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August 29, 2012
As part of our commitment to provide you with information that may enhance the effectiveness of your important leadership efforts, we are pleased to deliver this report about our activities on behalf of Mississippi Small Business.
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MSBDC Economic
Impact Involvement
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Since October 1, 2011
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| Counseled Clients |
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1900
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- Businesses Started
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165
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--- Jobs Created
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513
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--- Jobs Retained
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760
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| --- Loans Submitted |
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87
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--- Loans Obtained
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93
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| Total Capital Formation |
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$43,321,895
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Initial Client Satisfaction
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Data compiled since October 1, 2011 Initial Counseling Forms.
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Rating for the Year:
Since October 1, 2011
89.03% Excellent
9.61% Very Good
1.36% Good
0.00% Fair
0.00% Poor
This week's client Evaluation of Services report includes data from 16 MSBDC Counseling Evaluation Forms with 13 comments by First Time Clients after their initial counseling session.
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Mississippi Client
Evaluation of Services
To help the MSBDC improve our services and to better meet the needs of our clients, we ask them to complete the following questionnaire. These are the results of the questionnaires received between the dates of August 15-21.
Questionnaire Summary
Were you in business when you came to the MSBDC?
_04 Yes
_12 No
If yes, how long?
_02_ 0 - 11.9 months
_01_ 1 - 3 years
_00_ 4 - 7 years
_00_ 8 - 15 years
_00_ 15+ years
Was your request for an appointment given prompt attention?
_15_ Yes
_01_ No
How long did you have to wait?
_10_ 0 days
_01_ 1 day
_01_ 2 days
_01_ 3 days
_02_ 4 - 7 days
_01_ 8+ days
Did your counselor give you specific recommendations?
_16 Yes
_00_ No
Did your counselor have the skills needed to advise you or did the counselor make an appropriate referral?
_16_ Yes
_00_ No
Did the counselor give you enough time to express your business concerns?
_16_ Yes
_00_ No
Would you use the SBDC program again?
_16_ Yes
_00_ No
Would you recommend the SBDC services to others?
_16 Yes
_00_ No
Who recommended our services?
_00_ Bank
_03_ SBDC Client
_00_ Legislator
_01_ Chamber
_12_ Other
Please rate the business assistance services you received:
_12_ Excellent
_02_ Very Good
_02_ Good
_00_ Fair
_00_ Poor
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The Mississippi Small Business Development Center Program (MSBDC) provides free one-on-one, confidential counseling and training to Existing, Start-Up, and Pre-Venture small businesses. Extensive reports, comprehensive training resources, and valuable videos designed to help individuals pursue their entrepreneurial dreams are available to all Mississippians through the MSBDC website.
Contact a local counselor or register for a workshop via the MSBDC website www.mssbdc.org or call our toll free number (MS only. Area codes 662 601 and 228) 1-800-725-7232.
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Small Business Spotlight
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Best Bodies For Women
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Pictured: Linda Holloway (left, owner) Becky Sims (center,owner) Doc Braswell (right, counselor).
Best Bodies for Women
Owners: Becky Sims & Linda Holloway n
4915 27th Place, Meridian MS, 39301
601-693-6161
http://bestbodiesforwomen.com
Becky Sims contacted the MSU MSBDC to assist with her plans to start a fitness center for women. Doc Braswell, counselor at the MSU MSBDC worked with Becky intensively on a variety of subjects ranging from developing a business plan, to marketing, managing, financing and accounting.
Below, Becky Sims shares a few comments about her business and her experience with the services she received.
"Business started March 2008, is owned by Becky Sims and Linda Holloway. Best bodies is a fitness center for women only, business has grown. Have a nice building and the latest new equipment. Received counseling from Doc Braswell on starting a business planning, marketing, and financing a business. Doc advised on organization and tax responsibilities and cash flow. Business plan was very helpful. Business has been good."
--- Becky Sims
MSBDC wishes Becky Sims and Linda Holloway best of luck and much success with their business, Best Bodies for Women.
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Our Clients want our Stakeholders to know...
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| *All comments are direct quotes from first time clients. |
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ECCC MSBDC
Was glad to see the class was available,and free but I missed it at the Vetech. Ronnie made time to speak with me one on one and that was very nice.
--- Susan B, Neshoto Co.
My experience was great. Got enough information to move forward, and look to a promising future owning and running my own business.
--- LaWilliam H., Leake Co.
My experience was very insightful. Mr. Jones was very informative and excited.
--- Mattye M. W., Hinds Co.
JSU MSBDC
The experience that I had was very good. It was my first time coming here and he gave me what I needed.
---Renaldo E., Lincoln Co.
Great information. Great job!!
---Cornelius B., Madison Co.
Above my expectations I was so impressed and I recommended the services to someone.
--- Denice W., Hinds Co.
UM MSBDC
It was very informative, and I got a lot of it. I will definitely come back.
--- Keith W., Monroe Co.
James Carden was very helpful especially in finding numbers. I had concerns on where to find proper figures for my business plan and he gave me some very helpful information.
--- Jeremy M., Pontotoc Co.
Mr. Killebrew was very informative and knowledgeable in the areas I was needing direction. I will definitely return to see him.
--- John L., Alcorn
Great experience, guidance, and leadership.
--- Lauren C. Lee
My confidence improved significantly after meeting with Mr. Corden. Can’t wait to have the next meeting.
---Josh R., Lee Co.
Fantastic greeting and information. Ready for my business plan and continued training and counseling.
--- Laura M., Alcorn Co.
Rick was very helpful, and supplied answers to my questions..
--- Mary S., Desoto Co.
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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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