Sprouts Newsletter 
In This Issue
Professional Consultants Corner
Upcoming Events
Technology Tip
Useful Links
About Us
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The S.E.E.D.S. Center is an entrepreneur resource center specializing in customized research and data to fit your needs. All of our services are FREE regardless of Chamber membership.  Visit our Web site to learn more.  CLICK HERE 

If you are starting a business or have a business idea, click here to download your copy of our "Guide to Starting a Business in Valdosta-Lowndes County."

For More Information Contact:
 
Courtney Ruttinger
S.E.E.D.S. Center Coordinator
 
416 North Ashley Street
P.O. Box 790
Valdosta, GA 31603

Phone: (229) 247-8100
Fax: (229) 245-0071
 
E-mail
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Greetings!  
 
SPROUTS Newsletter is your bi-monthly connection to what is happening in the Valdosta-Lowndes County business community.  Be sure to read the informative articles and check out the upcoming events and useful links.   

Professional Consultants Corner

Stacy B. Bush
Bush Investment Group, LLC 
Stacy Bush
Business Succession Planning
When developing a succession plan for your business, you must make many decisions. Should you sell your business or give it away? Should you structure your plan to go into effect during your lifetime or at your death? Should you transfer your ownership interest to family members, co-owners, employees, or an outside party? The key is to pick the best plan for your circumstances and objectives, and to seek help from financial and legal advisors to carry out this plan.
 
Click here for the full article.
 
 
Upcoming Events  
 
E-mail Marketing Mega Workshop
Presented by: The Small Business Development Center and The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce 
Date: Wednesday, June 16
Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
Location: VSU College of Business Pound Hall 301
For more information click here
Pre-Registration Required
To register:
Call 229-245-3738 or click here to register online.
 
 
Writing An Effective Business Plan
Presented by: The Small Business Development Center
Date: Thursday, June 24
Time: 2-5 p.m. 
Location: VSU College of Business Thaxton Hall 102
Pre-Registration Required
To register: Call 229-245-3738 or click here to register online. 

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Technology Tip  
 
Reasons to have Web presence: 
  • Your Web site is open for business 24 hours a day and 365 days a year
  • You can reach a new audience in a global market
  • It allows you to present a professional and credible image about your business
  • Provides a low cost customer service
  • You can save money on printing and distributing marketing material
  • Improve communication with your clients
  • Educate your customers and clients
  • Sell your products/services and make money from your site
This tip is courtesy of Baha Zeidan (Azalea Health Innovations)
Useful Links  
 
City of Valdosta Planning & Zoning
Click here for details.
 
City of Valdosta First Step & Pre-Application Meetings
Click here for details.
 
Downtown Valdosta Happenings in June
Click here for details. 
 
Grants Training in Tallahassee-July 8-9, 2010
Click here for details. 
 
Kauffman Foundation Debuts 'Infectious Talk' Podcast Series
Click here for details.  
 
Lowndes County Planning
Click here for details. 
 
Lowndes County Zoning
Click here for details. 
 
Webinar: 7 Practical Tips for Using Alternative Staffing Arrangements in an Uncertain Economy
Click here for details.