tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21943518671109492492024-03-12T23:05:07.972-07:00Women's Opportunities Resource CenterThe mission of WORC is to promote social and economic self-sufficiency primarily for economically disadvantaged women and their families. WORC provides entrepreneurial training, individual business assistance, incentive savings programs, and access to business and financial resources. WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-90779093296363394972016-10-25T10:03:00.005-07:002016-10-25T10:04:15.777-07:00WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-55969901655088684802016-10-25T10:03:00.004-07:002016-10-25T10:04:12.834-07:00WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITIES RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVES AN AARP FOUNDATION GRANT<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Philadelphia,
PA (October 17, 2016) </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">AARP Foundation has awarded one of the Philadelphia
region’s premier economic development agencies, the Women’s Opportunities
Resource Center (WORC), with a </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Work for<span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:Devon%20Allen" datetime="2016-10-20T17:41"> </del></span>Yourself@50+</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">℠</span> </b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">grant to assist low- and moderate-<span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:HP" datetime="2016-10-19T15:46"> </del></span>income
women and men to become self-employed. WORC is one of 17 agencies across the
country who was awarded the highly competitive national grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Work
for Yourself@50+</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">℠</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">is a new
initiative launched by AARP Foundation, with support from The Hartford. The
program helps low- and moderate-income older adults explore opportunities to
work for themselves and take the right steps toward successful self-employment.
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generations, creating and owning a business has been a path to financial
success and economic mobility. In low- and moderate-income families,
self-employment and business ownership can help build economic security. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you think you’re too old to start your own business, think again! About 26
percent of all recent startups were formed by people between the ages of 55 and
65. That’s up from 15 percent in 1996. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for Yourself@50+</span></b><b>℠</b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">looks
at self-employment paths in contracting, freelancing, microbusiness and social
enterprise, and helps people identify their own marketable traits, talents and
skills. It also offers useful financial advice — regardless of participants’
specific financial situation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. <b>Work
for Yourself@50+</b></span><b>℠</b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">breaks
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">We are so
pleased to be one of the 17 groups selected to participate in this
wonderful initiative with AARP Foundation. Self-employment is a great
opportunity for 50-plus who have retired, lost their job or who want to
scale back their work,” said </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Lynne Cutler, President
of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Since 1993, WORC
has taught approximately 5,000 low-income individuals how to start and run a
business. It has disbursed nearly 600 microloans totaling over $2.5 million creating/retaining
more than 1,516 jobs; and helped 1,412
FSA participants saved $2.9 million for a home, education or business
through its savings program, generating a total economic impact of over $48.5
million.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dooley’s Landscaping, a
woman-owned business, grew out of Ms. Dooley’s desire to provide employment for
herself and her son, who was formerly incarcerated. WORC originated a $4,000
loan for the company to purchase a professional lawnmower; within months, the
business grew to employ three full-time staffers, including the owner’s son,
and generated supplemental income for Dooley of $30,000. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">AARP
Foundation’s <b>Work for Yourself@50+</b></span><b>℠</b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">seeks to help low-and
moderate-income adults age 50+, such as Ms. Dooley, 65, to gain the knowledge,
support, and resources they need to make informed decisions and take the right
first steps toward successful self-employment. The 90-minute workshop will walk
participants through the <b>Work for Yourself@50+</b></span><b>℠</b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">materials and connect them with
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To
learn more about the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center, the Start Smart
Start Green Entrepreneurial Training program, WORC’s microloans; ranging from
$1k to- $35k, Family Savings Account or Retirement Income Solutions programs, feel
free to call (215) 564-5500; visit the official website at </span><a href="http://www.worc-pa.com/"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">www.worc-pa.com</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">;</span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
like us on Facebook @Women’s Opportunities Resource Center; or follow us on
Twitter @worcphilly. To register for one of the </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Work for Yourself@50+</span></b><b>℠</b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">workshops in November or December, call <b>1</b> </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">888-339-5617.
