners.
The Strategies for Growth video series highlights key topics that engage small business owners in issues critical to small business growth. These areas include Planning for Growth, Government Contracting, Team Building, Marketing, Technology, Exporting Opportunities, and Disaster Recovery. Also featured is a Profiles of Success segment that spotlights two successful entrepreneurs.
The Strategies for Growth video series features a range of growing small businesses from across the country, including a design firm, a vegetarian restaurant and bakery, and a green construction company. They are:
- Grace Dittmar, Trusted Mission Solutions of McLean, Va.
- Warren Brown, CakeLove of Washington, D.C.
- Don Matzkin and Anthony Bracali, Friday Architects of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Juan and Luis Yépez, Mainstream Global of Lawrence, Mass.
- Ann-Marie Harrington, Embolden of Pawtucket, R.I.
- Laurie Benson, Inacom of Madison, Wis.
- Bryan Vulcan, FourFront Design of Rapid City, S.D.
- Avinash Rachmale, Lakeshore Engineering of Detroit, Mich.
- Jenna Sellmeyer and Jennifer Fogg, ASSET Group of Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Jesus & Luisa Mendoza, Mr. Natural of Austin, Texas
- Andrew Kruse, Southwest Windpower of Flagstaff, Ariz.
- Mary Tappouni, Breaking Ground Construction of Jacksonville, Fla.
Strategies for Growth is available on the SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/StrategiesForSuccess and at the SBA’s YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/sba. Each topic is indexed by subject and includes additional resources for entrepreneurs.
SBA Release Number: 09-82
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