The risk of data leakage to companies is immense and covers all types of industries. Last year, the Identity Theft Resource Center documented 447 breaches in the U.S. that exposed 17.3 million records, and there have been 255 breaches in the first six months of this year that have exposed 6.2 million records. Globally, the […]
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Here in Kentucky, our economy is certainly based around small business entrepreneurs. According to the latest SBA.gov statistics for our state, nearly 97 percent of our employers are small businesses (20 employees or less), employing about 48 percent of people in private sector jobs. But small businesses are also facing more complex external issues, per a press
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In this day and age your competitors are a dime a dozen. Businesses are striving for excellence in every area possible so they can stand out amongst their competition. Want to make a lasting impression on your customers? Focus your attention on customer service. Here’s why…
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Lexington, Ky – (June 6, 2013) – Becky Naugle, State Director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, was inducted into the Lexington NAWBO Hall of Fame at the 2013 NAWBO Winners’ Circle event, held in Lexington on April 11, 2013. Naugle is the second recipient of this high honor in the history of the
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 26, 2013) — Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) Associate Director Gordon Garrett is participating in the 2013 National Institute of Health Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP). CAP is a specialized technical assistance program designed to help promising small life science companies develop their commercial businesses and transition their technologies developed through the
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Client Success Story: Blue Stallion Brewing CompanyKSBDC Center: Bluegrass SBDCKSBDC Consultant: Jay HoustonAssistance Provided: Business Plan Development, Financial Forecasting, Loan Packaging, Mentoring https://youtu.be/placeholderLEXINGTON, KY – Nearly nine months since the build out began, Lexington’s newest craft brewery is set to open its doors to the public. Blue Stallion Brewing Co. will celebrate its grand opening on
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (July 12, 2013) – Tina Snodgrass, APRN, FNP-C has opened her Skin Care Practice at 2816 Veach Road, Suite 208, in Owensboro with the help of Lois Decker, Center Director of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center at Murray State University in Owensboro . Tina is a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certified in
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In July 2012, Amy Adkins began pursuing her dream of business ownership and visited a local bank to discuss her financial needs. The lender referred her to Kim Jenkins, management consultant at Morehead State University’s Ashland Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Ashland SBDC has been providing small business consulting services free-of-charge in downtown Ashland
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When talking with business owners about their web strategy, I stress the importance of mobile optimized content, especially for local retail businesses. The rise of smartphones and mobile internet access has led to a “connected consumer”, able to search for information on businesses, products, and services anywhere and anytime with the swipe of a finger.
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Citizens of the Commonwealth will be applauding manufacturing and its wide-reaching economic benefits during Celebrate Manufacturing in Kentucky the week of September 30 – October 4. Joining states around the country during National Manufacturing Week, Kentucky’s manufacturing facilities will be conducting tours, open houses, hosting local school field trips and community forums. The week will
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