Three Ways to Apply

  What You Need To Know If you are a homeowner or renter, FEMA may refer you to SBA. SBA disaster loans are the primary source of money to pay for repair or replacement costs not fully covered by insurance or other compensation. SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes […]

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Could You Survive a Disaster?

Could You Survive a Disaster? Directions: Given the following scenario, please answer the questions below. Scenario: Your building has been totally destroyed, you didn’t get anything out and you can’t go back in. For the purpose of these questions, the reason doesn’t matter. Questions How long would it take to replace your building (or move […]

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Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity Planning If your business is disrupted, it will cost you money. Lost revenues plus extra expenses mean reduced profits. While Insurance is critical, it will not cover all costs and cannot replace customers that defect to the competition. To help you survive a disaster and reopen as quickly as possible you need a […]

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Newsroom Issue December 2015

OKSBDC Sponsors International Trade Symposium for Small Businesses Global opportunity was the topic of conversation at this month’s International Trade Symposium held on the OSU-Oklahoma City Campus and sponsored by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC). Peter A. Quinter, Chair of the Customs and International Trade Law Group, was the keynote speaker for the event. […]

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Newsroom Issue November 2015

OKSBDC Hosts All Staff Retreat The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC) held its 2015 Fall Staff Retreat at Lake Murray State Lodge in Ardmore, OK. The three day event focused on team building, as well as specialized services such as restaurant consulting, market research and exporting. The staff also observed the development of advisement […]

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Newsroom Issue October 2015

Small Business International Trade Symposium Tuesday, December 2, 9am-12pm OSU-Oklahoma City Campus New Partnership formed with OSU-New Product Development Center (NPDC). Oklahoma inventors and entrepreneurs now have a valuable resource for developing ideas, thanks to a recent partnership between the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC), recognized for its confidential, high-quality, no-cost entrepreneurial and small […]

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12.14.2015 Small Business International Trade Symposium

OKSBDC Sponsors International Trade Symposium For Small Businesses DURANT, OK – December 14, 2015 Global opportunity was the topic of conversation at this month’s International Trade Symposium held on the OSU-Oklahoma City Campus and sponsored by Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. OKSBDC State Director, Bill Carter, reflected on the importance of the event. “Small businesses […]

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12.14.2015 OKSBDC Advisory Board Meeting

OKSBDC Advisory Board Meets in Oklahoma City for Fall Meeting DURANT, OK – December 14, 2015 The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Advisory Board member met recently at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City for a network update and business case study on impact to a second stage business. Welcome by Board Chair and Southeastern […]

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Why Do I Need Social Media Marketing for my Business?

Fifteen years ago when a business wanted to market their products or service to an audience, the most viable options were print marketing or television and radio advertising. Websites were slowly making their way into mainstream for business, and people were hesitantly boarding the internet train one-by-one. Fast forward to 2017 and the ways in […]

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Blog

With creativity rising and customers’ attention being captured by anything new and shiny, blogs are the new website. Why is this you ask? I’m glad you did, because the answer can be found in this article! Let’s start at the beginning. Most people visit a business’s website to get some form of value, whether that […]

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