By Paralegal on February 17, 2010
Five workshops focusing on marketing and developing profitable business relationships are planned. The following information is on the first workshop in the Business Series:
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Event: Loan Programs to Assist Your Business with the Roadmap to Recovery
Presented by: County of Bucks
Sponsored by: Fulton Bank
Hosted by: Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce
Summary: Learn [...]
Posted in Funding, Networking Events | Tagged small business events
By Sharmil McKee on February 12, 2010
From Business.gov: @BusinessDotGov Was your #smallbiz affected by the 2010 snow storms? These resources can help you safely get back on your feet. http://ow.ly/16iqg
Posted in Funding, Headlines
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 January 28, 2010
Mayor Michael Nutter is using stimulus money to fund the $27 million program. The program offers gap financing for shovel-ready projects, loans for energy-efficient improvements, and rebates for Greenworks. Information sessions will be held on February 5th and applications are available through the City’s website.
Sharmil McKee | Business Lawyer | blog@mckeeoffice.com
Posted in Builders and Developers, Funding, Headlines | Tagged green
By Sharmil McKee on January 28, 2010
Here is a recap of the small business initiatives mentioned in President Obama’s first State of the Union Address last night.
Obama Promises Help for Small Businesses. The President devoted two-thirds of his 70-minute speech to the economy. For example, he promises to increase funding for small business lending to $30 billion. In addition, assuming he can convince Congress, he promises [...]
Posted in Funding, Headlines | Tagged Obama
By Paralegal on November 14, 2009
During the annual Fall Leadership Meeting of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, held October 1‐3 in Seattle, mayors from cities leaders called for a survey to show what is actually happening in their cities in the face of continuing unemployment and revenue losses, and what needs to happen in order to save and create jobs [...]
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By Carlos Sillero on August 27, 2009
Who is Ben Frankin Technolgy Partners?
BFTP/SEP’s Investment Group provides critical seed and early stage capital, validating the entrepreneur’s vision and attracting other investment sources. Investments are coupled with business development and management consulting to help companies succeed in the global marketplace.
Since 1982, BFTP/SEP has invested more than $130 Million in more than 1,600 regional companies. [...]
Posted in Funding | Tagged small business events, venture capital
By Sharmil McKee on August 23, 2009
The Business Law Prof Blog is reporting about FDIC chairwoman’s possible decision to reduce the capital requirement to purchase a failed bank.
The Blog suggests Ms. Blair’s decision is causing her to “eat crow” because she originally wanted to punish private equity capitalists for the role in our economic crisis.
I don’t think it matters who caused [...]
Posted in Funding | Tagged venture capital
By Sharmil McKee on May 14, 2009
Hot Issues in Business Law
Technology giants have formed a new group to protect themselves from patent trolls. Patent trolls are businesses who business model is to purchase key intellectual property then collect royalties from companies whose products depend on that intellectual property. Patent trolls seem to walk a fine line between savvy capitalist and kidnapper.
So, [...]
Posted in Funding | Tagged anit-trust, Management, patent
By Sharmil McKee on April 11, 2009
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