Attention Mercer County businesses! Have you heard of the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center and made the mistake of thinking it is only a service for job seekers? Well, take a second look. There are resources for small businesses: Business Resource Center (BRC) – Most small businesses are too small to have their own full-fledged human […]
Think about all the hard work and sacrifice that went into establishing your small business. Now, think about picking up and moving your business to another location. Is there ever a good reason to relocate a business? Here are five reasons:1. ProximityIdentifying the prospective clients of your business should have been one of the first […]
Join the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (“GPHCC”). If you are a Latino entrepreneur in the Greater Philadelphia area, it is the smart move. You will be the recipient of the GPHCC’s considerable expertise. For example, the GPHCC has been building and brokering business relationships within the Hispanic community. It does this by facilitating access […]
Hispanic-owned businesses are a huge part of the country’s economy. In order to ensure this continues, information about economic opportunities must be made readily available to them, specifically ones that specifically support Hispanic entrepreneurs. The options are small business loans, grants and any resources that will be of assistance in the search for capital.Small Business […]
This past March, the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sent a clear message to the surrounding community. The region’s Latino population has evolved drastically over the last thirty years. That is why the chamber’s CEO and president, Jennifer Rodriguez, decided it was time to reach out to Latino entrepreneurs in its first ever “one-on-one” […]
You have been operating your small business for just under five years and you are still waiting for trouble before you get help. Can you really afford to take the inevitable hit? Before an unwelcome situation arises, consult an attorney. By the time you are knee-deep in legal issues, attempting to navigate them on your own, […]
If you have questions about liquor licenses, your first move should be to seek legal advice and consult an attorney. These laws are controlled at the state level, as well, so be sure to visit the state website of NJ. There, you will find detailed information regarding the sale, purchase, and regulation of alcoholic beverages […]
Latino entrepreneurs should stop having to depend on seed funding from friends and family and should start being able to access capital like the rest of the small business community. Carlos Medina and Doug Naidus certainly think so, and their respective organizations have partnered to provide Latinos access to the capital they need to start […]
Where there is a rapidly growing segment of the country’s economy, there will soon be resources that offer small business loans. If that rapidly growing segment happens to be a minority, there will be resources specifically designed to offer small business loans to that group. For example, Hispanics have already been identified by the U.S. […]
Are you a small business owner operating in Mercer County? Are you aware of the resources made available to you by Mercer County? Look no further.Small Business Counseling ProgramMercer County’s chief resource for small businesses is its Small Business Counseling Program. It provides expanded training and technical assistance activities during weekday and evening hours at […]