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How Not To Get Run Over By The Recession Bus
I have a friend who has lived in a big city all of her adult life and has never purchased a car. She relies heavily on public transportation, and where she has lived, it has been provided.But in recent...
View ArticleOrganic Initiative: EQIP GRANT INFORMATION!!!
For those of you who may be interested in pursuing grant funding via the 2009 EQIP Organic Initiative:PLEASE JOIN A Q&A WEBINAR SESSION ON Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) ORGANIC...
View ArticleATTENTION RESTAURANT OWNERS! (Or Those Interested in Opening...)
For the latest survey results on “hot trends” in the restaurant industry (as identified by more than 1,600 American Culinary Federation member chefs), see the links at...
View ArticleSocial Media Quick Reference Guide
Ezine articles has a great one on social media, and we'd like to share some of the key points. To read the article in full, go here. Thanks to Keith Yurgosky, of the SBDC staff, for bringing it to my...
View ArticleAlternative Financing Resource in Northeast PA
In this difficult economy, with credit being what it is, and access to capital at an all time low if your credit score is less than 700, there are options available which sit outside the realm of...
View ArticleWhat is E-Verify?
E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. It will allow participating employers to electronically...
View ArticleSomething For Everyone!
I've been away for a week, and oh my how information piles up. So there are a number of interesting things that have crossed my email and desk in the last week that I thought some or all of you might...
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A Day On The Road
It's SUMMER! Or at least it's supposed to be. You'd never know it by our weather.Our SBDC is fortunate in that we serve eight of the most beautiful counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As part of our...
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Late Night TV and Your Wallet
Being on vacation is a lovely thing, even if you don't go to the beach or mountains. I'm a night owl, so one thing being on vacation affords me is staying up late. Sometimes I fall asleep by the...
View ArticleScranton SBDC To Co-Host Stimulus Roundtable Event
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that they will be hosting a series of nine events where local small businesses will have an opportunity to learn more about the American Recovery...
View ArticleSBA Bill Approved
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the FY 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill, HR 3170, on July 16. This legislation provides funds for the Small Business Administration and its...
View ArticleSo Much Info, So Little Time...
Ah, when you haven't written a blog in 8 days, you accumulate alot of information to impart. I'm going to synopsize alot of that in this one blog post.IRS and Small Business RecordkeepingWondering how...
View ArticleSeven Not to Start
If you've thought about leaving your present job to start your own business, it's important that you select a business that can be realistically turned into a profitable operation. Recently, some...
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Tips for Restaurants To Improve Operations
Jim Sullivan wrote an excellent article in Nation's Restaurant News on the steps restaurants need to take to improve their operations, especially in today's economy. We'd like to feature a few of them...
View ArticleMarcellus Shale Seminars in Carbondale
MARCELLUS SHALE BUSINESS BREAKFAST SEMINARS IN CARBONDALEAs development of Marcellus shale natural gas grows in Pennsylvania, businesspeople statewide are being invited to a series of breakfast...
View ArticleH1N1 and Restaurant Concerns
Theresa Kaplan of the SBDC staff found a great link to some thoughts for restaurants entitled:"Pandemic Cleaning, Disinfection and Hygiene Considerations" in light of H1N1 news. I'd suggest reading the...
View ArticleRecordkeeping
As we meet with clients just starting a business or existing business clients, a common question they have is: What kind of records should I keep?The answer it that you have the ability to choose any...
View ArticleComing to Terms With ADA
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONHere's a question that I read recently: If an otherwise qualified individual with a disability poses a direct threat to employees or others, can the employer take action?The...
View ArticleBackground Checks - Employer Burden of Proof
A February job posting for a small company included an overview of a small assembly laborer, paying $9 per hour. The company listed requirements for the position: a high school education or general...
View ArticleInteresting Links to Relevant Information
Alot of interesting links and information has come our way over the course of the last month. Instead of doing a separate blog on each, we thought we'd provide the links so you can read some other good...
View ArticleSmall Business Award Nominees Sought By Local Micro-Lending Program
MetroAction is currently seeking nominations for its small business awards program. More than ever, entrepreneurs are facing daily challenges in the successful operation of their businesses....
View ArticleWOW..QUITE A HIATUS!
Yes, we've been slacking. Sorry. It happens in the world of work, where full-time focus has to shift to some things at the expense of others. No excuses. We're back on board now. Hopefully you'll enjoy...
View ArticleLeadership - Then and Now
Sometimes it's kind of interesting to go back in time and see what folks were talking about on different management topics, then to compare that to what we are hearing today. Back in 2007, a magazine...
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7 Essential Principles to Maximum Business Success
Taught, repeated in thousands of articles and books over the years, here are the 7 essential principles to maximizing your business success.1. ClarityBe clear on your goals and plans for every part of...
View ArticleOpportunity for Technology Oriented Companies!
This opportunity came across my desk today. It is offered by The Technology Collaborative. If you have never received funding before, you may be eligible for up to $120,000. Read on.Technical Scope:...
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