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Suzanne Barnett, DirectorSmall Business Development Center
Valdosta State [email protected]/sbdc
Local Environment and a Little History
Local Business Owners Requesting a Forum
Growth is What They Want
PeerSpectives
Casual Inquiries Formal Survey Results – Yes! Committed Give & Take Trust Confidential Colleagues Safe Environment Real Peers
Meeting to Discuss Formation For Those Interested
Chose Time, Location of First Meeting
First Meeting – organizing rules
H.R. Consulting FirmMarketing Communications
Property DevelopmentCoffee Roaster/Wholesaler
Employment Testing ServiceCommercial Janitorial ServiceMassage Therapy Company
Information Technology FirmPizza Parlor
Customer Service CoachSecurity Company
Our oldest business is 31 years old and the youngest is 1 year old.
6 are Female-Owned and 5 are Male-OwnedSales range from $4,000,000 to $40,000
Check – In/Welcome/Update
Choosing 2 Dilemma’s
Presentation of Dilemma
Questioning by Members
Sharing Experiences by Members
Repeat with 2nd Dilemma
Take Aways
Snacks/Wrap Up
Firing an Employee
Advertising Direct Mail
New Product Line
New Promotional Technique
Hiring New Employees
Loss of Contract
New Service to Offer
Marketing through E-mail
Gathering Metrics --- Prior to Starting the
Group--- Every Quarter
Best of All ---First Night Comment