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September 1993 Page 7
Entrepreneur of the Month:
Nadine McNutt
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Nadine McNutt in her business "1600 Barnett Road".
Tribal member Nadine McNutt owns an antique store in Medford, Oregon called
1600 Barnett Road, which conveniently, is also the address.
A former hospital worker, Nadine retired in 1973. Her husband worked in the
antiques and collectibles trade, and eventually taught her the business. Nadine has always
had an interest in antiques, and after her husband died, she put that interest to work for her.
She began by using her own items and renting spaces at flea markets, then she put
furniture on co-signment in shops. Finally, she found a building for rent, and decided to use
that space for her own antique store.
Today, 600 Barnett Road is a success because fourteen others rent space from her
and display their antiques and collectibles. In addition to rent Nadine also takes a 10
commission from every sale. . . .
Nadine admits, "We do keep our prices mid-low and often get other dealers in to
buy out merchandise. They all sell to each other."
1600 Barnett Road is open Monday through Saturday, but Nadine works Monday
through Thursday until noon. Her partners come in a help the rest of the time.
"This is a great business for me," she explained. "I like to travel, go to estate sales.
I like to take the chance to look for things for myself, as well as the shop. It's not a bad job
for a woman of seventy-three years old!"
Nadine didn't need financing for her store because she still rents the building. She
did receive a small business loan with help from the Tribe's Small Business Development
Department, but says the business just took off on its own.
"I had four people to start out with, now I have fourteen," she said. "Location is a
big part of it. My business is on a well-travelled road which is busy in the summer. It is near
a big hospital and right off the freeway. A lot of tourists stop in."
Whenitcomestoadvice,Nadine'srulesofbusinessaresimple: "I have always been
the type of person who could get to know people easily. I believe it's a good idea to know
the customer, as well. Also, people like shops that are fun and different."
Marketing Arts & Crafts Seminar
Those of you arts & crafts people who didn't attend our August 17th seminar, you
missed a great opportunity. Jim Brown, of the Clearwater Group in Bend spoke. Mr. Brown
is an international broker specializing in selling Native American arts & crafts. He spoke
about his company, and its contacts and opportunities for Native American crafters.
Interested craftspersons can contact Jim Brown at: The Clearwater Group, P.O. Box 181 1,
Bend, Oregon 97709. The phone number is (503) 383-3637 or 1-800-285-3668. The process
he uses is: he gets to know your products, their quality, and your production capacity; he takes
the products to market for feedback and direction; and determines which markets and market
opportunities are appropriate for you and your product.
One of the contacts Mr. brown has is Cultural Survival, in international marketing
group in Boston, which works with indigenous people. Cultural Survival's goal is to facilitate
economic development through cottage industries in economically disadvantaged countries,
which not only provide economic opportunities, but also retain and enhance the culture.
Cultural Survival sponsors two annual bazaars, one at Christmas time, and one in the Spring.
If you are currently producing, or want to produce Native American arts & crafts
items, contact Mr. brown about using his services. One of the advantages of using a broker
to market your products is that then you get to concentrate on production-what most
craftspeople really enjoy doing.
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Oregon Marketplace, a non-profit program supported by Oregon Lottery monies is requesting bids
for specialty food items for retail outlet in Eugene. Sample products they are looking for include: bakery
products, cereals, nuts, dried fruits, canned or smoked fish, teas, syrups, and jams. They have a special interest
in Native American good products. For more information, contact: Brenda Cheatham, 618 Lincoln St Eugene,
Oregon 97401. 343-7712.
"IRS Forecloses on Local Retail Outlet"
Could this be you? Come find out how to protect yourself and your possessions.
Anybody can start a business, but if you don't have current, accurate information about taxes,
insurance, and management, you could be in danger. Do you know what the various forms
of business are? Which are you ? Do you know that by filling out some paper work and
modifying your books, you may be able lower your annual tax burden, and protect your
personal assets from suit? Small Business Development's September seminar is "The Legal
Aspects of Doing Business" and will be held Tuesday, September 2 1 at 6:30 P.M. at the Tribal
Community Center. For more information, contact Debby Childers at the tribal offices.
Computer Training Schedule
The Business Development Department is offering several computer training
classes in September. Space is limited to three people, so sign up early. You may register
by calling Debby Childers. If you are interested in a training we haven't offered contact a
staff member about it.
BASIC COMPUTERS-97 6:00-8:00 P.M. 914 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Come learn the basics of the computer. We cover an overview of basic components,
show you how to use the mouse, and a brief overview of Word for Windows. Instructor:
Shelley Hansen
WORD FOR WINDOWS 923 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Word for Windows is an easy to use, quick to learn word processing system. If you
want to write letters, memos, or create reports, Word for Windows is ideal. Instructor: Mitch
Conley
WORKS DATABASE- 916 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Database programs are large amounts of information and are designed to be easily
sorted and printed. A sample database is your address book. Have you ever wanted to mail
letter or cards to just a few people in your book? Come learn how! Instructor: Elaine Moore
PRINT SHOP DELUXE 97 1:00-3:00 P.M. 928 1:00-3:00 P.M.
Do you ever need flyers or signs for your business program? Print Shop Deluxe is
easy to use, and creates flashy designs. It can add pizazz to your flyers, signs, cards, or
calendars. Instructor: Debby Childers
Greenhouse Classes To Begin
Have you ever thought about starting a business? Here's your chance to learn more
about owning, operating, andfinancingabusiness. Oregon Native American Entrepreneurial
Network (ONABEN) is offering 14-wcek business development classes starting September
20. ONABEN classes are open to Grand Ronde tribal members. Greenhouse classes will
be offered in: Klamath Falls, Portland, Warm Springs, Salem, and Springfield. The
Greenhouse program is broken down into two phases. The first phase is the Discovery
program. Discovery lasts four weeks and teaches students the reality of owning and
operating a business. The second phase is the Greenhouse Class. The goal of the Greenhouse
Class is to introduce the basic fundamentals of owning and operating a successful business
or start-up or expansion.
The Small Business Management Class is designed for business owners and
Greenhouse Class graduates. The class meets once per month for nine months, and focuses
on bookkeeping, record keeping, financial analysis and marketing. The Small Business
Management Class will be offered in Salem and Warm Springs and will begin September
20. For more information contact ONABEN at 1-800-854-82289.
Matthew Kirkland Student Intern
There is a new face in the Small Business Development Center. Matthew Kirkland
is a tribal member and a student at Western Oregon State College in Monmouth, Oregon and
is majoring in Public Policy and Administration. Matthew's mother was Joey Johnson
Phillips, and his grandmother was Sylvia Loree Vivette.
Matthew's internship with the Tribe includes the completion of two major projects:
planning and facilitating the "Going Into Business" conference in Coos Bay last April, and
researching and writing the Small Business Development Division's Policy and Procedure
Guidebook. Matthew's hard work on the "Going Into Business" conference helped make it
the success it was. Small Business Development received a grant from the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to put on the "Going
Into Business" conference, and those .
funds are also being used to pay for
his internship. Matthew is currently
working on the Division's
Guidebook.
Matthew's cheerful attitude
and eagerness to learn has been a
welcome addition to the Business
Development staff.
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