BY: SBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Michelle Christian Women entrepreneurs make up a growing share of U.S. small business owners. The American Express 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses report, which makes its projections based on data from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Business Owners, estimates that they own 12.3 million companies in the U.S. – ... Continue Reading
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Do you Know? Dorothy Height
Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Virginia, moving shortly thereafter to Rankin (March 24, 1912-April 20, 2010). Her first brush with activism came when she was ... Continue Reading
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Brandy
Brandy is a beautiful little lady who is looking to find a loving family of her own. Brandy can be a bit shy in new situations, but since being at Animal Friends ... Continue Reading
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www.sba.gov Marketing takes time, money, and preparation. One of the best ways to stay on schedule and on budget is to make a marketing plan. It describes the actions you’ll take to persuade potential customers to buy your products or services. Your ... Continue Reading
Small Business Ownership Can Take a Few Bounces
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TICKET TO WORK PUTS PEOPLE BACK IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT
By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA Social Security encourages people to rejoin the workforce when they are able. Ticket to Work is our free and voluntary program that helps people get vocational rehabilitation, training, ... Continue Reading