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Filling a Niche in Medical Practice Software – #SBDC Client Showcase

February 4, 2019
Nymbl Systems (nymbl.systems)
Nymbl Systems - KentuckyCountdown to the 2019 Client Showcase: #9

SBDC: Bluegrass SBDC – Kentucky (www.ksbdc.org)
SBDC Advisor: Gordon Garrett.

What do you do after you graduate from college with a degree in biology and realize you don’t really have the passion to pursue a career in medicine? Start a software company of course!

Josh Lau graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in biology and the realization that he did not have the passion necessary for a career in medicine. He decided to take a year off and see what opportunities might arise. He told himself that if nothing big came up he would return to school for a graduate degree. Luckily something big did come up. (more…)

Proudly Building Quality Aircraft Models In The USA – #SBDC Client Showcase

February 3, 2019
Atlantic Models, Inc. (Atlantic-Models.com)
Countdown to the 2019 Client Showcase: #10

Atlantic Models

SBDC: SBDC at FIU – Florida (business.fiu.edu/centers/sbdc)
SBDC Advisor: Roberto Castellon.

Atlantic Models, Inc. has grown to offer a range of products and services for the aviation and aerospace industries. Desktop display models, large indoor/outdoor displays, office decor, wall art, and even high-end custom aviation furniture are some of what we do. Concept to design, mock-up to manufacturing, through to installation and completion, Atlantic Models Inc. is your aviation destination!

“Roberto Castellon with the SBDC at FIU has been an amazing resource for guidance and direction. He knows when to call in experts like Nile for marketing, Ray in finance, and Shelly at the Beacon Council, who all have been excellent sources of knowledge and support, and all part of our local SBDC. To have all these available resources for our small business is priceless; to have it all available with one call is a gift we couldn’t be more grateful for!” Roger Jarman, Vice President Business Development, Atlantic Models, Inc.  (more…)

Makers of the World’s Most Comfortable Shirt – #SBDC Client Showcase

February 2, 2019
Butter Cloth ShirtButter Cloth (buttercloth.com | @Buttercloth1)
Countdown to the 2019 Client Showcase: #11

SBDC: Los Angeles SBDC Network, Long Beach SBDC Service Center (LongBeachSBDC.org)
SBDC Advisors: Joseph Jackson and Ed Von Leffern.

Danh Tran has always had a ferocious curiosity about fabrics and garment construction. Born in Vietnam, he grew up working in his family’s small tailor shop, making his own clothes by the time he was ten years old.

As a boy he dreamed of coming to America to become a famous fashion designer. Danh is proof that dreams really do come true. In 1994, his family immigrated to California. (more…)

America’s #SBDC Client Showcase – 12 Days Till the Event

February 1, 2019

America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are excited to announce the Client Showcase and Reception is back again this year! The following clients will be joining us on Capitol Hill on February 12th:

– California, Butter Cloth
Showcase Invitation– Florida, Atlantic Models, Inc.
– Kentucky, Nymbl Systems
– Maryland, Jordan Research and Development, LLC
– Michigan, Inductive Intelligence LLC
– New York, DogSpot
– Oklahoma, Whites Energy Services, LLC
– South Carolina, Extremiti3D
– Virginia, Port City Brewing Company
– Washington, FLEXHIBIT
– West Virginia, JesterLine (more…)

Employee Handouts: A Workplace Requirement You May Not be Aware of – but Should Be!

January 24, 2019
By ComplyRight –

Employee Handouts GuideDid you know you must distribute certain handouts to employees? This may be news to many small business employers, but it shouldn’t be because ignoring this responsibility carries some pretty hefty fines.

Along with year-long labor law posting compliance, you’re also required by federal, state and local laws to provide written notices under specific circumstances. It’s an additional compliance requirement that is more easily managed with the right resources.

What You Need to Know About Handouts

If this is the first time you’re hearing about employee handouts, here are some quick facts to get you up to speed: (more…)