Announcements / Upcoming Events

Sign up for the Retailing 2010 workshop, Wednesday February 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Demopolis Higher Education Center, 186 Field of Dreams Drive. You'll learn the latest in

Using social media to market your small business
Important management techniques from area business owners
Marketing strategies for small businesses

Lunch is provided. Registration is required. Contact the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce at 334.289.0270 or email demopchamber@yahoo.com.

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Recent News

AERN's recent workshop in Greenville (Butler County) was the subject of a news report on WSFA 12 News in Montgomery. Watch the video at WSFA 12's website.

An article in the Birmingham Business Journal reports that the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council has rated Alabama as the 9th-best state for small businesses. Read the whole article at their website.

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Success Stories

Pop-Up Party LLC Candace Johnson, Selma-Dallas County director of tourism, said new owner Kim Williams proves the old saying true: "If you put your mind to it, you can do it." And with the help of AERN's resources at the Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, Williams saw her dream of a small business come true. Read more....

AERN Event Calendar

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Quotation

The more people who own little businesses of their own, the safer our country will be, and the better off its cities and towns, for the people who have a stake in their country and their community are its best citizens.
John Hancock

Featured website for February

Your Office and Equipment
Business Owner's Toolkit
http://www.toolkit.com/small_business
_guide/sbg.aspx?nid=P04_0000

This site explores questions about what to look for in a business facility, the equipment you'll need, how to negotiate leases and purchases of equipment, and more.

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Featured tip for February

Let's say you've been unsuccessful in your attempts to raise money for your business ..., or you have raised some money, but still need more. What do you do next? Read more....

How to Write a Business Plan, p. 70-71

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