In the spring of 2007, Scott and Stephanie Hastings took their first step toward the fulfillment of their vision and prayers. Scott had enjoyed a successful career as a Process Engineer for an automotive remanufacturing plant in Oklahoma City. And, Stephanie enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, wife, and home schooling their four children. Life was very good, but soon to get much better.
Upon his retirement from the Armed Forces in 2002, Joseph Diaz decided to open his own business using the skills he developed during his military career. He founded AA Computer Services and the business grew quickly. In 2008 he sought the assistance of the Small Business Development Center in Lawton who helped him develop a business plan and qualify for an SBA Patriot Express Loan. However, because of the strength of his application, he was approved for a commercial loan.
In 1989 Darcie Harris founded EWF International to help women grow their business by providing peer advisory groups, coaching and consulting in Oklahoma City. In 2005, Darcie was able to expand the concept to Tulsa and Denver with a new group beginning in Norman in 2010. As a business consultant, mentor, coach, and advocate for female business owners and executives, Darcie has helped countless women realize their professional dreams. She finds fulfillment of her own dreams by encouraging women to think big, pursue their passions and achieve their personal best.
If you are a woman-owned business in Oklahoma and are searching for support for different aspects of your business, the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC) is the perfect place for receiving the help you need. Whether you are starting a new company, expanding the company you now own or need some guidance and direction for running […]
An Original Article from SBA.gov Basics Loans of $5,000 – $5,000,000 Most businesses eligible except real estate investment properties (rent homes, apartments) but they can buy real estate for their business to operate Provides guaranty to lenders of 50-85% (90% export) Maximum guaranty – $3.75 million Guaranty fee varies from 2-3.5% but can be taken […]
¿Deberíamos buscar un empleo o crearlo? An Original Article from blog.univision.com ¿Deberíamos buscar un empleo o crearlo? ¿Tener un salario fijo o ponernos metas de cuánto aspiramos ganar? ¿Ser empleados o empleadores? La portada del lunes 14 de Mayo de 2012 del periódico AM New York tiene la palabra en Inglés JOBS que significa trabajos […]
7 básicos para emprender tu negocio An Original Article from cnnexpansion.com Tener tu propia empresa requiere que tengas un plan trazado, aprende cómo hacerlo con los expertos. ¿Estás listo para abrir un negocio? Es común escuchar que todos quieren emprender, pero en realidad pocos se convierten en empresarios. Esta decisión va a determinar tu estilo […]
La Nueva Mercadotecnia Digital An Original Article from blogs.cnnexpansion.com Google recientemente circuló un libro electrónico escrito por Jim Lecinski para compartir con el público en general su visión sobre la Mercadotecnia del futuro. En dicho texto se comparten estadísticas sobre una inmensa cantidad de decisiones de compra detonadas a partir de búsquedas en línea. Este […]
Calculadoras An Original Article from cnnexpansion.com Comprar a crédito o rentar, ¿qué conviene más? Con créditos hipotecarios más accesibles puedes pensar en comprarte una casa o departamento. Calcula si te conviene. Deducibilidad de colegiaturas Calcula cuánto te puedes ahorrar de Impuesto Sobre la Renta (ISR) al deducir las colegiaturas. Mi primer millón de dólares Calcula […]
Pump Added Value Into Your Business An Original Article from Inc.com As a small business owner, the best thing you can do for your business is to start building business value now. Value is the driving force behind a successful small business exit/sale. By deliberately building and documenting real business value, sellers attract more prospects […]
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