Tag Archives: Kansas SBDC

Learning About Exporting

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

At the Kansas SBDC, we offer a wide variety of resources and training to help our small businesses identify and manage opportunities for growth such as those opportunities present in international markets. On July 28th,  John Addessi, Certified Global Business Professional … Continue reading →

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This Tote Bag Shows Why Fonts Matter

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

When it comes to designing marketing materials, something I’ve noticed with a lot of small businesses is a disregard for using proper fonts. I get it. Thinking about fonts is probably not at the top of your list when you’re … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

On July 20th, Brian Dennis, cybersecurity specialist with the America’s SBDC Kansas, gave a presentation for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on Continuity and Cybersecurity that focused on the importance of good cybersecurity policies and practices for small businesses. Small … Continue reading →

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Happy 1st Anniversary, Sugar Creek Country Store!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

Located, in a beautifully restored historic building on Highway 24 in downtown St. Mary’s, Kansas, Sugar Creek Country Store celebrated its first anniversary last week. The store carries a unique assortment of unusual, very high-quality foods, has a deli and … Continue reading →

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GT Manufacturing: Award-Winning Kansas Exporter

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

GT Manufacturing, Inc., based in scenic Clay Center Kansas, is the recipient of the 2017 Kansas SBDC Exporter of the Year Award, the 2016 Governor’s Exporter Award and the 2014 SBA Exporter Award for the state of Kansas.  GT Manufacturing, … Continue reading →

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Primary Color: Exporter of Music

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

Earlier this year, Primary Color Music won the KU KSBDC Existing Business of the Year Award. The Kansas SBDC Business of the Year awards honor businesses based on their successful performance and good corporate citizenship.  I had the pleasure of … Continue reading →

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Selling or Buying a Business

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Getting ready to sell a business can be an emotionally-fraught experience for small business owners, especially for those who have put much of their lives into their businesses. Add to this the fact that frequently it is the case that … Continue reading →

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