Submitting your client’s Success Stories is a simple two-step process:
STEP ONE: Obtain client permission & application
You can send your client this flyer to help explain the LA SBDC Success Story process and what to expect.
Copy and paste the below email to your client. (Revise as you wish.)
Dear [CLIENT]:
You’ve reached a new milestone in your business, and we’d like to nominate you for our Success Story Program! If you choose to participate, we will feature your story on our blog, in our social media, or in marketing and PR materials at the local, state, and national levels.
The program is entirely optional, and whether or not you apply will not affect your access to our services.
Here are a few examples of the stories we’ve featured in the past:
- https://smallbizla.org/stories/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-a-lemonade-start-up/
- https://smallbizla.org/stories/the-sbdc-provides-constant-support/
- https://smallbizla.org/stories/from-solopreneneur-to-full/
If you would like to participate, please complete the submission form found here: https://smallbizla.org/client-success-story-application-and-release
You’ll gain valuable exposure for your business, while also inspiring other small business owners. And you’ll help make it possible for us to continue to support small businesses who drive our local economy, create jobs, and support local communities!
Best,
Your SBDC advisor
STEP TWO: Provide client info
Required: The advisor (or other Center staff) must Fill out this form to let us know that a client is being nominated for the Success Story program, and why.
We will follow up with the client using the contact information you supply, and provide you with updates on the progression of the success story.