Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Shop Small on Saturday, November 24th
Posted by rcipgh on 10:18 AM
By Karen Mills, SBA Administrator
In between the Black Friday sales and the Cyber Monday deals is Small Business Saturday (November 24th) – a day set aside to support the small businesses that play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities all across the country. Last year, Small Business Saturday gave a boost to many of these Main Street businesses, with more than 100 million Americans shopping at independently-owned small businesses. And this year we can do even better!
So what can you do to participate?
- If you are a business owner, register your business at www.shopsmall.com so your customers know where to find you and you can receive free Small Business Saturday promotional materials. You can also make sure you’re prepared for the holiday season by checking out SBA’s advice at www.sba.gov/saturday.
- If you are a customer, learn which businesses in your community are participating in Small Business Saturday at www.shopsmall.com. The website provides information on businesses currently registered and how you can rally your community to support the initiative.
Small businesses are the back bone of our communities. And when we shop small, we not only get great products and services, but we support our neighbors and strengthen our local economies. Over the last two decades, small and new businesses have been responsible for creating two out of every three net new jobs in the U.S., and today over half of all working Americans own or work for a small business.
By shopping small, we can help America’s small businesses do what they do best: grow their businesses, create good jobs, and ensure that our communities are vibrant.
I encourage you to join small business owners and the more than one hundred million people who were part of Small Business Saturday last year.
Shop small this holiday season. I know I will.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Assistance For LIHEAP Applications
Posted by rcipgh on 9:54 AM
Northshore Coalition for Fair Housing Providing Assistance for LIHEAP
Greetings:
The time to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has begun. LIHEAP is a program that helps low-income families pay their heating bills through a grant that offers assistance in the form of cash, sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.
On November 8, 2012, the Northside Coalition for Fair Housing will be hosting an event to assist families in completing the LIHEAP applications. The event will take place at the Letter Carriers Hall, located at 82 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM.
Please bring the following items:
- Names, birthdates and social security numbers for all household members.
- Copy of your gas or electric bill.
- Proof of income for all household members:
- Wages—You must provide 30 days of paystubs from the previous month
- Award letter from unemployment, workers comp, social security or SSI.
2012-2013 Income Guidelines
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Household Size
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Monthly Income
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Yearly Income
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1
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$1,396
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$16,755
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2
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$1,891
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$22,695
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3
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$2,386
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$28,635
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4
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$2,881
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$34,575
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5
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$3,376
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$40,515
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Each additional person
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$495
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$5,940
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Duquesne University SBDC
Posted by rcipgh on 10:36 AM
November 8, 2012
JAPAN Business Opportunities
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Price: $45
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Learn what the Japanese market has to offer to U.S. businesses who want to do business there. The topics will be the country of Japan, business opportunities, culture, language and resources.
November 15, 2012
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7th Annual PA Business Technology Conference
Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Price: $99 using discount code PBTC99
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Using technology in your business isn't a new idea, but how you use technology and what technologies you use to enhance your businesses profitability changes daily.
Social media is here to stay - is it for you? Search Engine Optimization is everything if you want to be found on the web - How does your company rank among your competitors? Mobile applications, Google tools and customer relationship management software are allowing businesses to find, keep track of and send personal messages to customers. Does your business use these tools?
A Check Tech at lunch will include: what to look for before you buy your next computer, new tools and trends for quick and easy communications, three must-have technologies that every business needs and five security to-dos.
Learn how today's business technology can enhance your profitability and competitiveness at this full-day event. Over 150 people expected.
November 29, 2012
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Export Basics
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Price: $45
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This course is designed to meet the needs of:
- Manufacturers and technology companies seeking to initiate export programs
- Individuals within exporting companies who require orientation to exporting
- Service firms seeking to improve their understanding of globalization
Course Topics Include:
- Recognizing and identifying export opportunities
- Shipping and payment
- Legal and regulatory aspects of exporting
- Sources of information and assistance
- Cultural issues
November 29, 2012
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2012 Year-End Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Price: $45
Tax season is right around the corner - the better prepared you are, the more money you can save. This workshop will cover 2012 tax law changes for small businesses, tips for lowering your tax bill and opportunities for adding to your bottom line.
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