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January 7, 2010

Work On Your Business…Not Just In It!

To help ring in the new year, MetroAction has announced a number of business building seminars for small businesses in NEPA.  During this time of resolutions, consider committing to working on your business…not just in it!

FREE Business Basics Seminar
MetroAction provides this free informative seminar designed to take the mystery out developing a successful small business. This program will review the steps needed to develop a successful business and link you to valuable resources to help you grow your business. Attendees will learn how small business loans work, what documents and information are required, and review the requirements to qualify for small business financing. The seminar will also explain about small business grants, what lenders look for, and how you can improve your chances of qualifying for a small business loan. The seminar is free but pre-registration is required.


Tunkhannock: Tuesday, January 19, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Scranton: Tuesday, January 19, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Pittston: Thursday, January 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

FREE Entrepreneurship: 101 Seminar
Have you ever wanted to open your own business? Do you dream of being your own boss? MetroAction will provide a free informative seminar designed to assist potential entrepreneurs in opening the doors to their own businesses. This program will review the steps needed to develop a successful business and link you to valuable resources to help you establish your business. Attendees will learn how to assess their entrepreneurial strengths, plan for the challenges ahead, receive tips on accessing community resources and what to know when seeking financing to get started. The seminar is free but pre-registration is required.


Honesdale: Friday, January 29 , 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM


Small Business Institute 2-Day Accelerated Program
A new class is now forming for MetroAction’s Small Business Institute Accelerated program, a practical, hands-on, learning program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to develop, manage, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporate their own business experiences, developing the building blocks for success. From organization planning to marketing to understanding your financials, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work together. This accelerated version provides all of the award winning Core Four® curriculum presented in our traditional Small Business Institute eight-week program, in just two days! The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited.


Hawley: Thursday, February 4 and Friday, February 5, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

For more information on any of our programs or services, visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.