Alex Plotkin
A veteran of small business creation, Alex Plotkin joined the SBDC in 2013, after more than a decade of building his own small businesses. A graduate of the Honors Business Program at The University of Texas with a Master of Business Administration from University of California – Los Angeles, Alex served as chief financial officer for Streetball Partners International, organizers of the Hoop-It-Up 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, until that business was sold.
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Wait! Did you read that correctly: “Fire your customers”? Yes, you did! You’ve had it drummed into your head forever: “The customer is always right,” “The customer comes first,” “Always...
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There are a lot of compelling reasons to start a small business, or to be self-employed. The freedom to be your own boss, set your own hours, and decide which...
Learn how to find quality employees in a competitive hiring climate, what to look for and how to keep them. ...