By Paralegal on March 7, 2010
How To Start A Small Business (A)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11:00AM
Widener Branch
2808 West Lehigh Avenue, 19132-3296
215-685-9799
Cherrill Wilson, a representative from the Small Business Development Center (an affiliate of the Fox School of Business at Temple University), will present an exciting program that will enable you to start your own business. If you want to [...]
Posted in Networking Events, Start-ups | Tagged small business events
By Paralegal on February 17, 2010
Open Your Own Business
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:00AM
Central Library
1901 Vine Street, 19103
215-686-5322
Melissa Stewart of the Business Center for Entrepreneurship offers expert advice about how to get started with your business idea.
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Posted in Headlines, Start-ups
By Sharmil McKee on February 16, 2010
This is a free podcast from the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. This course will provide basic information about:
Incorporating a new non-profit Pennsylvania corporation,
The basic requirements for qualifying for 501(c)(3) status and how to apply for it,
How to determine whether you are required to register to solicit charitable contributions in Pennsylvania and how to do so,
How to [...]
Posted in Nonprofits, Research, Start-ups | Tagged podcast
By Paralegal on February 11, 2010
Are you looking for ways to finance a new business? Read tips and stories from the members of Business.Gov on finding the capital you need .
The stories range from boot-strapping with personal savings, a second job, and angel capital. It is an interactive community forum. If you have ideas, please join the conversation.
McKee Law Office [...]
Posted in Funding, Start-ups | Tagged Funding
By Sharmil McKee on February 10, 2010
While having a small accounts-receivable balance indicates good financial management, (around 1.5% to 2.5% of your gross income), collecting past-due balances is a displeasing aspects of business. Studies show that 75% of receivables that are 3 months delinquent are paid. However, this number drops to 56% after 6 months. Therefore your delay in collecting past-due [...]
Posted in Litigation, Management, Start-ups | Tagged breach of contract, collections
By Sharmil McKee on January 31, 2010
This article highlights certain issues relating to your business’ operation that are important in maintaining limited personal liability and all tax benefits of doing business in the corporate form.
1. Benefits of Corporate Form
The limited liability and tax benefits of doing business in the corporate form result from the corporation’s being treated as a separate entity. [...]
Posted in Board of Directors, Start-ups | Tagged business
By Paralegal on January 27, 2010
WHAT: Mayor Nutter and Acting Deputy Mayor Greenberger will announce $27 million in new opportunities for small businesses. These stimulus dollars will be used to fund five new loan and grant programs that will help businesses access credit, expand operations, develop new products and, maybe most importantly, keep Philadelphians in their jobs for the next [...]
Posted in Headlines, Start-ups
By Paralegal on January 27, 2010
Successful Solo Consulting for Beginners
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30PM
Central Library
1901 Vine Street, 19103
215-686-5322
How to start, how to get clients and how much to charge. Presented by James Chan, author of Spare Room Tycoon and president of Asia Marketing and Management.
To register call 215-686-5394 or email erefbsi@freelibrary.org
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Posted in Start-ups | Tagged small business events
By Paralegal on January 27, 2010
Open Your Own Business
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 11:00AM
Central Library
1901 Vine Street, 19103
215-686-5322
Melissa Stewart of the Business Center for Entrepreneurship offers expert advice about how to get started with your business idea.
Posted in Headlines, Start-ups | Tagged calendar, small business events
By Paralegal on January 27, 2010
SCORE at the Library | Business Advice and Counseling (A)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 6:00PM
Central Library
1901 Vine Street, 19103
215-686-5322
Free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of you and your small business. Presented by the nonprofit association SCORE Philadelphia, “Counselors to America’s Small Business.” Reservations required. Contact scorephila@yahoo.com or call 215-231-9880.
Posted in Start-ups | Tagged small business events
