September 26, 2016
You have come to the right place if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business. In fact, even if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things, If you are thinking about “becoming your own boss,” this is a chance to get an overview… Read More >
This presentation will explore the essentials of Business Strategy, especially as they relate to the startup and management of small businesses. Attendees will learn the techniques of strategic analysis, and learn how they, without a staff or management consultant, can apply these techniques to improve productivity, margins, and net profit.Outline1. Introduction of presenter and attendees2…. Read More >
Many small business owners and startups believe they do not have the ability to market like larger, more established companies do. But small businesses and startups have many effective and affordable tools available to them. Learn how to create a high-powered marketing program by harnessing personal networking, live events/appearances, website, social media, email marketing and… Read More >
This presentation uses “pearls of wisdom” to highlight the important aspects of the components of marketing—product, price, place, promotion. It gives examples in increasing detail how to strategically manipulate these components to achieve the overall objectives of the business. It identifies key questions that must be addressed when developing the marketing section of the Business… Read More >
Chester and Delaware County SCORE and the United States Census Bureau are presenting a workshop on data available thru the Bureau. Data, beyond just population is available for just the requesting. Industry, Community, Local data. Know Your Customers, Suppliers and Competitors. Learn how to access and use Demographic and Economic Data from the US Census… Read More >
This seminar shows how you can improve your referrals. There are three steps: Creating a channel of communication (The River) Developing referral sources (The Streams) Maintaining relationships (Making it Rain) Direct referrals and word of mouth advertising are key pieces of any marketing plan, particularly for service businesses and professionals. This interactive presentation will include… Read More >
The Internet is a treasure trove of Social Communities, Directories, Media Channels, and Search Engines, each of which presents unique marketing opportunities in todays Internet dominated era.
The Internet is a treasure trove of Social Communities, Directories, Media Channels, and Search Engines, each of which presents unique marketing opportunities in todays Internet dominated era. This presentation explores each of these Internet environments and discusses marketing strategies to promote your brand.
September 15, 2016
The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials together in a day long conference with an educational focus. The sponsoring institutions, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Longwood Gardens, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter, aim to keep the conference reasonably priced for… Read More >
Join farmer Adrian Galbraith-Paul for a tour of Heritage Farm on Saturday, September 24th at noon. The tour will include a discussion of the techniques, DIY technology, and systems employed at Heritage Farm. The Tour will start at noon and end around 2PM. There is a suggested donation of $10, folks who have less please give… Read More >