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SBDC AT SUNY OCC BLOG

4 Tips for Navigating Uncertainty

7/15/2022

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4 Tips for Navigating Uncertainty - SBDC at OCC
If there is something we have learned collectively over the past 2 years is that uncertainty is somewhat inevitable.  Business owners have faced unprecedented challenges, including health and wellness concerns, government compliance issues, labor challenges and a wildly unpredictable economy.  From a good news perspective, there are signs that aspects of our lives are progressing to some semblance of pre-COVID normalcy.  Unfortunately, news about global economic conditions remains ominous, and the future is shrouded in uncertainty.


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SBDC Annual Report 2021: Last Shot Distillery

6/30/2022

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SBDC Annual Report 2021: Last Shot Distillery
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Last Shot Distillery was not named by accident. Chris Uyehara had often thought about the business he would like to start. It takes a lot of juggling to get all the pieces to fit: product, location, funding, equipment, viable partners, etc. But, Chris recognized when the time was right and consulted the SBDC and worked with Nancy Ansteth on his business plan.


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Customer Discovery: It’s Essential for Entrepreneurs

3/20/2019

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Customer Discovery
As a business advisor for the Onondaga Small Business Development Center (SBDC), I frequently encounter entrepreneurs with great ideas for new businesses.

Most often, they are convinced that they have a business model that will be successful in the marketplace. Whether it is high-tech or low, product, service, or a combination of both, they are convinced that it is a winner.



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How to Get Started with your Idea for a Food Business

1/28/2019

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How to Get Started with your Idea for a Food Business
The  holidays  are  over,  and  as  we reflect  on  the  weight  gain, credit card  debt, and  family  get togethers, one thing may be sticking   out   in   your  head.  At  least everyone  loved  my  recipe for  “fill  in  the  blank.”

Maybe  you  are  thinking   that   you   should  take your recipe that  your  family  and friends adored so much  and  do  something with it, like turn it  into  a  business or a side hustle right?

Well, let’s take a closer look at all that is involved to take your idea for a food business and make it a reality.


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Starting a Business — It’s Not for the Faint of Heart

11/28/2018

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Business Definition
So much these days is written about entrepreneurship, but perhaps too little is written about the entrepreneur. What is an entrepreneur exactly?

In fact the word itself has seen dramatically increasing popularity in recent years, probably due, in large part, to colleges adopting entrepreneurship programs of study.  But how do we define entrepreneur in dictionary terms?


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Small-Business Success -- Pay Attention to the Five Ps

5/29/2018

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Small-Business Success -- Pay Attention to the Five Ps
Watch for the Five Ps in every small-business success story. This will not be the first time you have read about the importance of critical items to startup and early stage, small-business success.

After spending more than 10 years mentoring and coaching startups, I am equipped to opine on the most important Ps in early stage small businesses. These are things, in my opinion, that are essential to small-business success and I believe many of my associates would heartily agree.


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Is Your Business Idea Part of a Fad or a Trend?

2/17/2018

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Business and Fashion Fad: The Fanny Pack
There are so many things to consider when starting a business. What are the steps to become legal? What are the proper certificates to complete when the business is established? How will I ever leave my job to go off on my own? Do I have what it takes?

One thing that must be evaluated is whether your business idea will be apart of a fad or a trend. That is why market research is so important to making your business become a successful business operation. 


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Starting a Business While You're Still Employed

1/13/2017

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Starting a Business While You're Still Employed
A great way to begin building a business is to do it while you still have the security of a steady paycheck, benefits, and paid time off.

Before you take the plunge, quit your job, and dive into an entrepreneurial endeavor of any magnitude, take time to explore and reflect on key issues. Use these tips to minimize your risk, ensuring that your idea is feasible and needed in the marketplace.


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The Business Plan: MADE SIMPLE

8/1/2016

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Business Plan
For the average entrepreneur:
  • you know exactly what you want to do
  • you will probably need startup funding
  • the majority of the information you require to make this a reality is available

But can you commit all that to paper? And even if you could, why bother with a business plan at all?


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