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Here are the last of our 2023 Regional Career Fair Student Engagement winners from McCook Central.![]()
*Isabela Jimenez![]()
*Marah Shock![]()
*Jackson Remmers![]()
*Will Rotert![]()
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Isabela was our $50 prize winner. She showed the highest level of engagement in her answers to our engagement worksheet students completed at the fair to be eligible for the prizes. ![]()
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Congratulations to all our 2023 Winners! Keep exploring and OWN your future!![]()
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#sefpforstudents #sefp #studentengagement #regionalcareerfair
Step 1 is all about your idea and vision for a successful business. Step 2 is where you work to validate the need for such product or service to ensure the viability and longevity of your idea before you go any further.![]()
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Let's say for example you want to start a interior painting business. You need to know who your competition is, an idea of area pricings, as well as things like the identifying who your customers are and how many of them are within a specific geographic region. ![]()
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As shared in an Entrepreneur article "Failure to do market research before you being a business venture or during its operation is like driving a car from Texas to New York without a map or street signs," says William Bill of Wealth Design Group in Houston. "You have to know which direction to travel and how fast to go. A good market research plan indicates where and who your customers are. It will also tell you when they are most likely and willing to purchase your goods or use your services."![]()
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Knowing what the potential demand for your product or service and who your customer base will be will give you greater confidence and a foundation to build your business upon. SEFP can support and help you with Step 2.![]()
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#sefp #fromideatostartup #Step2 #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #marketresearch
A potential barrier for many in the realm of entrepreneurship, business opportunity and personal growth is the advancement of technologies that are commonplace today. To build a business today, you will need some type of digital presence to promote your business and communicate with customers.![]()
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According to their recent release, "GROW South Dakota has released a new program called Digital Literacy. In this program, GROW South Dakota is offering FREE options to renew or expand your knowledge of the digital world. There are multiple courses to fit a variety of needs and we can also work with you on a one-on-one basis, if you prefer.![]()
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Online education is provided through the NorthStar program, which offers classes on Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, Social Media, Information Literacy, and Career Search Skills. These classes are self-paced and can be retaken if needed. If you would like a certificate GROW South Dakota can proctor the test at the end of the course."![]()
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Thank you GROW South Dakota for offering an option that can remove barriers and open doors!![]()
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GROW South Dakota launches new Digital Literacy program
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GROW South Dakota has released a new program called Digital Literacy. In this program, GROW South Dakota is offering FREE options to renew or expand your knowledge of the digital world. There are mul...
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Next week is our Annual Investor Reception. If you are a member of your city council, county commission, development corporation, chamber![]()
or an investor partner of SEFP, you are invited to this year's Reception! ![]()
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Contact me ASAP to RSVP!
A few more of the Student Engagement winners from the Regional Career Fair.![]()
*Natalie Becker- Canistota![]()
*Claire Hofer- Freeman Public![]()
*Bella Brewer- Freeman Public![]()
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Thank you for your participation, and congrats! Stay engaged, and you will do great things!![]()
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#sefpforstudents #sefp #studentengagement
Discipline today leads to options tomorrow. - Dave Ramsey![]()
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When I read this quote today and it hit different. Dave Ramsey is, my opinion, a great financial coach that has helped many turn their financial situations around as well as their relationship with money. So, I know this quote is first, geared towards the hard work he coaches people to do. However, in the line of work I am in, this is true in a different context. ![]()
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Starting and running a small business takes discipline on the daily. It requires a level of diligence that is not parallel to other jobs or careers. You must show up, even if no one comes. You must do your homework to provide a product or service that people will pay for. You must create and cultivate a brand that builds trust and draws customers in. You must clean the toilets. You shouldn't do it 100% on your own; you need a team. But no one can do the hard work for you. You must OWN it. Take 100% responsibility and give 150% to start. ![]()
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Discipline today leads to options tomorrow. Read that again.![]()
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#smallbusiness #startupsupport #sefp #sefpcanhelp #discipline
