Most Popular Small Businesses, December 2011
SBDCNet's Most Popular Small Business List ranks which industry reports are most frequently requested by SBDC Advisors to share with their small business clients. Read on to find out how you can get a free small business market research report for your new or existing small business. SBDCNet's Top 10 List of Most Popular Small Businesses, … More...
SBDCNet’s GIS Services Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) use maps to show information. They are powerful decision tools for big business (commonly known as "business intelligence" tools), but their high cost has kept them out of reach for small businesses -- until now. Working through your local SBDC Advisor, SBDCNet can provide you with these same powerful tools … More...
Buying Decisions – Rational?
After decades of personal selling and observing others sell, I am convinced most buying decisions are based on emotions rather than on a rational basis. The ratio of the two motivators varies with the individual buyer and the circumstances at the time, but clearly the seller must always be aware of the emotional component of the decision process. … More...
Sustainability Spells Profitability for Midwestern Small Businesses
The Nebraska Business Development Center, has shared a tremendous set of materials -- including a free, downloadable guide, impressive case studies, webinars and other tools that help small businesses save on energy and materials costs. According to Jean Waters, Energy Engineer with the Nebraska Business Development Center, "this booklet is a … More...
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Organic Food Retailers
The simple definition of organic crops in the United States is defined as “crops that are raised without using synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or sewage sludge fertilizer, and they have not been altered by genetic engineering.”
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Surety Bonds
Compiled by Cullen Davies, SBDCNet Researcher Surety bonds are a critical success element to virtually every small business owner. Without them, buildings would not be built and small businesses would not be able to occupy their lease spaces. This newsletter will shed light on this “behind the scenes” industry to help small business owners and [...]
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Corporate Information
Compiled by Haldun Unal, SBDCNet Researcher Click here to suggest a resource link to be added to this page General Information: Hoover’s Online Search for company and industry information. Corporate Information – Company and Industry Information CorpTech – look here for information on high tech companies. Manufacturers/ Suppliers Information Thomas Register – national database of [...]