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aarpfoundation.org/workforyourself or call <b>1</b>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Women’s
Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) promotes social and economic security for
economically disadvantaged individuals — primarily women — and their families
through self-employment training, support services, savings programs and access
to business and financial resources. WORC’s innovative self-help strategies
empower individuals to permanently break out of the cycle of dependency. WORC
has been nationally recognized for its work, receiving, among other awards, the
U.S. Dept. of Treasury Presidential Award for Excellence in Microenterprise
Development for Poverty Alleviation.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In October of 2015, WORC introduced a new
initiative, the Retirement Income Solutions
program (RIS), a four-week course that </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">allows women 48 and older to
assess their financial situations and develop an income supplement plan through
self-employment or employment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AARP Foundation </span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">AARP
Foundation works to ensure that low-income older adults have nutritious food,
affordable housing, a steady income, and strong and sustaining social bonds. We
collaborate with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to
innovation and our passion for problem-solving. Supported by vigorous legal
advocacy, we create and advance effective solutions that help struggling older
adults transform their lives. AARP Foundation is the affiliated charity of
AARP. Learn more at aarpfoundation.org.<span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:HP" datetime="2016-10-19T16:06"> </del></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Hartford </span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">The
Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and
mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely
recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and
integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is
available at thehartford.com. Follow The Hartford on Twitter at
twitter.com/TheHartford_PR. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Hartford Financial
Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the
brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Conn. For
additional details, please read The Hartford’s legal notice at
thehartford.com/legal-notice.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RIS participants at the May 2016 Session.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One-on-one session with a CPA to discuss financial future snapshot and lifestyles choices. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participant's discussion on Medicare/Supplement Policies.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participants' discussion on investments.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participants' discussion on estate planning, insurance, will and more.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Session with Mary Livngston, SCORE Philadelphia's Executive Director. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Session with Mischa Greenberg President Moves-Made-EZ.</span></div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The first-ever Assets & Opportunity National Week of Action will take place from January 25-29.</strong> The goal for the Week of Action is to call attention to the issues of economic insecurity and inequality that too many families across this country face, while highlighting the successful solutions that create an opportunity economy in which everyone has the chance to get ahead.</div>
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On Monday, January 25, we’ll launch the 2016 <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Assets & Opportunity Scorecard</em>, which reveals that even several years after the recession ended, low- and moderate-income families are no more financially secure than they were during the height of the recession. Across the country, these families have settled into a “new normal,” in which they lack good credit scores, the savings needed to weather emergencies or build stronger futures, and information about solutions to help propel them toward prosperity.</div>
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However, there is some good news: there are numerous solutions which are tested and proven that help create an opportunity economy. From Tuesday through Friday (January 26-29), we will highlight four solutions that can change these outcomes: credit building, reining in predatory lending, children’s savings and EITC/VITA.</div>
WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-40903539055546386312015-10-06T00:00:00.000-07:002015-10-06T00:00:09.352-07:00Starting a Cafe in Philadelphia!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Have you ever wondered how you could start your own cafe in Philadelphia? Do you wish you had more information about it? No worries! The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is here to help!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the past
decade, business competitions have become increasingly frequent throughout the
business community. They have taken root in places such as the Wharton School
of Business, and a number of other universities and companies that encourage
small business growth. For some, the pull of competitions is the cash prize;
however, the winnings are said to be insufficient to really get a business
going. The real award is the increased confidence and investment opportunities
from winning a business competition. For many small businesses, it is difficult
to win, let alone participate in, a business competition. The key, though, is
preparation. Preparation yields a more knowledgeable and impressive business
plan, and is a skill which relates to business in general – not only
competitions. For low-income communities, it is difficult to find such a
competition. But, it only takes one win to transform a business from an idea into
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Read more about business competitions <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/11/business/smallbusiness/11competition.html" target="_blank">here!</a> </span></div>
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<br />WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-3099317257337824232015-08-25T00:00:00.000-07:002015-08-25T00:00:02.392-07:00Special Feature: WORC's Loan Programs!<div class="MsoNormal">
If you’re dreaming about starting your own small business to
provide for your family, or you are looking to expand the business that you
already own and run, you may want to look into WORC’s many loan programs. WORC
operates the Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) which provides loans and other
services to low-income individuals, especially women and minorities, in the
Philadelphia area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The fund offers small loans to start a business, credit
builder loans, business expansion loans for existing business, and near equity
loans for larger sums. Additionally, WORC also has programs designed to help
small business owners create a business plan and financial estimates. They can
also help you look to local banks and other funds to help you obtain more money
to fund your new business. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Your dream is within reach! <a href="http://www.worc-pa.com/loans.html" target="_blank">Visit this website</a> to learn more
