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Celebrating Client Success

TROUTDALE INJURY LAWYER

Richard Davis, The Troutdale Injury Lawyer, after practicing law for 28 years in Barre, Vermont, relocated to Troutdale, Oregon, in 2015 with his wife. He spent six years with a Portland law firm before opening his own practice on June 24, 2016, specializing in personal injury and civil disputes.

THE CHALLENGE

Starting a new practice in Oregon, where the legal market is highly competitive, was a daunting task. Richard needed to establish a compelling online presence to attract clients in a region where many established peers already had a head start.

THE SUCCESS

With the support of the MT. Hood Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and guidance from Guy Edwards, the Troutdale Injury Lawyer successfully created a robust online presence. The Small Business Development Center helped tailor his website to highlight his practice areas and taught him strategies to drive traffic and attract clients. This support was crucial in helping him compete effectively in a crowded market.

HOW MT HOOD SBDC HELPED

The Richard engaged with the Small Business Development Center and Guy Edwards through regular online meetings. The SBDC provided:

1.  Strategic Planning: Developed a comprehensive plan to thrive in Oregon's competitive legal market.

2.  Website Development: Tailored the website to highlight his practice areas effectively.

3.  Traffic Strategies: Implemented techniques to drive and increase website traffic.

4.  Digital Marketing Guidance: Enhanced his understanding of online marketing strategies.

The knowledgeable and professional SBDC team made the process smooth and efficient, exceeding expectations and ensuring a strong online presence.

MOVING FORWARD

With the foundation built by the SBDC, Richard plans to increase revenue and implement more automated procedures over the next year. The SBDC's support has been instrumental in his practice's growth and success in a competitive market. 

Business Startup Basics on 11/16

Recommended for individuals planning to start, ready to launch, or just started a business and want to make sure they have followed all the steps to be in compliance.

Learn how to test the feasibility of your business idea, the pros and cons of legal business structures, steps to formalize a business, and the importance of business plans. The professional advising team at the MHCC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invites you to this business startup basics session to prepare you to discuss your business in detail. They will show you how to schedule a follow-up with your assigned business advisor.

Skyrocket Your Business: Anybody Can Be an SEO Expert on 11/12

Dive into the world of SEO and watch your customer base soar with our course. According to Shark Tank, the #1 reason entrepreneurs want investors is to fund SEO. In this course, we unveil the secrets behind effective search engine optimization strategies tailored to your business. Learn how to climb search rankings, attract quality leads, and convert them into loyal customers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your online presence and maximize your business's growth potential. Enroll now and start reaping the rewards of SEO success!

Conceptos Básicos de Inicio de Negocios el 16/11

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Recomendado para personas que quieren planear, están por lanzar, o acaban de empezar un negocio y quieren asegurar que siguieron todos los pasos necesarios para estar en cumplimiento.

Aprenda cómo probar la viabilidad de su idea, los pros y contras de las estructuras legales de negocios, pasos para formalizar el negocio, y la importancia de los planes de negocios. El equipo profesional de asesoría del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios (SBDC) de MHCC le invita a esta sesión que cubre los conceptos básicos de iniciar un negocio para prepararlo a explorar su negocio en más detalle. Le mostraran como programar un seguimiento con su asesor de negocios asignado.