September 2006
Success Stories
Maurice Evans
Alvin Lee and Maurice Evans got tired of having to travel to Dallas and other larger markets to find clothing and hip hop items that appealed to their taste. So they took a risk, purchased some items and began selling on street corners. They now have a physical location which allowed them to greatly expand their inventory. You can visit “The Variety Shop” for any of your Urban Fashion desires. The SBDC assisted Alvin and Maurice in finding suppliers, writing a business plan, creating financial projections, and discussing their legal structure.
Business
- The Variety Shop
Owners
- Alvin Lee & Maurice Evans
Location
- 404 S McMasters, Amarillo
Phone
- 806-378-8880
Employs
1 FT, 2 PT
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WTAMU Small Business Development Center is a member of the
Northwest Texas SBDC Region Network.
Accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers
SBA Disaster Loans
For Economic Losses Drought Related
The SBA has just announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans for small businesses in the following counties: Atascosa, Brewster, Dallam, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Hartley, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, La Salle, McMullen, Moore, Oldham, Presidio, Sherman, Webb, & Zavala, as well as Quay and Union in New Mexico.
Interest Rate - 4%
Type of Loans - Working Capital
Term - Up to 30 Years
Loan Limit - $1,500,000
Eligibility - Small, non-farm businesses that have suffered economic injury due to drought's impact on agricultural production.
Filing Deadline - April 2, 2007
For more information, contact the SBA at 800-659-2955.
Want to buy a Franchise?
Expert Advice
Is Franchising right for you? How do you pick the right business? How do you get started, raise capital, find a location, and hire the right people? You will receive the answers to these questions, and many others, from outstanding franchise experts and professionals while attending the Franchise Center Educational Seminar.
This is a 2 1/2 day program held from Thursday, September 7th through Saturday, September 9th. Tuition is $500 per participant, and includes 13 intensive sessions, three luncheons, and all course materials.
Please note: This seminar is open to the public and will be conducted in English.
Franchising Seminar Sessions
- The Truth About Franchising
- Legal Structures & Business Plans
- Management, Training, & Communication
- Personnel Labor Law
- You've Got the Money - How to Keep Track of It
- Where's the Money?
- Franchising - Is It Right for You?
- Franchise Operations Support
- Your Brand is Your Future
- Keeping It Legal - Franchising Law
- Risk Management
- Site Selection
- Hot Topics
For more information, contact Zack Lujan at
806-379-8800,
or visit
www.cachafranchisecenter.org
Other Dates
September 7 - Women's
Diversity Conference, Lubbock
September 13-14 - Energy Sustainability Conference, Lubbock
September 26 - Emerging Technology Grant applications due
September 27-29 - Texas Biodiesel Conference, Austin
October 24-26 - BioEnergy Texas Conference, Lubbock
October 27 - Compliance Conference 2006, Dallas
November 29-30 - India Business Development Mission, Mumbai
Call or email the SBDC for more information on any of these programs.
Quote of the Month
"Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile."
- Vince Lombardi, Football Coach & Motivational Teacher (1913 - 1970)
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