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ENTREPRENEUR’S GUIDE: STARTING AND GROWING A BUSINESS IN PENNSYLVANIANov 2011   Each year thousands of Pennsyl va nians begin the journey toward entre pre neur ship.  Some travel alone with nothing more than a good idea for a business and money they have saved from their own paycheck.  Other potential entre pre neurs need to develop a... View
Regulatory & Compliance Issues in PennsylvaniaApr 2011 Where can I find a list of what needs to be filed with the federal, state and local government authorities? How do I register a fictitious name in Pennsylvania? How do I file for a Federal Employer Tax Identification Number? Do I need to... View
Financing Your BusinessApr 2011 There a several sources to consider when looking for funding. It is important that you explore all your options before making a decision. Included in these are the following: Personal Savings: Most new businesses are started with the primary... View
Marketing Your Products & ServicesApr 2011 Product & Value Proposition Identify and bring to market products and services that deliver new value to customers more effectively and efficiently than competitors.  Develop unique insights about customers’ product- or service-... View
Business Plan OutlineApr 2011 Guide to Writing a Business Plan A lender of money will be impressed with a well-documented business plan. If the lender is unwilling to make a conventional loan, ask if the lending institution will consider making the loan with a guarantee from the Small Business... View
How Do I Write A Business PlanApr 2011 "Answer: There are several sources of help and outlines for writing a business plan. Currently most business plans are written using computer software programs. These programs generally ask questions and the client succinctly and clearly answers questions applicable to his/... View
Useful Small Business WebsitesApr 2011 Info Links - Useful Small Business Websites There are literally hundreds of useful websites for small businesses.    The sites presented below target the most frequent questions of our clients. And they will lead you to broader lists for... View
10 Tweet Ideas for Small BusinessMay 2012Growing numbers of small and local businesses are discovering that a tweet can be a powerful tool for making your presence known among customers, prospects, your area and your industry.  In particular, Twitter is great for helping amplify your marketing messages and grow your business. ... View
Get Found Online: "Look, Ma! I’m on the Internet!"May 2012Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, shares 4 tips for making sure your business gets found on the internet. View
Tips for Naming Your Product or BusinessMay 2012Steve Strauss, founder of www.theselfemployed.com, shares tips for changing or establishing a name for your product or business. View