scsbdc presentation

South Carolina Small Business Development Centers Doing Business with Boeing December 6, 2011

Who We Are • Economic development organization providing business management assistance to small businesses • Nationwide network of 63 programs • Professional, trained consultants • Operate under SBA and national accreditation standards • Includes both SBDC and PTAC in S.C.

The SC SBDC Mission To advance South Carolina’s economic development by helping entrepreneurs grow successful businesses.

How We Carry Out Our Mission • 17 Locations in urban & rural South Carolina • A team of 40 professionals who provide:

– Free confidential private consulting – Educational workshops and seminars – Referrals & joint services with service partners – Special in-depth projects – Tools, resources and information

Collaboration is key to success.

Who We Serve  Mature, existing businesses  Entrepreneurs considering or starting a business  All industry segments  Small businesses throughout S.C.  For profit organizations

Typical Partners • Banks and other lenders • Local and state chambers • Other small business service providers • Universities and colleges • Federal, state and local governments • Private industry sponsors

Our Results Our Five Year Results (2006 to 6/2011):

– Jobs created & retained: – Government contract awards: – Financing obtained: – Businesses started: – Small businesses served:

6,304 > $1 B $382 M 506 26,109

Services We Provide • Internal financial management • Access to capital • Business plan development • Operations & H.R. systems • Government contracting • Marketing plans & implementation • Strategic planning • Sales & growth strategies …..etc.

Additional Services Potential Boeing Suppliers Assistance with: • • • • •

Basic quality processes, metrics, SPC tools Basic technology requirements & assessments Employee requirements: talent/HR review Diversification plans/fit with core business Introduction & guidance on exporting (with partners)

Additional Services Potential Boeing Suppliers  CCR Registrations  Completing ORCA  Certification for Women Owned Small Business. (WOSB)  Facilitate networking & identifying points of contact ◦ Boeing ◦ Prime contractors ◦ Government agencies

 Review solicitations from Boeing  Assist contractors with writing proposals to Boeing

Collaboration Key to Success • SC qualified suppliers • Small business growth • Profitability • Client satisfaction • Economic health

Michele Abraham State Director South Carolina SBDC Darla Moore School of Business 1705 College St. Columbia, S.C. 29208 mabraham@sc.edu 803-777-3130

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