Join MetroAction for the March Business LINK seminar on fusion marketing! Fusion marketing allows you to partner with other like-minded businesses to promote each other. It is the perfect way to collaborate with fellow businesses, while expanding your customer base! And it’s one of the easiest and least expensive ways to grow your business!
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At age 18, most young adults are busy planning their college careers, thinking of leaving home for the first time or just enjoying being a teenager with little responsibility. Not Pierre Mancuso. At just 18, Pierre threw all caution aside and became an entrepreneur. “At that age, you don’t ever think you can fail,” states Pierre. And 30 years later, he continues to prove himself right. Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing is an integral part of every business’ operations. It’s really the foundation for your business’ success. But do you know what marketing is? Many business owners confuse marketing with advertising. MetroAction’s Marketing 101 seminar shows you how marketing is much more than just advertising your business. Read the rest of this entry »
Business owners and managers understand that if their business information is not at their finger tips they are missing opportunities. Sales opportunities, service opportunities, and client contact opportunities are all fading away from their business if they can’t search and sort through information stored in their records. Read the rest of this entry »
This article is provided by the Greater Scranton Area SCORE chapter.
In order to be a successful small business, you have to think and act like a successful business. Sounds simple, perhaps, but many small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs forget this basic concept. In the face of financial adversity, they adopt a “can’t do” attitude. Read the rest of this entry »
Downtown Scranton is experiencing a boost in activity thanks to the efforts of the Main Street Scranton program. To learn more about how this national program is impacting the growth and successes of the local downtown community MetroAction interviewed Lisa Sauder of Scranton Tomorrow’s Main Street program to find out more about the program that has the community so excited. Read the rest of this entry »
Is your organization committed to helping small business grow and thrive? Do you have a conference or community room that can accommodate 10 people? Then, MetroAction would love to partner with you to host one of our business builder seminars in your community! We offer programs such as Business Basics, Marketing 101, Financing Your Business and others throughout our eight county service area. Read the rest of this entry »
Child care providers know how to get a 3 year old to eat broccoli. They know how to get 15 two year olds to nap at the same time. And, they are pros at teaching preschoolers their ABCs and I23s. But, often times, they don’t have the entrepreneurial skills to effectively manage the business side of their business. That’s where MetroAction comes in. Child care providers attending MetroAction’s Small Business Institute can earn professional development credits recognized by the PA Keys. Read the rest of this entry »
Janice Scarantion, owner of Busy Bees Learning Center
Today’s economic climate is slowing down (or even stopping!) business for many businesses. But, not for MetroAction. This year, we are experiencing a 243% increase in small business loan requests! And, we’re ready to answer the call! We have plenty of funding to lend and a streamlined application process that makes it as easy as 1-2-3 to apply for our loans. Read the rest of this entry »
First Friday Scranton
In lieu of an artwalk for January, First Friday will hosting a mixer! Join us on Thursday, Jan 21 from 5:30-8 pm at Dionysus Downtown! $5 admission includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Read the rest of this entry »