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The Small Business Handbook, developed by the University of Alabama's Small Business Development Center, has been added to the AERN website. Click on the red Handbook link in the left column to see the Table of Contents.
Recent News
Two new AERN centers held ribbon cuttings in east Alabama in June, bringing the total number of counties in the network to 14. Read more....
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Success Stories
On November 9, 2007 June Buchanan opened the doors to Home Spun Quilts in Butler, Alabama with the help of her brother and sister-in-law and the resources provided by the Alabama Entrepreneurial Research network. Home Spun Quilts specializes in handmade quilts custom created for any customer's needs and wishes, and the business also carries a large selection of fabrics and other materials any serious quilter would need. Read more....
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Quotation
Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow.
Thornton Wilder
Featured website for September
The One Stop Center
West Alabama Chamber of Commerce
http://www.youronestopcenter.com/
The One Stop Center provides links and information on the business licenses, permits and taxes required by local, state and federal governments. Another useful section is The Startup Checklist (under the "Starting a Business" category in the links at the top of the page), which covers the steps required to move from having a potential product or service to starting an actual business.
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Featured tip for September
There are four different ways to organize your business: the sole proprietorship, the partnership, the corporation, and the limited liability company. Read more....
Steps to Small Business Start-Up, p. 59
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