about how WORC could help you achieve your small business goals. Each type of
loan has a different set of criteria as well as a different lending period, so
make sure to visit this website to learn more about the different types of
loans WORC offers and which one could be right for you. <o:p></o:p></div>
WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-22855176819870655742015-08-18T00:00:00.000-07:002015-08-18T00:00:05.159-07:00Nada Kiblawi Makes a Life for Herself in the United States - The Story Exchange<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Nada Kiblawi, a woman born and raised in a Palestinian
refugee camp, had a difficult life. She fled from Palestine to Lebanon to
Kuwait and eventually ended up in the United States. In the United States, she
was able to start her own successful consulting business, NHK Consulting. Read more about her
story <a href="http://thestoryexchange.org/role-model-stateless-refugee-immigrant-entrepreneur/" target="_blank">here.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-79816262458094873402015-08-14T09:14:00.001-07:002015-08-14T09:14:45.984-07:00Grant for Temple Students<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Creating your own company may seem difficult but with hard
work and dedication, anything is possible. <a href="http://www.phillymag.com/articles/meet-philly-startups-leading-entrepreneurship-era/" target="_blank">Check out these inspirational stories</a> of local Philly entrepreneurs who have created their own startups. With
an idea and a goal in mind, they were able to successfully start a business of
their own.</div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-14377827079750750162015-08-05T09:04:00.005-07:002015-08-05T09:05:44.611-07:00Receive business training and assistance with this refugee and asylee outreach project!<br />
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<br />WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-11559460660904550642015-08-05T08:55:00.003-07:002015-08-05T08:55:28.788-07:00ARE YOU RIGHT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP?<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Most new business owners who succeed have
planned for every phase of their success. Thomas Edison, the great American
inventor, once said, “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent
perspiration.” That same philosophy also applies to starting a business. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">First, you’ll need to generate a little bit
of perspiration deciding whether you’re the right type of person to start your
own business.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Impact","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Impact;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>IS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP </strong></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Impact","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Impact;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>FOR
YOU?</strong> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There is simply no way to eliminate all the
risks associated with starting a small business, but you can improve your
chances of success with good planning, preparation and insight. Start by
evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as a potential owner and manager of a
small business. Carefully consider each of the following questions:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">Are you a self-starter? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">It
will be entirely up to you to develop projects, organize your time, and follow
through on details.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">How well do you get along with
different personalities? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Business owners need to develop working
relationships with a variety of people including customers, vendors, staff,
bankers, employees and professionals such as lawyers, accountants, or consultants.
Can you deal with a demanding client, an unreliable vendor, or a cranky
receptionist if your business interests demand it?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">How good are you at making
decisions? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Small business owners are required to make decisions constantly –
often quickly, independently, and under pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">Do you have the physical and
emotional stamina to run a business? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Business ownership can
be exciting, but it’s also a lot of work. Can you face six or seven 12–hour
workdays every week?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">How well do you plan and
organize? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Research indicates that poor planning is responsible for most
business failures. Good organization — of financials, inventory, schedules, and
production — can help you avoid many pitfalls.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">•
</span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">Is your drive strong enough? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Running
a business can wear you down emotionally. Some business owners burn out quickly
from having to carry all the responsibility for the success of their business
on their own shoulders. Strong motivation will help you survive slowdowns and
periods of burnout.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">• </span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Formata Bold","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Formata Bold";">How will the business affect your family? </span></b><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">The
first few years of business start-up can be hard on family life. It’s important
for family members to know what to expect and for you to be able to trust that
they will support you during this time. There also may be financial
difficulties until the business becomes profitable, which could take months or
years. You may have to adjust to a lower standard of living or put family
assets at risk. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once you’ve answered these questions, you
should consider what type of business you want to start. Businesses can include
franchises, at-home businesses, online businesses, brick-and-mortar stores or
any combination of those.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are more than 3,000 business
franchises. The challenge is to decide on one that both interests you and is a
good investment. Many franchising experts suggest that you comparison shop by
looking at multiple franchise opportunities before deciding on the one that’s
right for you. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Some of the things you should look at when
evaluating a franchise: historical profitability, effective financial
management and other controls, a good image, integrity and commitment, and a
successful industry. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the simplest form of franchising, while
you own the business, its operation is governed by the terms of the franchise
agreement. For many, this is the chief benefit for franchising. You are able to
capitalize on a business format, trade name, trademark and/or support system
provided by the franchisor. But you operate as an independent contractor with
the ability to make a profit or sustain a loss commensurate with your
ownership. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you are concerned about starting an
independent business venture, then franchising may be an option for you.
