October 2009

 

 
 
Consulting, Training, Research
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Absolute Storage, LLC  
Kenneth & Crissy Springs
 
The Springs saw a need for storage in
Northwest Amarillo, and built a self-storage facility to meet that need after consulting with the SBDC and acquiring a loan. 
 
And meet it they did.  Within a few months of opening they had filled most of their storage units and covered RV parking spaces.  They are looking ahead to converting some of their available area to enclosed parking. 
 
With bright and secure facilities, and an excellent location off of Loop 335 and Soncy, they are well located to meet the needs of an underserved area.
 
Phone:
(806) 468-8308
 
Address: 
3071 N. Loop 335 W.
(Loop/River Road)
Amarillo, TX
 
Employees:
2 FT Employees 
 
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Seminars

& Workshops 
 
 
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
 

This Workshop

Includes:
  • Develop a Business Concept
  • Determine a Marketing Strategy
  • Identify Business Operations
  • Discuss Legal Structures

@ WT SBDC

7th & Taylor
Happy State Bank
 

Oct 14        3:00-5:00pm

Oct 20        8:30-10:30am
 
Cost is $10 per person. Call the number below for details or to register.
 

Call 806-372-5151 to RSVP

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What you DON'T want to see when interviewing! 

1. "... said he was so well-qualified that if he didn't get the job, it would prove that the company's management was incompetent."

2. "... stretched out on the floor to fill out the job application."
 
3. "Candidate kept giggling through serious interview."
 
4. "She wore a Walkman and said she could listen to me and the music at the same time."
 
5. "Balding candidate abruptly excused himself. Returned to office a few minutes later, wearing a hairpiece."
 
6. "... asked to see interviewer's resume to see if the personnel executive was qualified to judge the candidate."
 
7. "... announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger and french fries in the interviewer's office."
 
8. "At the end of the interview, while I stood there dumbstruck, went through my purse, took out a brush, brushed his hair, and left."
 
9. "... pulled out a Polaroid camera and snapped a flash picture of me. Said he collected photos of everyone who interviewed him."
 
10. "... she threw-up on my desk, and immediately started asking questions about the job, like nothing had happened."
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State Sales Tax Seminar 
 
The State Comptroller's Office will be here to present a FREE seminar for new as well as more seasoned sales tax payers. They'll go over everything you need to know to file your taxes correctly.
 
Thursday, October 8
6:00pm to 8:00pm
@ WT SBDC
7th & Taylor
 
Register online or by phone at 806-372-5151.

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Join us as experts from across the state join together to bring you a one-stop-shop for business services. Officials from the Small Business Administration, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Emerging Technology Fund and the Small Business Development Center will be on hand to present information about the services they offer as well as answer any questions from the audience. 
 
Friday, October 9
10:00am to 2:30pm
Perryton, TX 
  @ Museum of the Plains - Brillhart Room
 
This is a FREE event sponsored by the State of Texas' Wide Open for Business Program.
 
A free lunch, catered by Peppermill Catering, will be provided for all attendees!
 
Registration deadline is Thursday, October 8th and can be completed online.
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Our favorite websites....
 
Bloom Petals 
For those of us who don't like to get dirty, carve your own virtual pumpkin. 
 
No time to head out to a haunted house? Do it online. But please not on the clock! 
 
Ben & Jerry's Halloween 
In the traditional Ben & Jerry's way, Halloween is fun and is celebrated with great interactive graphics!
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Quote of the Month
 
"If I were in this business only for the business, I wouldn't be in this business."
 
Samuel Goldwyn
American Film Producer
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