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June 5, 2013
As part of our commitment to provide you with infor mation 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, 2012
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| Counseled Clients |
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1443
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- Businesses Started
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127
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--- Jobs Created
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455
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--- Jobs Retained
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463
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| --- Loans Submitted |
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66
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--- Loans Obtained
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69
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| Total Capital Formation |
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$19,097,246
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Initial Client Satisfaction
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Data compiled since October 1, 2012 Initial Counseling Forms.
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Rating for the Year:
Since October 1, 2012
93.83% Excellent
6.17% Very Good
0.00% Good
0.00% Fair
0.00% Poor
This week's client Evaluation of Services report includes data from 16 MSBDC Counseling Evaluation Forms with 11 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 May 22 - 28.
Questionnaire Summary
Were you in business when you came to the MSBDC?
_05 Yes
_10 No
If yes, how long?
_04_ 0 - 11.9 months
_00_ 1 - 3 years
_00_ 4 - 7 years
_01_ 8 - 15 years
_00_ 15+ years
Was your request for an appointment given prompt attention?
_15_ Yes
_00_ No
How long did you have to wait?
_02_ 0 days
_03_ 1 day
_02_ 2 days
_00_ 3 days
_00_ 4 - 7 days
_00_ 8+ days
Did your counselor give you specific recommendations?
_15 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
_01_ SBDC Client
_00_ Legislator
_02_ Chamber
_00_ SBA
_03_ Friend
_00_ Newspaper/Publication
_01_ Financial Instituion
_00_ SBDC
_00_ Radio/Television
_03_ Website/Internet
_00_ Win Job Center
_04_ Other
Please rate the business assistance services you received:
_16_ Excellent
_00_ Very Good
_00_ Good
_00_ Fair
_00_ Poor
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We would like to recognize our host institutions!
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
East Central Community College
Hinds Community College
Jackson State University
Jones County Junior College
Mississippi State University
The University of Mississippi
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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Union Oilfield Supply
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Pictured: Gary Suddith (Counselor), Scott Tew (Owner).
Union Oilfield Supply, Inc.
Owners: Dwight & Scott Tew
12 John Dykes Rd., Ste. 201, Waynesboro MS 39467
(601) 735-6104
For nearly four decades, Union Oilfield Supply has been run by the Tew family. Founded in the 80's by Dwight Tew, the company is now run by his son, Scott. After many successful years in business, Scott decided it was time to expand his family's business. Financers pointed Scott in the direction of business counselor Gary Suddith and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center at Jones County Junior College (JCJC MSBDC).
Gary and Scott met at Union Oilfield Supply's office to discuss financial projections and map out a plan for the future of the company. After seeing the business's plan, financiers approved funding for the expansion.
Union Oilfield Supply now operates in a new location more strategically located for its clients and has seen a significant increase in sales. The success of the expansion ensures this locally-owned, locally-run business will serve as an economic catalyst in the area for years to come.
The MSBDC wishes Dwight and Scott and Union Oilfield Supply, Inc. much success and many years of continued prosperity.
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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
Mr. Westbrook was very helpful and thorough info; I learned refreshing courses of business 101. He gave great advice and grateful for his time and assistance.
--- Jacqueline S., Leake Co.
GC MSBDC
Learned a lot and wished I could spend more time. I will be coming back. Thanks a lot.
--- Christine H., Harrison Co.
HCC MSBDC
Jim was great – very helpful and made me feel like I have a good level of support throughout this process.
--- Lauren P., Hind Co.
JCJC MSBDC
I think the meeting was very informative. It allowed use to see what path we were on and other things that we needed to do that we hadn't thought of.
--- Rakesia G., Wayne Co.
We found the information extremely helpful and Gary Suddith very thorough. Excellence experience and we look forward to continuing this relationship.
--- Nathan S., Lamar
JSU MSBDC
The counselor (Sydney Brown) gave us all of the information we needed to get our business started. He was very knowledgeable of all aspects of small business.
--- Fannie A., Holmes Co.
Mr. Brown explain in detail everything he would do to help me. He is a very nice person.
--- Deborah S., Holmes Co.
UM MSBDC
Mr. Charles was very helpful, and well educated in this area.
--- Suntanna M., Lee Co.
Charles was/is very helpful and very knowledgeable about the business plan that I am using.
--- Anita B., Lee Co.
Very informative.
--- Charlotte C., Lee Co.
The counselor was very helpful in getting me in the right direction. I look forward to my next visit and getting my business the start it needs.
--- Jeremy P., Lee 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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