Remember that hard work, dedication and sacrifice are key elements in the
success of any business venture, including a franchise. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">Visit </span><span class="A27"><span><strong>www.sba.gov/franchise </strong></span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";">for
more information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Impact","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Impact;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>HOME-BASED
BUSINESSES</strong> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Going to work used to mean traveling from
home to a plant, store or office. Today, many people do some or all their work
at home. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond";">Getting Started </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before diving headfirst into a home-based
business, you must know why you are doing it. To succeed, your business must be
based on something greater than a desire to be your own boss. You must plan and
make improvements and adjustments along the road. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Working under the same roof where your family
lives may not prove to be as easy as it seems. One suggestion is to set up a
separate office in your home to create a professional environment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Palatino Black","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Black";">Ask yourself these questions:</span></i></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Palatino Black","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Palatino Black";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">• Can I switch from home
responsibilities to business work easily?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">• Do I have the
self-discipline to maintain schedules while at home?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">• Can I deal with the
isolation of working from home?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond";">Legal Requirements </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "HelveticaNeue BlackCond";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A home-based business is subject to many of
the same laws and regulations affecting other businesses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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and state departments of labor and health to find out which laws and
regulations will affect your business. Additionally, check on registration and
accounting requirements needed to open your home-based business. You may need a
work certificate or license from the state. Your business name may need to be
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</span>WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-62136678134349563352015-08-04T00:00:00.000-07:002015-08-04T00:00:09.017-07:00Want to Start a Food Truck in Philadelphia?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Starting a food truck is a great business for those who want
to provide unique and quick food for the general population. This article from Philadelphia Employment Law News provides a description of the legal aspects for starting a food truck and gives
advice on what to look out for. <a href="http://philadelphiaemploymentlawnews.com/2012/05/how-to-start-a-food-truck-in-philadelphia.html" target="_blank">Check it out here!</a></div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-76488255511164804982015-07-29T07:59:00.000-07:002015-07-29T07:59:25.250-07:00What is the most important advice for a female entrepreneur?<div class="tr_bq">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Know who you are and understand your self-worth.</span></strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many women have identity issues, self-image issues and confidence issues. Understand where you come from and be proud of it, because that’s what makes you who you are today. Cliché, right? But are you doing it? You really don’t have to be like anyone else; those seats are already taken. One mistake I made was that I underestimated my potential - because I was “just” an international student from China who was a big FOB (fresh off the boat) - and did not discover my true power for a long, long time.</span></blockquote>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do not wait to start your business. </span></strong><br /><em><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only way to do it is to do it.</span></em><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I don’t have enough experience”, or “I’m too young for this”, or “I don’t have money to start my business” are BS. You are just as ready as you ever will be. The earlier, the better. Why? Because the two most precious elements for an entrepreneur are time and focus. Now is the youngest you will ever be. Now is when you have the most TIME left, which gives you more room to make mistakes, improve, and go out there again with a FOCUS. That’s a luxury in entrepreneurship!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many women make up excuses to convince themselves not to start until a certain age (or in a million years). If you know you are going to become an entrepreneur, you might as well start today. Just do something. Create a website, write a blog post, tell your friends what you plan to do, and get their honest feedback. You have a huge advantage when you start young! People want to help you. They want to see you succeed. You don’t have much to lose (at least not as much as you would in 10 years). Start in college! Ideally you should become a serial entrepreneur before you graduate.</span> </blockquote>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be your own hero.</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean it. You may have a role model or two, and that’s great. Actually I feel that women need role models much more than men do. Possibly because a lot of successful people happen to be male (but remember, we are already making progress to change that). Women, on the other hand, do not have as many heroes to look up to. Thus, we almost have a hard time imagining our success without seeing other women already up there. The mindset is often times like this: “if she did it, I might be able to do it too!”</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You need to realize that you have your own success factors that others may not even have! When you are alone by yourself and have some free time, think deep and hard about the “IDEAL YOU” in three years. Assume everything goes perfectly and here you are three years later looking at yourself in the mirror. Where are you? What have you done? What do you look like? Who are you working with? How much money are you making? The more specific, the better.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember: you CAN and WILL invent that reality. Don’t be afraid to redefine yourself because that’s the very important first step to your dream life. The moment you empower yourself with the magical methodology, you will experience change right away. (I can write another blog post about this too if anyone wants to read it. Respond or recommend this post so I know :)</span></blockquote>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What are the most important qualities to be an entrepreneur?</span></strong><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Passion—Choose something you love. I am so motivated by what I do that I cannot stay in bed in the morning. Even when my eyes are closed, I am always thinking about people that I want to meet, partnerships I want to build, and things I need to complete. And I feel happy about it!