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Finding the right type of financing, or finding ANY financing for that matter, is often one of the most difficult parts of starting and building a solid small business. You may have a terrific plan and be a talented workaholic, but finding funding is another matter. (more…)
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Freelancer, sole operator, independent contractor and free agent are all terms for a similar type of small business operator with a key trait in common—all are constantly looking for new gigs to fill their time and pay the bills. For these business owners, the Internet has become a boon to finding work. Web sites that play matchmaker between employers and freelancers have taken the art of project hunting to new levels. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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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. (more…)
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Okay, so you’ve hired the best designers around and pulled out all the stops to build a full-service Web site. Sorry to say, that’s not enough. Even business owners armed with a fantastic Web site can still feel invisible if they haven’t taken the next step—generating visibility for the site. (more…)
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Successful business owners shine at most aspects of operating their business. Usually they’re great at planning, or marketing, or creative thinking or crunching numbers, or knowing just how to satisfy customers. But when it comes to leading, managing and motivating others involved in the business, whether employees, outside sales reps or key partners, they sometimes fall short. (more…)
The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a Financing Your Business Seminar on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The University of Scranton.
At the seminar, representatives from traditional and non-traditional lending institutions will be on hand to discuss funding opportunities for businesses. Presenters include representatives from The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, MetroAction, Small Business Administration, Northeastern PA Alliance, and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business.”
Following the seminar, participants will have the opportunity to meet with an SBDC consultant and/or representative from MetroAction on the spot to discuss their small business needs.
In celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week, this seminar is offered free of charge. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 570-941-7588, e-mail SBDC@scranton.edu, or visit www.scrantonsbdc.com.
The University of Scranton SBDC provides free small business consulting services to residents of Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne & Wyoming counties. To request free business consulting services, complete the online request at www.scrantonsbdc.com.
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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 startup entrepreneurs forget this basic concept. In the face of financial adversity, they adopt a “can’t do” attitude. (more…)
