Success Story
dnk Formals  Karen Merchant & Diana Taylor Diana and Karen worked closely with Rick at the SBDC when they decided to start a new business in Amarillo. They're both have a passion to help women expand their wardrobe when looking for a more sophisticated look.
The pair have been in business for three months and their formal wear is quickly becoming popular at events from area proms to Symphony Ball. dnk sells both formal dresses and shoes for women and offers tuxedo rentals as well. They keep a showroom of stunning dresses in stock, but also offer shoppers the option of browsing magazines in-store on an iPad if they'd like to place a special order from one of the many exclusive lines they carry. Both Karen and Diana give credit and offer their thanks to the many other business owners in the area who've supported them and offered help along their path to opening the business.
Diana and Karen have truly made this niche in the market their own. Prom and wedding season is upon us and everyone at dnk Formals welcomes the chance to dress you to look your best. Because their clothing is registered by event, you're guaranteed to stand out in your one of a kind dress!
Address:
Wolflin Pointe
2921 Interstate 40 #600
Amarillo
Hours:
Monday-Friday
10:00-6:00
Saturday
10:00-5:00
Phone:
806-570-4397
Employees:2FT 1 PT  
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Seminars & Workshops
Click here for more information on each class and to register
Intro to Business Ownership
April 5, 3:00-5:00
April 12, 12:00-1:30
April 21, 10:00-12:00
April 25, 5:00-7:00 Writing Your Business Plan
April 5, 5:30-7:30
Government Contracting Basics April 19th, 8:00-12:00
or 1:00-4:00
April 26th, 8:00-12:00
or 1:00-4:00 Credit Card Processing for Small Businesses April 21, 6:00-8:00
Small Business & Entrepreneurs Procurement Luncheon
May 19, 12:00-1:30
Strategic Marketing
May 24, 5:30-7:30
State Sales Tax
June 14, 6:00-8:00
IRS Practitioners Meeting
July 12, 8:00-5:00
Basic Workers' Compensation for Medical Office Staff
July 19, 9:00-4:00
Area Seminars
QuickBooks Pro 2010
Dalhart - April 12, 9:00-4:30
Pampa - April 21, 9:00-4:30
SBA Programs & Services
Borger - May 3, 6:00-8:00
Dalhart - May 5, 6:00-8:00
Tulia - June 16, 6:00-8:00
Partner Agencies Make the Connection: Featuring Women in Business
April 29, 9:00-4:30
Business Connection
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
May 12, 10:00-4:00
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Quote of the Month
"The best reason to start an organization is to make meaning - to create a product or service to make the world a better place"
~ Guy Kawasaki
Entrepreneur, Investor & Author
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Featured Article
Annual Report
by: Gina Woodward, WT SBDC
It's that time of the year again. No, I'm not talking about tornadoes and spring flowers, I'm talking about our annual report! Each year we survey our clients to find out what the past year has been like for them and what they think the year ahead holds.
We didn't break out the statistics manual to look at the results, they're just straightforward answers from real people in our area and some of the results may surprise you.
- Only 36.5% of respondents use social media to market their business
- 53% reported that sales in 2010 were up compared to 2009
- 42% plan to offer healthcare to their employees in 2011
- 75% believe that 2011 will be a better year than 2010
- Websites are the most popular means of marketing with 67% of respondents using a website to market their business
In 2010 we served 513 clients and helped them open 54 new businesses. Those businesses helped to create 237 new jobs!
You can read all of the results online and please leave your comments and thoughts for us.
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Contact Us
701 S. Taylor, Suite L-118
Amarillo, TX 79101
806-372-5151
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