New ‘Small Jobs’ Business Incorporates In Spring City

Its articles of incorporation were effective April 1.

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Pennsylvania Unemployment Fell Slightly Last Month

The number of people working, or looking for work, across the state was up up 16,000 people during March, as compared to February. And Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains consistently below that of th U.S. as a whole.

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Search Ads Help Businesses, Pottstown SCORE Says

Small businesses can effectively sell their goods and services on the web using search engine marketing, the Pottstown small business experts report, and control costs too!

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Posted in Advetising, Consulting, Media, Non-Profit, Publishing, SCORE1 Comment

Visitors Wowed By Reading Area, Spending $64M More

The amount visitors to Reading and Berks County PA spent on tourism-related costs during 2010 rose $64 million over the previous year, according to a report on the economic impact of tourism.

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Posted in Consulting, Entertainment, Retailing, Tourism, Travel5 Comments

Berwyn Attorney Advising Chinese On Litigation Risks

Paul Prestia is presenting a guest lecture later this month in Beijing regarding intellectual property management.

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Posted in Government, Intellectual Property, Law3 Comments

Google Hoping To Get More Local Companies Online

The search engine giant claims 56 percent of small businesses, locally and beyond, don’t have a web presence. It’s partnering with Intuit to offer one free to any small business owner for a year.

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Posted in Manufacturing, Retailing, Technology3 Comments

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Veterans Group Honors Loal Cable Supplier Comcast

The trade association, which promotes veteran-owned businesses, honored 10 companies – including local cable services franchisee Comcast Corp. – it said were the best in supporting its constituents’ firms.

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Posted in Employment, Government, Media, Veterans3 Comments

Insurer Holds Grant Contest For Region's Non-Profits

Insurer Holds Grant Contest For Region’s Non-Profits

A U.S. insurance company is offering greater Philadelphia area non-profit agencies a chance to win a $50,000 grant to support programs that help financially educate under-served youths.

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SCORE Entrepreneur Workshops Resume April 23

SCORE Entrepreneur Workshops Resume April 23

If you own a small business, or are interested in opening one, the Pottstown PA chapter of SCORE can offer valuable assistance in four workshops planned for April and May.

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Posted in Consulting, Management, Non-Profit, SCORE3 Comments

Best Wishes For A Peaceful Holiday From The Post

We wish you and yours the happiness and warmth of the season. The Post will resume publication on Monday, April 9.

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