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SBDC GASBC Resource Page

 

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The list below are downloads for PDF documents, PowerPoint presentations and other resources that SBDC Counselors can reference to assist the small business owners taking The Great American Small Business Challenge.  We are working diligently to provide your SBDC with all the marketing, promotional and educational materials you need to leverage the GASBC, so you can provide more high quality services to your small business clients.  MORE RESOURCES COMING SOON!! 


    

GASBC - Small Business Owner's Orientation Script.  An easy to follow script that SBDC Counselors can use to introduce small business owners to The Great American Small Buisness Challenge. This script is to be used in combination with the Small Business Owner's PowerPoint presentation.

    

GASBC - Small Business Owner's Orientation PowerPoint presentation.  This is a PowerPoint presentation that SBDC Counselors can use in combination with the Small Business Owner's Orientation script to introduce Small Business Owners to The Great American Small Busines Challenge.

    

GASBC - Official Handbook.  This handbook can be used as a reference for SBDC Counselors and Small Business Owners. The handbook outlines the entire four-step business development process for The Great American Small Business Challenge. It also details the work required to complete each step of the process and why that work is neccessary. In addtion, the handbook provides an overview of the awards small business owners can earn during the Challenge (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum).

    

Step 1: GASBC - Going for Bronze Script. This is a script SBDC Counselors can use to explain the 1st Step in the business development process, Going for Bronze. The script is to be used in combination with the Going for Bronze PowerPoint presentation. Small business owners that successfully complete this section will receive a Bronze award.

    

Step 1: GASBC - Going for Bronze PowerPoint Presentation. This PowerPoint presentation is to be used with the Going for Bronze script. Together, the PowerPoint slides and the script will help SBDC Counselors explain Step 1 (Bronze) of The Great American Small Business Challenge. Small business owners that successfully complete this section will receive a Bronze award.

    

Step 2: GASBC - Going For Silver Script. This is a script SBDC Counselors can use to explain the 2nd Step in the business development process, Going for Silver. The script is to be used in combination with the Going for Silver PowerPoint presentation. Small business owners that successfully complete this section will receive a Silver award.

    

Step 2: GASBC - Going for Silver PowerPoint Presentation.  This PowerPoint presentation is to be used with the Going for Bronze script. Together, the PowerPoint slides and the script will help SBDC Counselors explain Step 2 (Silver) of The Great American Small Business Challenge. Small business owners that successfully complete this section will receive a Silver award.

    

Sample Email: SBDC Invite to Small Business Owners to take The Great American Small Business Challenge.

Download Sample SBDC GASBC Invitation to Sm. Biz Owners.doc

    

Sample Email: SBDC Follow Up To Small Business Owners who received an invite to take The Great American Small Business Challenge.

Download Sample SBDC FollowUp to GASBC Invitation to Sm. Biz Owners.doc

    

Sample Email: SBDC Chamber of Commerce request to invite Chamber Members to take The Great American Small Business Challenge.

Download Sample SBDC announcement letter to local chamber of commerce.doc

    

Sample Email: SBDC Chamber of Commerce Follow Up to request invite to Chamber Members to take The Great American Small Business Challenge.

Download Sample SBDC followUp letter to local chamber of commerce.doc

    

SBDC Press Kit: Press Kit includes Instructions for writing a press release, tips, sample press releases and an extensive list of FREE press release submission and distribution sites. SBDCs can easily draft a press release to submit to local media and online news sites. This press release can be used to promote The Great American Small Buisness Challenge or for other SBDC announcements.

Download SBDC Press Kit.doc

    

ATTN: SBDC Counselors. View A Pre-Recorded GASBC Overview Video:  If you have been unable to attend a "Live" 30 Minute GASBC Online Overview Session, there is now a pre-recorded video overview that you can view online. Please click the following link to watch this 11 minute video to learn more about The Great American Small Business Challenge. GASBC Video Overview



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