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 business plan should contain the central elements of ... Continue Reading
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 she has made big strides in learning to trust – she’s becoming more social with each passing day. Brandy enjoys the company of other bunnies and ... Continue Reading
WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE SUCCEEDING IN THE US ECONOMY
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 ... Continue Reading
Small Business Ownership Can Take a Few Bounces
Visit SBA’s coaches By: Dr. Kelly Hunt Slam-Dunk! That’s how I assessed my business plan of selling sports equipment to school teams. I was in my 20s, combining my love for watching high-school basketball with a zest for interacting with people. It truly was a game-winning feeling being in control ... Continue Reading
Look Beneath the Surface
The person you have encountered may be a victim of human trafficking. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center can help you determine if- you have encountered victims of human trafficking- identify local resources available to help victims-and coordinate with local social service organizations to ... Continue Reading
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, job referrals, and other employment support ... Continue Reading
Intersectionality
The Pittsburgh Sister March like The Women’s March on Washington has drawn some criticism over inclusivity. The march on Washington had time to grow and eventually broadened and developed a more intersectional platform. Intersectionality is important so each of us can understand where we stand in the ... Continue Reading
WOMEN’S HISTORY SCAVENGER HUNT Featured Women
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Maximum Branding Opportunities
By Sandy Burkett--www.vitalsignspgh.com Are you taking advantage of every branding opportunity available to your business? Whether your business is brick and mortar or you work from your home/car, effective branding is critical to your bottom line. Perhaps you just started a business and ... Continue Reading
Indicators of Human Trafficking
www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign Recognizing key indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying victims and can help save a life. Here are some common indicators to help recognize human trafficking: Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or ... Continue Reading