tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21270552399994367772012-01-13T12:05:44.836-05:00Welcome to the Widener SBDC Blog. Here you'll find ideas, tips, resources, and news for small businesses in Delaware County, PA. We also encourage you to visit our website (click on our logo below) for information, to request consulting service, or to register for educational programs. Meanwhile, enjoy the blog!James Porternoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-34785020848114001322025-12-27T18:05:00.007-05:002011-12-27T19:52:03.420-05:00

James Porternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-59605298188803845342011-12-08T13:43:00.011-05:002012-01-13T12:04:21.988-05:00

Are you considering starting a new business? Or are you an established business looking to expand? Have questions you need answered? Consider sitting in on one of our rewarding seminars this spring! First Step Seminar: How to Start a Successful Business (All sessions are free - thanks to the 2010 Jobs Act!) This program will assist entrepreneurs in starting down the path of successful business

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516949517699745330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-41785619172256199642011-11-25T21:32:00.004-05:002012-01-04T18:07:21.232-05:00

The Widener SBDC Consulting Team recently conducted a "brain storming" session to come up with questions for entrepreneurs to consider when starting a new business.  We focused on what it takes for a good idea to become a good business and decided there are five basic questions (with a few sub-questions).  Is there a clear MARKET for my product or service?  We've found that it is not enough for

James Porternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-58841771141923382182011-05-16T15:40:00.007-04:002011-12-27T20:21:24.688-05:00

Whether you are presenting to a board of directors or your family and friends, the presentation you give can either make or break their decision on whether or not to invest in your business idea. This is why creating an effective presentation is vital to pitching any new business venture. You must know how to effectively communicate your message in a clear, concise manner. The following do’s and

Dan Darrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453898154676482129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-82980053973491506092011-03-08T13:10:00.008-05:002011-12-28T12:29:12.118-05:00

Dan King initially came to the Widener SBDC in April 2010 in search of marketing assistance for his Farmers Market. The Chester Farmers Market sells a variety of foods, ranging from hot meats such as mouth-watering chicken wings and ribs to fresh deli meats, fruits, and vegetables. The market also offers desserts including homemade pies, cookies, and cakes. Originally, Dan was established on the

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516949517699745330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-72681587194885555242011-03-08T13:03:00.002-05:002011-03-08T13:10:37.783-05:00

In hopes of making our newsletter more accessible and available to the public, we have decided to breathe new life into the Widener SBDC blog and integrate our newsletter posts into a blog format. This will also allow our readers to follow our posts, staying updated with the latest SBDC news and our advice for small businesses. Feel free to follow us, comment on stories, and suggest topics of

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17516949517699745330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-75117006223405609552010-06-22T14:23:00.007-04:002010-06-22T14:40:21.870-04:00

One of the most effective marketing tools for your business can come through designing a brochure to advertise your business. Brochures are quick and easy ways to advertise your business and are a source of information the customer can keep. One program used to design brochures is Microsoft Publisher. Publisher is easy to use and already has templates in the program so it makes designing the

Stephen Szapornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-33361621834510833612010-06-22T12:46:00.008-04:002012-01-04T18:00:56.976-05:00

The 10 ideas listed here were created to give you the mind set of how a successful business is run and what it takes to maintain. In order to run a successful business and entrepreneur must be prepared to respond to unexpected events, build relationships with whomever, and be willing to move out of their comfort zone when necessary. Aside from having the resources, capital, and knowledge of the

Memorable Journeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127055239999436777.post-17394140158422013962010-06-21T13:53:00.004-04:002012-01-04T17:49:52.034-05:00

One sector of the economy that's growing right now is government and the world's largest buyer of goods and services will become even larger. Federal, state, and local governments already spend billions of dollars on goods and services every year. Federal purchasing offices are often required to set aside contracts or portions of contracts for exclusive bidding by small and/or minority-owned

Bruce Downinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14063123556420727604noreply@blogger.com