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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs Krysti and Phil Schey of Bluffton, Ohio answer questions about their Bluffton-based business, Krysti's Music Studio, which also provide instruction in Ottawa, Shawnee, and Spencerville. August 2021. http://krystismusicstudio.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/krystismusicstudio https://goo.gl/maps/YNdCr3sx3WPgnP2FA 15 Minutes with ... BCE Edition also appears at http://BlufftonIcon.com
15 minutes with Krysti's Music Studio, BCE Edition
Learn about the popularity of BNI networking: 27 chapters in northwest Ohio; weekly meetings to exchange referrals and information. Beantown Business Professionals, BNI chapter https://bninwo.com/oh-northwest-beantown-business-professionals/en-US/index Julia George of Blackhoof Title Agency (419) 358-5606 138 N Main St, Bluffton, Ohio https://dillerlawcompany.net Sara Marsh of Sara Campbell Photography (567) 204-4812 Lima, Ohio https://saracampbellphotography.com Michael Ley of Ley Insurance Agency (419) 222-2454 513 N Cable Rd, Lima, Ohio Paula Scott, Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (567) 525-6667 blufftonce@gmail.com BlufftonEntrepreneurs.com Serving entrepreneurs in Allen, Hancock, Hardin, and Putnam counties, Ohio.
Grow with BNI membership, a BCE online discussion
Entrepreneurs Doug and Sara Kisseberth of Jenera, Ohio answer questions about their Bluffton and Findlay, Ohio based business, Drive Time Driving Instruction. DriveTimeDriving.com 2469 S. Main Street, Findlay (main office and classroom) 546 N Main Street, Bluffton (classroom) Email: DriveTimeDoug@yahoo.com 419-424-0112 ​888-407-0112 The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit business incubator serving Allen, Hancock, Hardin, and Putnam counties. BlufftonEntrepreneurs.com blufftonce@gmail.com (567)525-6667
15 Minutes with Drive Time Driving Instruction, BCE Edition
Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation (PCCIC) https://www.putnamcountyohio.com/ Amy Sealts, Director of Economic Development 115 S. Fair Ave. Suite C, Ottawa, OH 45875 (419) 523-5595 PCCIC is an economic development company that advances and promotes industrial, commercial and community development. TITAN TROLLEY LLC https://www.titantrolley.org/ Andy Beaston Serving Ottawa and Glandorf, Ohio titantrolley@gmail.com (419) 890-2139 Pedal bar tours reserved by the seat and whole trolley rentals beginning April 2021. WELL GROUNDED CAFE https://www.wgcottawa.com/ Tom Giesken and Sandy Sue Forman 114 N. Elm St., Ottawa, Ohio 45875 tom@wgcottawa.com 419-233-7143 High quality products prepared and served in a friendly atmosphere will be our style of doing business and our eternal promise. Opening day to be announced. ​
BCE Putnam County Spotlight
15 Minutes with the Et Cetera Shop (Actually, just 5:39). Chrissy Lugibihl and Janette Reineke answer questions from the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs about promotional videos and window displays at the thrift shop at 327 N Main, Bluffton, Ohio. While this shop is nonprofit, they have plenty of tips for entrepreneurs on how to get the attention of shoppers. Throughout the week Chrissy provides updates and tours of what's in the shop at https://www.facebook.com/Etceterab. On Saturdays, Chrissy treats us to a bigger production, often with her sidekick/husband Jeff. Janette creates attention-getting window displays featuring some of the best and most outrageous items to come to the shop. These items are for sale after they have been in the window for a month. "15 Minutes With..." is also a feature of http://www.blufftonicon.com/news/15-minutes
15 minutes with the Et Cetera Shop, BCE Edition
Author and journalist Fred Steiner talks with the BCE's Paula Scott about self publishing--the steps from manuscript to printed copy. For a PDF handout visit www.blufftonentrepreneurs.com/events. Fred Steiner, BlufftonIcon.com info@blufftonicon.com Bluffton Anthology: Essays on a small Ohio town collected by Fred Steiner https://bit.ly/2MrMwiO Have you asked yourself... What is the purpose of my book? Who are my readers? Do I have enough stuff to make a book? Who will edit my book? Author as entrepreneur Identify promotion channels (Shops, clubs, Amazon, etc.) Develop or sub-contract cover design and graphics Recruit blurb and introduction writers Estimate number of copies to be sold Do I expect to make a profit? Can I afford to take a loss? Questions for the publisher - Can they provide ISBN (International Standard Book Number) - Pricing - Format (size, paper, cover, binding, etc.) - Print on demand - Digital version - Do they specialize in this type of book (novel, photographs, illustrations, etc.) The self-publishing companies Fred mentions are: Workplay Publishing http://workplaypublishing.com/ Fairway Press http://www.fairwaypress.com/ Masthof Press & Bookstore https://www.masthof.com/
Making It a Book, a discussion on self-publishing
Discussion with attorney Mitch Kingsley of Sam W. Diller Co. LPA https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-kingsley-987bb4a/ and the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE). A review of phases of business development and partner relationships, including compatibility, skill sets, partnership agreements, succession planning, insurance, etc. BCE programs are an introduction to topics of interest to entrepreneurs. Please consult your own attorney, accountant, banker, and insurance agent for advice specific to your business. The BCE serves entrepreneurs in Allen, Hancock, Hardin, and Putnam counties in Ohio. http://www.blufftonentrepreneurs.com Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs PO Box 2, Bluffton OH 45817 blufftce@gmail.com 567-525-6667
BCE Friends and Business Partners?
Tracey Simons of Reichenbach & Steiner CPAs of Bluffton, Ohio, joins the BCE's Paula Scott to review the basics of federal and state requirements for hiring your first employee. Learn about the steps needed to register your business, complete employee documentation, report hires, and set up a payroll system. Handout: BlufftonEntrepreneurs.com/events Serving Allen, Hancock, Hardin, and Putnam counties (Ohio)
Your First Employee
Discussion about business websites with Paula Scott of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs and web designer Dave Treat of Thinking Small LLC. Topics include: - What you need to bring to a web designer - What websites do better than social media - How to plan for design, hosting, and followup support - How to get good search results TIP SHEET https://136dea3a-cf73-4b36-b90d-d35b9fabb450.filesusr.com/ugd/8ef066_c9b0253db3c94be08bba0f6c9d53e338.pdf https://blufftonentrepreneurs.com
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