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About Me...

I joined the Manufacturing and Technology Small Business Development Center (MTSBDC) at Columbus State Community College (CSCC) as the Program Manager in August 2007. I create, coordinate and promote programs and events to inspire, educate and engage individuals in our region who wish to start or grow a small business.

My educational background includes an Associate Degree in Multimedia Production, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude, and I am currently completing my Masters in Marketing and Communication. I also hold a certificate from Columbus State in Training and Development and I am a LERN Certified Program Planner.

In collaboration with Michael Bowers, the Regional Director of the SBDC, I created this social network in response to the need our clients expressed to have a platform to network, share information, and receive support form other current and inspiring small business owners. We hope this site is beneficial to all small business owners regardless of what stage they are in and I welcome your suggestions and feedback on how we can improve it to better serve you.

In my free time (free time??) when I'm not creating social networks, I enjoy sunsets, long walks on the beach – oops! Sorry, wrong blog. Seriously, I love to vacation, love – love Florida, HGTV, doing anything or nothing at all with my best friends and neo-soul music, including artists India Arie, Jill Scott, and John Legend and the music of pop singer Colbie Caillat.

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Customer Service: The Differentiator

So over the Summer, I got together with some friends for a backyard barbeque. The food was delicious and the drinks weren’t that bad either. During the cookout the conversation eventually routed to what we all were currently working on. Of course, I had to take the opportunity to plug this blog. As soon as my friend’s sister heard I was writing on behalf of the experiences small business owners are having she pleaded, “Please write a post on the importance of customer service.”

She had just had… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:46am —

Tonya Wilson, SBDC

Do You Know an Extraordinary Woman Business Owner? Nominate Her Today for the "Keys for Success Awards"

Please consider nominating a woman business owner for the Keys to Success Awards!

Nominations for Keys to Success Awards are due by August 31, 2009. The Keys to Success Award Program showcases Ohio’s leading women-owned businesses and rewards their personal achievements, economic power, and financial/operational strength. The program has recognized and honored women-business owners since 1996 (formerly the Governor’s Excellence in Enterprise Awards).

Awards are presented in th… Continue

Posted on August 10, 2009 at 1:00pm —

Tonya Wilson, SBDC

Three Tips to Entrepreneurial Success

If you know me or if you've read my profile bio on any of the social media websites I'm on, you know I love to vacation and I love Florida. Therefore, its only natural that anything associated with those two things is sure to grab my attention. But beyond the lovely palm trees, folicking days at the beach and adrenaline pumping rides at the best theme parks in the world, (Walt Disney World of course!) there is tremendous lessons to be learned from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our… Continue

Posted on April 20, 2009 at 12:20pm —

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Keep Your Eye on the Prize...

As I meet our amazing guest speakers at the numerous events we host, I occasionally ask for words of inspiration and encouragement to pass along to our attendees and clients as they move along their journey as entrepreneurs. What strikes me most as I receive those quotes is the similarity in the statements to encourage those who meet opposition due merely to their age.

These words, I believe, are especially vital when it concerns those labeled as Generation X & Generation Y. Many in this gr… Continue

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

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You want money? Get Noticed!

How do you get funding to start a business? How do you differentiate your business so as to get noticed by investors? Investors look at a a lot deals before they find one to fund. You need to position yourself as a hot company. To do this you to need to show visibility in the market, create a buzz in the community and show your business has momentum.

Visibility:

Visibility is about having a presence in the market. Your ability to show that you are serving an unserved segment of the market and… Continue

Posted on July 21, 2008 at 1:27pm — 4 Comments

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At 4:50pm on November 24, 2009, Shana Hendrickson said…
Tonya I am looking to start a small business and I was wondering the best place to look for business mentors... Please email me at shanahendrickson@yahoo.com
At 9:21am on April 3, 2009, Amy Jo Newlun said…
Thank you so much for the invite, Tonya! I'm looking forward to making connections and finding/sharing resources.
At 4:06pm on April 2, 2009, Suzanne Williams said…
Thanks Tonya! I will certainly look into that!
At 3:45pm on March 30, 2009, Barney Greenbaum said…
Hi, FranNet will host a free live Webinar on April 9th @7 PM ..
>"Franchising as a career alternative"
For more information you can go to our web page www.frannet.com or just eemail me or give me a call for the password.
At 10:57pm on March 28, 2009, Brandi Young-Sharp said…
Thanks, Tonya!

I appreciate the request and am excited about participating in the Be the Boss conference. I feel blessed to have such great support from such great people like Mike Bowers and yourself at SBDC! Oh and can you please Thank Shanda for me, she went over and beyond. I am so indebted to her!
At 3:17pm on December 15, 2008, Luke Barbara said…
I'm looking forward, Tonya. Happy holidays!
At 2:14pm on October 8, 2008, Megan Sun said…
Hi, Tonya.

I just registered for the Carried The Bag session. Would you check whether I'm already registered? The site didn't give any confirmation. I'd like to pay for it with my credit card.
Thanks.

Megan Sun
At 6:43pm on September 27, 2008, Rosby Lee Jr. said…
Hello Tonya.
At 3:15pm on September 27, 2008, Angele Wood said…
Hi Tonya,
I have a great article to post for our site, but I would like to show it with 2 pictures.
Is there a way to embedd photos to the blog post on personal pages?
At 2:59pm on September 25, 2008, Angele Wood said…
Thanks, Tonya. Yeah, that black and white pic (4th on our bio) is my favourite photo of our pony Nugget. It makes me sigh just to look at it. Nugget is a great pony -- Laid back, cool, usually level-headed. He reminds me to be good; to be strong; to just relax :)
I look forward to seeing ou at Be the Boss! too

-Angele Wood
PAWS HOOVES FINS & FEATHERS
*Teaching Animals and People Good Manners!

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