Re: Small Business Lisa Ballance 11 Jan 1999 08:04 EST
Suzette: SBA - for low-interest, good probability loans (even if technically in "the red" because of recent renovations).. Another option is "free labor" -- Appalachian State has a great Business School (as you well know), within which there is a well-known Hospitality and Food Service Management Division ... A 6 credit internship would give a grad student an opportunity to learn an inventory system (in practice) and maybe relieve some bookkeeping-store managment time. In return, the store gets approximately 30 hours of assistance. This actually applies to the RES-ADMN list quite well... Many of us have very little staff resources and would benefit from an extra pair of eyes and hands... I decided to "test-the-waters" by offering an graduate internship in my office and the result has been great. Sure, there was a bit of effort in getting it started, but after one month of very specific responsibilities (liason with IRB -- assisting faculty with IRB) it is GREAT! And, I might have a better chance in defending a request for an additional position (if I choose to go that route in the future). Also, I recently received a note of from the Vice President, acknowleding the importance of supporting our students and providing educational opportunities in the area of research (administration). Good Luck, Lisa S. Mauney wrote: > > I have a question for my fellow colleagues. I apologize > that this is not related to university "research and > grants", but I had an inquiry that needs some expertise > from you grant seekers out there in relation to a > woman owned small business. > The inquiry owns a small gourmet foods specialty shop and > is looking for some funding to keep the business going. > Operating expenses, salaries, inventory etc... The traffic > is good now it needs an increase in inventory to meet > customer needs. A large amount was invested into renovation > and an inventory system. Does anyone have any advise for > Women and Small Businesses? Does anyone know where I could > direct the inquiry for Federal assistance? Can anyone > suggest a foundation that will support a for-profit > organization? > Thanks for any response!!! > > ---------------------- > Suzette S. Mauney > Appalachian State University > Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs > (704)262-2694*fax(704)262-2709 > xxxxxx@appstate.edu > > ============================================================================= -- Lisa Richman Ballance, Adm. Director VCU Institute for Clinical Trials and Outcomes Research Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University xxxxxx@hsc.vcu.edu 804-225-4991 804-827-0087 fax ============================================================================