Thursday, June 27, 2013

2013 DBE Business Development Forum


If you are a South Carolina DBE Certified company .... specifically one interested in the field of transportation .... this forum could be very helpful to you ... click image to see larger view

Monday, June 24, 2013

SC Entrepreneur Wins National Recognition!

Biz Best Practice --

What It Takes to Succeed in Business

"Do not underestimate the amount of effort, perseverance, and discipline that is required to be successful. I cannot stress that enough. There will be problems and you must be ready mentally, physically, and spiritually to deal with them. If you are starting a business to get rich and work less then you are on the wrong path. One should be working on enjoying the journey, not thinking about the destination. The riches seekers never reach it."

- Noah Leask, 2013 South Carolina Small Business Person of the Year and first runner-up 2013 National Small Business Person of the Year

     

Community & educational development

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The American Grants and Loans Catalog is now available. Our new and revised
2013 edition contains more than 2800 financial programs, subsidies, scholarships,
grants and loans offered by the US federal government.
 
In addition you will also have access to over 2400 programs funded by private
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various sources of financial providing organizations.
 
NEW: You will also have access to our live Database that is updated on a daily
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The Database is also available with IP recognition. This allows you to login
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agencies, nonprofits, foundations and associations will find a wealth of information
that will help them with their new ventures or existing projects.
 
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It is the perfect tool for libraries and educational institutions to use as a
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Contents of the Directory:
 
-Web link to program announcement page
-Web link to Federal agency or foundation administering the program
-Authorization upon which a program is based
-Objectives and goals of the program
-Types of financial assistance offered under a program
-Uses and restrictions placed upon a program
-Eligibility requirements
-Application and award process
-Regulations, guidelines and literature relevant to a program
-Information contacts at the headquarters, regional, and local offices
-Programs that are related based upon program objectives and uses
 

Programs in the Catalog provide a wide range of benefits and services
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Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Consumer Protection
Cultural Affairs
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environmental Quality
Food and Nutrition
Health
Housing
Income Security and Social Services
Information and Statistics
Law, Justice, and Legal Services
Natural Resources
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Science and Technology
Transportation
 

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

“How to Turn Customers into Brand Ambassadors”

In an article by Christopher Hann he states "When starting a new business it is important to know and understand your customer base". This step in entrepreneurship can lead to customer satisfaction and constancy.  The article “How to Turn Customers into Brand Ambassadors” explains the importance of how communication plays a part in creating these lifetime customers. It uses examples of how companies, like Taco Bell and Crayola, met the needs of their customers through social media and took their marketing to a new level.  This type of customer service sparks a new form of advertising that entrepreneurs need to generate brand ambassadors. Through the use of social media and other means, an entrepreneur can listen to consumer requests and reach out to their mass audience to spread the word of their products and services. This stimulates loyalty and engagement between your customers and your brand while rewarding customers for their support and dedication. Some companies think that it takes a lot of funds to offer something in return. However, according to marketing experts, it takes more effort to “find and activate” those consumers than money to offer them products or sales. This article sheds a light on rewarding customers and how listening has an important role in creating brand ambassadors.    

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Community & educational development

PRESS RELEASE
 
The American Grants and Loans Catalog is now available. Our new and revised
2013 edition contains more than 2800 financial programs, subsidies, scholarships,
grants and loans offered by the US federal government.
 
In addition you will also have access to over 2400 programs funded by private
corporations and foundations. That is over 5200 programs available through
various sources of financial providing organizations.
 
NEW: You will also have access to our live Database that is updated on a daily
basis. This product also provides daily email alerts as programs are announced.
 
The Database is also available with IP recognition. This allows you to login
without a username or password (Great for libraries or educational institutions
who want their users to access the database).
 
Businesses, students, researchers, scientists, teachers, doctors, private individuals,
municipalities, government departments, educational institutions, law enforcement
agencies, nonprofits, foundations and associations will find a wealth of information
that will help them with their new ventures or existing projects.
 
The document is a fully searchable PDF file for easy access to your particular
needs and interests. Simply enter your keywords to search through the publication.
 
It is the perfect tool for libraries and educational institutions to use as a
reference guide for students who require funds to pursue their education.
 

Contents of the Directory:
 
-Web link to program announcement page
-Web link to Federal agency or foundation administering the program
-Authorization upon which a program is based
-Objectives and goals of the program
-Types of financial assistance offered under a program
-Uses and restrictions placed upon a program
-Eligibility requirements
-Application and award process
-Regulations, guidelines and literature relevant to a program
-Information contacts at the headquarters, regional, and local offices
-Programs that are related based upon program objectives and uses
 

Programs in the Catalog provide a wide range of benefits and services
for categories such as:
 
Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Community Development
Consumer Protection
Cultural Affairs
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Energy
Environmental Quality
Food and Nutrition
Health
Housing
Income Security and Social Services
Information and Statistics
Law, Justice, and Legal Services
Natural Resources
Regional Development
Science and Technology
Transportation
 

CD version: $69.95
Printed version: $149.95
 
To order please call: 1 (800) 610-4543
 

Please do not reply to the sender's email address as this address is only for outgoing mail.
 
If you do not wish to receive information from us in the future please reply here:
remove@bcstnet.info
 
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