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Looking for ways to make your small business more environmentally conscious this year? It could be a smart move. You can feel good about helping the planet and your business also benefits in customer loyalty as buyers recognize and appreciate your efforts. Many marketing-savvy small businesses are projecting a positive image with customers by promoting their environmental efforts. Read the rest of this entry »
In March of 2009 The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce launched its partnership with OnDemand Energy Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based energy management company. Acting as a group through the energy pool and buying electricity in bulk from a third-party supplier, Chamber members are better positioned to reduce the price spike that northeastern Pennsylvania businesses will experience upon rate cape removal effective January 1, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
MetroAction is looking to bring in a nationally recognized speaker to address NEPA businesses. Which speaker would interest you? Ken Blanchard? The Disney Institute? Others?
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This article is provided by the Greater Scranton Area SCORE Chapter.
Without a steady flow of cash to cover expenses, your company can quickly stumble.
Cash flow troubles can develop even when sales seem strong. Facing a continuous cash crunch makes it difficult to conduct your business properly. And while it may be tempting to seek out fancy financial formulas for predicting and tracking business cash flow, the basics tend to be plain common sense for most small businesses. Read the rest of this entry »
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As your small business grows, you may want to offer some type of health plan to protect your own family, as well as keep good employees. But the cost of medical insurance coverage for small business has skyrocketed in recent years, and affordability has become a major problem. Read the rest of this entry »
In January 2010 (it’s not that far away!), electricity will be deregulated in NEPA. Be prepared for substantial rate increases! But there is help out there. Read the rest of this entry »
A successful young entrepreneur at just the age of 19. A hotel that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. A local family business that is in its 3rd generation of ownership.
These are just a few details about the accomplished award winning businesses that were honored at MetroAction’s Small Business Awards Luncheon. Read the rest of this entry »
First Friday Scranton
Just a reminder that tonight is First Friday in downtown Scranton. For a full list of venues and a .pdf of the map, visit http://firstfridayscranton.com.
First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art…you never know what you’ll find at First Friday in Scranton. Read the rest of this entry »
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The term “receivables” is one that small business owners quickly become familiar. This is money owed to your business. It’s a good thing, since receivables represent sales you have made. But receivables also can become a problem if clients are slow to pay—or worse, if they are not paying at all. Read the rest of this entry »
The United Way of Lackawanna County Success by Six program has put out a great booklet, Kindergarten is FUN!, to help families prepare their children for Kindergarten. A bilingual versionis also available.