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Whether you already own a small business or are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, the Small Business Development Center at the Los Alamos branch of the University of New Mexico can help you climb the ladder of success. The SBDC offers FREE, confidential business consulting, training courses, resources and business plan assistance for northern New Mexico businesses. We will work with your new or existing business to help you get on the right track and support you as you face the challenges of today's business climate. Our business-savvy counselors can help you tackle your business problems to lead you to profitability and success!
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Odalys González Fernández has been a Montessori teacher for the last 20 years and has always had dreams of owning her own school. In May 2006, she began to pursue that dream when she first visited with a counselor at the UNM-LA Small Business Development Center. Through the next two years, she spent countless hours with her counselor and friends, researching and designing her new concept for Bilingual Montessori School (BMS). Odalys was chosen because of her commitment to follow her dreams, the dedication necessary to follow through with her commitment, as well as, her continued efforts in successfully marketing the school.
BMS, a 5,000 square-foot colorful facility, opened for ‘learning’ on June 2, 2008 in White Rock. Prior to opening, she spent an abundance of time preparing the new school for an Open House in May of 2008 and its introduction to the community. The new school has received much attention due to its unique approach to childcare and because of the lack of adequate childcare in Los Alamos County. The opening of the school is not only ‘a dream come true’ for Mrs. Fernandez but a real need within the community. BMS combines the power of Montessori and Spanish language instruction to develop the young mind and to prepare children to excel as the leaders of tomorrow. BMS now employees five outstanding teachers including Mrs. Fernández, an assistant teacher and a volunteer that aim to prepare its students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by combining an exclusive curriculum based on both Montessori and bilingual education, tailored specifically for children, with enhanced first class childcare services. The school, which already has several children on the waiting list, provides a truly unique opportunity for children in the area. The parents of currently enrolled students are extremely proud of a school that will prepare them for their future while teaching them a second language.
When asked about her involvement with the UNM-LA Small Business Development Center, Mrs. Fernández was very excited about her recognition and said: “The UNM-LA Small Business Development Center worked with me to help organize my ideas and thoughts and played a role in clarifying the process for getting my business started.”
The school kicked off its fall session with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 21, 2008 in honor of all her new students and their families. The school is currently accepting applications and the website, www.bilingualmontessorischool.com is loaded with details and information about the Montessori school curriculum and the current activities.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNM-Los Alamos is the place to visit for no charge, confidential, professional advisement and support.
The SBDC offers:
• Free one-on-one business counseling
• Training workshops for small business
• Referrals to local resources
• Sponsorship of local Youth Business Grant Program
Topics include:
• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Business Start-up
• Business Financing
• Marketing
• Management Assessment
• Management Policy
• Planning & Business Plan Development
• Productivity Issues
• Proposal Preparation
Our workshop series uses expert presenters to address the educational needs of small businesses and organizations in Los Alamos. Customized training courses/programs can be developed by special arrangement.
Valuable workshop topics include:
• Legal Forms and Issues
• Tax Preparation
• Business Plan Development
• Marketing and Advertising
• Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Personnel Policies and Issues
• Cash Flow Analysis
Local Business Partners
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos Business Incubation Program
Coronado Ventures Forum
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos Research Park
For more information or to sign up for one of our workshops, please call (505) 662-0004 or click here to view our current schedule.
Patrick Sullivan, Director
Venessa Finn, Certified Business Analyst
Audrey Garduno, Business Advisor
Bryan Farmer, Business Advisor
Heather Campbell, Program Coordinator
If you are interested in learning more about what we can do for you and your business, please send us an email.
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UNM-Los Alamos
Small Business Development Center
190 Central Park Square
Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-0004
(505) 662-0099 fax
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday |
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