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January 18, 2011

MetroAction is More Than Just Financing

MetroAction does more than offer loans.  We know that the success of small businesses is an ongoing process of counseling, mentoring and training. That’s why we’re committed to offering the tools for entrepreneurs to find solutions to their business problems. Refer your small business clients to an upcoming MetroAction training program!

Marketing Mastery shows how making small changes will lead to big results and will help make the most of a limited marketing budget. This program is available in four-week or one-day format and teaches participants how to:

  • Identify target market
  • Build successful marketing messages
  • Develop marketing materials that work
  • Create a comprehensive marketing plan for a business

The Marketing Mastery program will be held at The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays, April 14 – May 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and at The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce during May at a time and date to be announced.

The Small Business Institute shows how all of the pieces of a business work together and teaches participants:

  • What makes a business successful
  • Cash flow and financial statements
  • Marketing strategy

Participants will leave with a customized business plan. The Small Business Institute will be held at The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Thursdays, March 3 through March 24, 9:00 a.m. to Noon and at the Innovation Center at Wilkes-Barre, Thursdays, February 17 and February 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Do you have any clients that need some training?  Contact us today!