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Kimberle Levin in the Montco Radio studio

‘Female Entrepreneur’ Talks Business Weekly On Radio

A woman who has founded several successful companies – and who, in a Montgomery County Community College class, teaches other women how to be as accomplished – has launched a weekly radio program on the college’s Internet station.

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Ready For Spring Business? Try A SCORE Workshop

Still Time To Claim Your Seat For Pottstown SCORE Seminars

Beginning Monday, the Pottstown chapter of SCORE – an affiliate of the Small Business Administration – will hold four workshops intended to help small business owners to get up and running.

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Ready For Spring Business? Try A SCORE Workshop

Ready For Spring Business? Try A SCORE Workshop

The Pottstown chapter of SCORE, an affiliate of the Small Business Administration, will hold four April workshops intended to help entrepreneurs get their small businesses up and running.

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Posted in Consulting, Government, SCORE, Small Business18 Comments

Protect Life From Financial Disaster Too, State CPAs Warn

If Hurricane Sandy local effects taught us anything, it’s the need to be prepared for the worst. Maybe your home is ready but, certified public accountants ask, are your finances?

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Child Care Providers

Child Care Providers’ Conference Planned In Franconia

Those in the business of providing child care or early education services to Pennsylvania consumers can benefit from a March conference scheduled by Penn State Cooperative Extension.

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Are You What's Slowing Down Your Small Business?

Are You Slowing Down Your Pottstown Area Business?

Sometimes, national trends can disrupt what was a company’s promising launch. Sometimes, internal problems can stifle its growth. The Pottstown chapter of SCORE suggests some ideas to get jump-started again.

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Chamber Recognizes Local Business Openings, Expansions

Chamber Recognizes Business Openings, Expansions

Eleven local companies and organizations invited the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce to ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

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Don’t Let Virus Take Down Your Business, SCORE Says

Advisers in the Pottstown PA chapter suggest small business owners need to be proactive, and tough, on those using their computer networks.

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Team Pennsylvania Foundation Supplies 2 Scholarships

If yours is a qualifying small business in Pennsylvania, looking to reach a larger global market, the Team Pennsylvania Foundation in interested in having you join the governor’s April job expedition.

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Interested In Business Partner? Be Sure You Need One

Interested In A Business Partner? Be Sure You Need One

Partnerships can have real value when launching a new business, according to the Pottstown PA chapter of SCORE. They bring new talent and ideas. If partners aren’t careful, they also bring problems.

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