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Your business plan serves as an important roadmap for developing your business. You can access our library and download our Business Plan workbook for a complete guide on how to build your business plan; Our expert team is also available to provide guidelines on how to build a meaningful plan, you can Request consulting and schedule a meeting with an expert to review your plan and ensure it is a complete business plan and meet the expectations to start your business on the right foot.

Upcoming Webinars

Starting Your Business: Kauffman FastTrac – Information Session

2023-01-03T09:55:57-05:0001/17/2023| You have a business idea, now what do you do? In this webinar we will introduce the Kaufmann Fast Trac course. Throughout this course you will learn the Kauffman FastTrac method on creating a framework to support you as you start a business and begin your quest for success. In the first five years, 50% small businesses fail because they are NOT prepared for what will happen to them along the way. This five-step process will answer questions to prepare you for everything and anything that comes your way as you launch a business. You Will Learn How to: Turn Your Idea Into a Business Find a Market to Compete Design a Successful Business Model Prepare to Open Manage & Grow And Much More!|

COE Health & Life Science: Meet the Founders Lunch & Learn

2024-03-12T09:54:25-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Grab a lunch and join us in a lunchtime discussion with health and life science founders and learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting your business in the healthcare space. We will also discuss the challenges that are currently facing healthcare startups. |

Strat ‘N Go Launch

2024-03-12T11:42:20-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| In partnership with Keystone First's Supplier Diversity Program, we are pleased to present Strat 'N Go Launch, Self-Employment Webinar Series. During this eight-week webinar series, the Widener University Small Business Development Center will cover the essentials of self-employment and small business ownership. Participants will learn from expert consultants, successful business owners, and business leaders.|

How to Start & Operate a Small Business

2024-03-27T09:02:15-04:0004/30/2024| If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place. Join former attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and operating a small business. Frank will discuss topics including the need and usefulness of developing a business plan; selecting a business organizational structure; fictitious name registration; licensing; hiring employees vs. independent contractors; obtaining tax identification numbers and other related topics.|

Strat ‘N Go Launch – Kickoff Info Session (10/12/21)

2021-11-02T14:01:02-04:0010/12/21| "Launching a Business is an Adventure in Problem Solving" - Richard Branson In partnership with Keystone First's Supplier Diversity Program, we are pleased to present Strat 'N Go Launch, Self-Employment Webinar Series. Register here and attend the information session to learn if this no-cost series is right for you.|

Driving Traffic to Your Website

2024-03-27T09:03:25-04:0004/11/2024| To get people to come to your website you must pro-actively market it. Learn ways to promote your small business site. By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of website traffic and its different types, core marketing strategies that drive website traffic, and how the use of machine learning and website technology can impact your traffic. Presented by Cary Baskin, a SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties volunteer and owner of the Marketing Department in Malvern, PA.|

Trial by Fire: Testing Your Business Idea

2024-03-12T11:44:44-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Statistics indicate that at least seven out of ten new products fail! You can reduce this risk by testing your idea before making investments in time and resources. In this webinar, we will discuss how successful entrepreneurs evaluate their ideas to eliminate risk.|

First Step: How to Start a Business

2024-03-12T10:32:01-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| This program assists entrepreneurs as they start on the path to successful business ownership. Participants discuss entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a successful business.|

Reinvent and Relaunch – Action Plan for Success

2024-03-12T11:16:25-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Developing a well-thought-out reopening and reinvention plan is difficult, but it will increase your chances of success. Throughout this series, we will apply expert advice to start the opening business stage with the best approach. Learn to lead your business and employees under the new normal. You will also learn how to implement strategies to regain the trust of your customers and welcome them back.|

Navigating the SBA Export Working Capital Program

2021-11-05T15:08:52-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Most banks in the U.S. do not provide working capital advances on export orders, export receivables, or letters of credit. Because of that, some small businesses may lack the necessary export working capital to support their export sales. That is where an SBA program can make the difference. SBA provides lenders with up to a 90% guaranty on export loans as a credit enhancement so that the lenders will make the necessary export working capital available.|

Loan Packaging and Financing

2021-11-08T12:05:12-05:00Webinar-On-Demand| Getting a loan is both difficult and risky, as entrepreneurs you need to understand the risk, journey, and implications associated with obtaining external financing. In this workshop we'll discuss and highlight what banks require for loan applications. You'll learn to optimize your chances for success in the application process|

Reinvent & Relaunch: Surviving the Cash Crunch

2024-03-12T11:21:39-04:00Webinar-On-Demand| Developing a well-thought-out reopening and reinvention plan is difficult, but it will increase your chances of success. Throughout this series, we will apply expert advice to start the opening business stage with the best approach. Learn to lead your business and employees under the new normal. You will also learn how to implement strategies to regain the trust of your customers and welcome them back.|

EXPLORE GROWTH ACADEMY

Resources & Tools

Business Plan Guide

2022-10-20T11:34:26-04:00Looking 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!|

Which E-commerce Platform

2021-11-17T12:20:39-05:00Thanks to E-commerce platforms, it’s now easier than ever for small businesses to sell their products and services online. Discover in this guide which E-commerce platform is right for your business|

E-commerce

2021-11-17T14:10:30-05:00What should you consider before starting an E-commerce business? Find the answer in this guide.|

New SEO for Small Businesses

2021-11-17T15:37:17-05:00SEO (search engine optimization) can be complex, which is why we have created a new SEO audit system that gives actionable items in simple terms. Discover more information in this guide about SEO and how to implement it in small business digital marketing.|

Social Media Marketing

2021-11-17T14:33:19-05:00Social 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.|

Featured Field Experts

Success Stories

Productized Services

Loan Packaging Sprint

2023-02-07T08:30:07-05:00Loan Packaging Sprint| Entrepreneurs use our Social Media Review when they need detailed feedback on their social media and digital marketing strategy. This product is important in identifying, addressing, and modifying your social platforms so you can strategize and grow your following organically.|

Social Media Review

2023-12-05T15:45:38-05:00Social Media Review| Entrepreneurs use our Social Media Review when they need detailed feedback on their social media and digital marketing strategy. This product is important in identifying, addressing, and modifying your social platforms so you can strategize and grow your following organically.|

Business Plan Review

2024-02-21T10:24:09-05:00Business Plan Review| Entrepreneurs use our Business Plan Review when they need detailed feedback on their business plan. This product is crucial to help them identify, address, and modify their business plan so they can complete the requirements to apply for a business loan.|

Custom Contact List

2023-12-05T15:47:03-05:00Custom Contact List| Entrepreneurs use our Custom Contacts List to generate a list of names, phone numbers, and emails that will guide them on their business journey. This information is vital to identify new customers, suppliers, and professional contacts who will provide direction for their new business.|

Industry Financial Report

2023-12-05T15:48:08-05:00Industry Financial Report| Entrepreneurs use our Industry Financial Report when they need details on the financial condition of their industry or a better understanding of their industry. Our narrative report will simplify your financials to support you in making crucial financial decisions.|

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