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Pickens College of Business
West Texas A&M University

Free & Confidential Help for Your Small Business

February 2004

Success Stories

Bakery
Belmar Bakery

"We always wanted to be in business for ourselves."

Deana & Richard were able to realize that dream with assistance from the SBDC. When the Zaccardos decided to purchase Belmar Bakery, the SBDC provided Trend Analysis, Financial Projections, and Cash Management Strategies.

Business - Retail Bakery & Cafe

Owner - Deana Zaccardo

Location - 3325 Bell St

Employs 18 people

Contact Us

SBDC
2300 N Western
Amarillo, TX 79124

806-372-5151
fax 372-5261
sbdc@mail.wtamu.edu

Partially funded by the Small Business Administration. Any opinions, findings and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Small Business Administration. All SBDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested two weeks in advance. Cooperative Agreement 4-603001-Z-0048-18

Upcoming Opportunities

Seminars & Workshops

Part of our service is to provide quality seminars & workshops that will contribute to your success and profitability. If you attend any program and are not satisfied, your money will be refunded.

	Structuring & Financing Your Business Feb 7, 8-10 am \| $35 in advance, $45 at door LLC? Sole Proprietorship? S Corporation? Partnership? How should your business be structured, and where will you find the money you need to operate? This seminar compares forms of ownership (including the tax implications) and explores sources of funding, including loans, grants, & private investors.
	Counting Your Profits Feb 7, 10-12 am \| $35 in advance, $45 at door Are you making a profit? How do you know? Why financial records and cash flow are absolutely critical to the success of you business, and how to master them.
	Marketing Magic Feb 7, 1-3 pm \| $35 in advance, $45 at door Where will you find new customers? How do you convince them to buy? How do they see your business? This session covers Market Research, your Business Identity (including names, logos, & tag lines), and a special section about your Online Presence - what to consider, and how to do it.
	Strategic Vision Feb 7, 3-5 pm \| $35 in advance, $45 at door By this time next year, will you be in exactly the same place? Or will you have made measurable progress through effective planning? This session is a "How To" for developing a useful, realistic business plan and the financial projections that go with it.
Sign up for all four of the Basic Business Seminars above and Save $41. You pay only $99 for the entire series, and you receive a "Certificate of Completion".
	Microsoft Applications Feb 12, 1-4 pm \| $35 in advance, $45 at door Get Organized, Get Ahead with the new Microsoft® Office System and Windows® Small Business Server 2003, plus Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows SharePoint™ Services, and more. Presented by Larry Garcia, Business Development Manager for Microsoft Corporation. A drawing will be held to give away one free copy of Microsoft Office.
	Microsoft Applications Feb 13, 8-12 am \| $35 in advance, $45 at door Get Organized, Get Ahead with the new Microsoft® Office System and Windows® Small Business Server 2003, plus Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows SharePoint™ Services, and more. Presented by Larry Garcia, Business Development Manager for Microsoft Corporation. A drawing will be held to give away one free copy of Microsoft Office.
	Personal Growth Mar 2, 6:30-9:30 pm \| $35 in advance, $45 at door A top-notch program to improve your daily personal relations and effectiveness. Learn "take-home" techniques to improve your memory, achieve goals, manage time, and develop a great personal attitude. Presented by Joel Combs, who has worked with thousands of people across the southwest over the past 30 years. Guaranteed worthwhile.
	Personal Growth Mar 6, 9-12 am \| $35 in advance, $45 at door A top-notch program to improve your daily personal relations and effectiveness. Learn "take-home" techniques to improve your memory, achieve goals, manage time, and develop a great personal attitude. Presented by Joel Combs, who has worked with thousands of people across the southwest over the past 30 years. Guaranteed worthwhile.
	Art, Crafts & Money Mar 29, 9am-4pm \| $35 in advance, $45 at door If you produce art or crafts, this program is for you. Learn from an expert the best methods to price, show, and sell your product. An all day workshop presented by Libby Platus, a judge in numerous juried shows. Please bring a sample of your work for pricing. Special thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for financial support.
	About Our Online Registration System - If you wish to register online for a seminar or workshop, you will be asked for the information necessary to complete your registration, including name, address, and contact information. You should also be prepared to include a credit card number for payment. Your information and your transaction will be secure, and none of it will be released to any other parties without your prior approval.

Please Note

Not Our Fault

Construction on our building is occasionally knocking out telephone service. If you have a problem reaching us, keep trying.

"A market is never saturated with a good product,
but it is very quickly saturated with a bad one."
--Henry Ford

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