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
Maraschino
This week’s Pet of the Week is Maraschino Here’s a bit about her: Meet Maraschino! He’s a lovable rabbit looking to find a calmer home where he can kick back and relax. Maraschino is a bit shy at first, but once he has time to settle in he is a very sweet little guy who loves to receive head rubs ... Continue Reading
April is FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. April is Financial Literacy Month and there’s no better time than right now to begin to save for your future. The earlier you start saving, the more you can ... 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