Congratulations and welcome to Jill Kline, the new Wyoming Entrepreneur.Biz Associate State Director! Jill, previously the NE Wyoming SBDC regional director, replaces Debbie Gorski.

Jill brings a wide range of work experience as well as a diverse educational background to the position. She has been with Wyoming Entrepreneur.Biz since 1998 and says she loves the organization, the assistance we provide, and that she has been thrilled with the opportunities the organization has provided to her. She received her Bachelor of Science in Geology and her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming.

Many businesses think that the only multi- million or billion dollar companies can afford market research. At one time this wasn't far off the mark, but now that is most assuredly incorrect - as long as you are a Wyoming business.

The dedicated researchers at the WyomingEntrepreneur.Biz Market Research Center have the resources available to help any business learn more about their business, their trade area, their industry and their customers. Contact the WMRC to learn what they can do to help you grow your business.

For more info, call the Market Research Center, 307-766-2688 or email: mikelamb@uwyo.edu

The Wyoming District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for the Minority Small Business Person of the Year for 2009. An eligible business must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a Black American, Native American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific American, or Subcontinent Asian American.

Factors to be considered when making a nomination include: The firm must be in satisfactory financial condition; show a growth in total sales and a growth in net profit; growth in full-time employees or employment of the disadvantaged. A nominee should indicate their participation in community projects or charitable organizations. Consideration will also be given if the nominee has overcome obstacles or adversities in their business history or have a unique product or service.

For additional information about how to submit a nomination, contact Deb Farris, debra.farris@sba.gov, 307-261-6510. Nominations must be submitted no later than July 10, 2009.

Cash Flow is the difference between the available cash at the beginning of an accounting period and that at the end of the period. Cash comes in from sales, loan proceeds, investments and the sale of assets and goes out to pay for operating and direct expenses, principal debt service, and the purchase of assets. Definition from Entrepreneur.com.

Wyoming Small Business Development Center is a partnership between the U. S. Small Business Administration, the Wyoming Business Council and the University of Wyoming.