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West Texas A&M University

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November 2004

Success Stories

Kimbra Watson
Kimbra Watson

Kimbra Straley-Watson left a job at Coca-Cola to pursue her love of horticulture.  With SBDC assistance, she purchased an existing garden center on River Road.  The business currently offers all garden center products with expansion plans for wedding parties and cut flowers.

Business - Uncommon Twists

Owner - Kimbra Watson

Location - 5206 River Road

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Contact Us

SBDC
2300 N Western
Amarillo, TX  79124

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806-372-5151
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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

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Small Business Resources

Thursday, November 11, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

 

Spend one afternoon learning how we can help you get new contracts, obtain capital, receive training, and find experienced help.

AGENDA

Finding Money
The Micro Loan Program
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Getting Contracts
Government Contract Procurement Assistance
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

A Healthy Start
The WTAMU Business Incubator
WTAMU Enterprise Network

Resources & Help
Business consulting, counseling & resources
WTAMU Small Business Development Center

Sage Advice
The Mentor/Protege Program
West Texas A&M University

Larger Markets
HUB Certification
West Texas A&M University

Private Sector
Accounting & Legal Resources

more information  or call 806-372-5151

Your Hosts


Dr. Russell Long


Senator Kel Seliger


Rep. David Swinford

 


"Developing Managers Into Leaders"

Tuesday, November 16, 9 am - 4 pm
 

The successful coach and mentor is a person that helps others achieve personal and professional success. They work together, share ideas, help identify roadblocks and construct specific action plans for a course of growth and success. Learn the thrill and satisfaction of helping others succeed!

You Will Learn How To:

  • Focus Associates On A Course To Achievement

  • Become a Supportive and Active Listener

  • Help Others Set Goals and Measure Progress

  • Pass on Basic Leadership Skills and Techniques

  • Nurture, Motivate and Focus Energies

  • Celebrate the Victories Their Players Achieve


You are invited to communicate, in advance, leadership issues that you may be having in your own business in order to generate solutions which can be applied immediately to your specific problems.

You will return to your business with the
 "12 + 12" list:

The 12 most important Leadership and 12 most important Life Skills that managers should master in order to become effective leaders.

 

The Presenter - Ron Yudd is an internationally recognized speaker, management consultant and trainer. He is often called upon to speak to leaders, managers and associates on both profit strategies and re-energizing their passion for service. His programs "Leadership Legacy", "No One Escapes Service" and "Points of Profit" have helped business operators focus in on profit enhancing strategies and service improvement programs.   Ron's website.

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Date: Tuesday, November 16, 9 am - 4 pm

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Place: SBDC Offices

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Cost:  $99 per person - lite lunch included

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Discount:  $30 discount for taking both Ron Yudd seminars ($168)

more information  or call 806-372-5151

Win a Free Laptop!

 

This new Dell laptop will be given away on December 1st to the person whose name is drawn from the evaluation forms submitted from all our fall seminars.

Dell Inspiron 1000

Visit our website for information on all seminars and workshops!


Quote of the Month

"Being in your own business is working 80 hours a week so that you can avoid working 40 hours a week for someone else."

- Ramona E. F. Arnett


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