SBDC Success Story: IN ON Cable Installers Inc.

Osceola County, Florida - While setting the stage for the future by securing capital, IN ON Cable Installers Inc. is also hiring right now. Sustained financial growth is expected in coming years, company officials said, thanks in part to resources offered through the Small Business Development Center at UCF-Kissimmee.

Specializing in all areas of low voltage wiring IN ON has evolved from a two-man operation in 1991 to a company with more than 150 employees in becoming one of the largest cable contractors in Central Florida.

To leverage their business through programs offered by the SBA, Jeff Austin scheduled an appointment with the SBDC - a program funded by Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee and United States Small Business Administration - to learn about the different types of SBA Loan Programs.

After discussing the company's position, the group decided that more cash flow would allow for an increase in employees. The SBDC recognized that the company was financially sound and the key was to make sure that they were prepared before approaching local lenders.

Once all the documents were in place, the SBDC referred the client to three SBA participating lenders, one of which was SunTrust who was able to provide the necessary financing through an SBA 7(a). Ashley Caroli, from SunTrust, stated that "the fact that In On was prepared, made the loan process that much smoother."

In On was able to tap into their local resources and save on finance charges, which in turn has allowed them the opportunity to continue hiring more employees. Jeff Austin stated the "SBDC at UCF is a great resource for companies in Osceola County."

About IN ON Cable Installers, Inc.

In 1991, after the contractor they were working for closed their doors, Mark Hobson and Jeff Austin obtained an installation contract with what is now Bright House Networks and started IN ON Cable Installers, Inc. Not satisfied with doing just an adequate job, Mark and Jeff refined their installation techniques and procedures to become the top installers in the area. When their talents were recognized, they were pushed to take on more technicians and duplicate their system of operation. Today IN ON has over 150 technicians and employees; from a two man operation, now the largest, most efficient cable contractor in Central Florida. IN ON Cable has evolved from a Cable installation company into a multi-talented company with expertise in all areas of low voltage wiring,Coax, Cat-5 Cat-6, Wireless Ethernet, Video Surveillance, and Fiber optics.