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Starting Your Business
How to Register a DBA (Fictious Name)
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:28:50-04:00What legal steps may need to be taken before you officially open your business? In this guide, we briefly discuss choosing an organizational structure, location, insurance, taxes, licenses, and more. Please note that we always recommend that you consult with a lawyer before deciding any legal action in your business.|
Checklist Of General Legal Requirements
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:29:07-04:00What legal steps may need to be taken before you officially open your business? In this guide, we briefly discuss choosing an organizational structure, location, insurance, taxes, licenses, and more. Please note that we always recommend that you consult with a lawyer before deciding any legal action in your business.|
Business Plan Guide
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:29:31-04:00Looking to create a business plan to improve your loan pitch? Take advantage of our business plan tool to help you create a game plan to perfect your loan meeting!|
Choosing an Organizational Structure
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:33:49-04:00This guide provides information on choosing an organizational structure in your small business in the state of Pennsylvania. It does NOT serve as legal advice nor legal guidance. This guide includes information about organizational structures but will not cover everything.|
How to Register an LLC
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:34:07-04:00This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to register your business as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the state of Pennsylvania. It only serves as an informative process for entrepreneurs looking to register as an LLC in Pennsylvania. We always recommend that you consult with a lawyer before deciding any legal action in your business.|
Social Media & Digital World
Which E-Commerce Platform
hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:35:56-04:00Thanks to e-commerce platforms, it’s now easier than ever for small businesses to sell their products and services online. In this guide, we will discuss which e-commerce platform may be right for your business.|
E-Commerce
hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:45:03-04:00What should you consider before starting an E-commerce business? Find the answer in this guide.|
Influencer Marketing
hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:49:54-04:00This guide will help increase your efficiency when investing in influencer marketing. You will also discover how to promote your business using social media and influencers.|
Social Media Marketing
hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:56:40-04:00Social media allows brands to build themselves up, increase sales and drive website traffic. Brands should publish great content on social media profiles, listen to and engage followers, run social media advertisements, and analyze results. Within this guide, you will discover how to manage social media and digital marketing to promote your business.|
Funding Your Business
Grant Resource Page
sbdc-admin2024-08-08T14:29:03-04:00Stay up to date with any grants or funding resources through our funding page. We find the resources, so you don’t have to!|
Crowdfunding Guide – Everything You Need to Know
sbdc-admin2024-08-13T13:01:48-04:00Crowdfunding has now passed equity and debt for early-stage and start-up business funding - it can also save you from finding those difficult grants and loans. Learn more about what is crowdfunding, how does it work, why consider this avenue of funding, and some popular sites to consider for your project! |
Established Businesses
International Trade Passport
sbdc-admin2024-08-19T15:22:38-04:00The Trade Passport resource is aimed at providing on-demand training, local resources, and rapid expert assistance to U.S.-based small businesses that are focused on international trade as a pathway to business growth. This is a collaborative venture between NASBITE International (project lead) and state-level partners across the U.S. Complete all four of our requested webinars at your leisure to receive your "Business Passport" certificate.|
Sales Marketing for Established Businesses
hugo-admin2024-08-19T15:28:40-04:00Are you trying to grow via a new marketing strategy? Take advantage of these tools to help you create a game plan to propel your business!|