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good Communication—Throughout all aspects of being an entrepreneur, whether its team collaboration, investor relations, public image, or business development, being able to communicate effectively is extremely important for you to succeed.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commitment—Entrepreneurs need to have an all-in mindset. Only when you are truly committed, can you build a genuine following (customers, team, investors, and fans). Put yourself in the investor’s shoes—would you rather invest in someone whose whole life is on the line for her business, or someone who is hesitant to quit their day job? Therefore, it’s important to think about how you can demonstrate to investors, partners, and other stakeholders that you fully believe in your business.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relentless Execution—My fellow USC alum Aaron Levie (CEO of Box.com) once said that a constant, relentless execution mode is the most critical element to success. I totally agree. Ideas are almost worthless; execution is king. So stop worrying about others stealing your idea and work hard on it instead! Be ready to sleep much less, work day and night, and lose the work-life balance. </span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What is the most important job of a CEO?</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUILD RAPPORT. BUILD RAPPORT. BUILD RAPPORT.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That’s all there is. Why? Because it sets the foundation for everything.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The merit of it is three-fold:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, if you can build rapport, you will attract the best talent. Remember, it’s all about the team? Well it’s true. Make yourself a person that people want to work for. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second, if you can build rapport, you will get enough money to keep the business running. I don’t need to tell you how important fundraising is. Certainly, getting venture capital should not be the center of your business, but your business can’t run very well if you are out of money. Become a person that people believe in so much that they want to put money behind you. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Third, if you can build rapport, you will be able to sell your product or services to customers. Anyone throwing money at you, or considering doing so, will want to know what your unit economics of customer acquisition are. What’s your customer acquisition cost (CAC), cost per acquisition (CPA), and customer lifetime value (CLV or CLTV)? Beyond all of this, are you able to tell the story so that people immediately realize how great your product/service is? </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Confidence, storytelling and resonatability (I just invented this word) are key in building rapport. Start working on that charisma and rock that boardroom, even if it’s all male (SoGal Ventures is trying to change that)</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get in touch with us at hello@sogalventures.com</a>. We always want to connect with like-minded people!</span> </blockquote>
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<em><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow Pocket Sun on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/pocketysun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pocketysun</a>. Join the SoGal movement at <a href="https://iamsogal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iamsogal.com</a>! </span></em></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> When I finally realized how huge of a value I can create, and how big of an impact I can make in the world, I felt invincible. I felt transformed. I felt powerful. That was the first time I was able to take on a mission that’s bigger than myself. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">STOP IT! BE THE PIONEER. BE THE PERSON OTHERS CAN LOOK UP TO. STOP LOOKING FOR A HERO SOMEWHERE ELSE. IT’S IN YOU. </span></blockquote>
WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-87126962015129877982015-07-28T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-28T00:00:07.656-07:00Sudanese Refugee Becomes Successful Childcare Provider<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Manal Elzeen, a Sudanese refugee, successfully sought out
asylum in the United States and resettled in Fort Wayne, IN. Back in Sudan,
Elzeen was a high school Economics and Accounting teacher. Here, she has
successfully incorporated those skills into establishing her own home day care.
Through hard work, she obtained all the certifications needed and with the
federal home childcare grant, she was able to successfully open her new
daycare. Read more about her story <a href="http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/success-story/determination-and-hard-work-pays-off" target="_blank">here</a>, from the US Department of Health and Human Services's Office of Refugee Resettlement.</div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-66316022517228162152015-07-21T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-21T00:00:08.992-07:00Undocumented Immigrants Running Businesses (From AlJazeera America)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Many undocumented immigrants find that running a small
business is an effective source of income and it has become increasingly
common. This is because becoming a business owner is quite straightforward as
only a few pieces of information are needed. Tamara Jimenez, an immigrant from
Nicaragua, decided to open a bakery in North Philadelphia after working odd
jobs for years. She says opening her own business made sense for their economic
safety as she bakes her own dishes. Read more <a href="http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/real-money-with-alivelshi/articles/2014/3/27/undocumented-entrepreneursnosocialsecuritynumberowningabusiness.html" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-88402426294914444312015-07-14T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-14T00:00:08.005-07:00Story of a Refugee Family in Philadelphia (Los Angeles Times)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Rudra Kuikel and his family, refugees who fled from Bhutan
in 1992, have made a new start in Philadelphia. With the help of a resettlement
program, they were able to adjust to the lifestyle in the States and acquire
jobs to make a living. Although life isn’t easy, Kuikel’s family, like many
other Bhutanese refugees are working hard to establish a life here. Indra,
Kukel’s son, hopes to make a better life for his family and hopes to attend college. Read more about their story <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jan/15/nation/la-na-nepal-refugees15-2010jan15" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-72193353486623888272015-07-07T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-07T00:00:05.055-07:00Writing Workshops for Refugees Held by a WORC Employee! (Newsworks)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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WORC's own Indah Nuritasari has been able to read through many of the
experiences of refugees within the Philadelphia area have been through. Through
many writing workshops also serving as creative outlets where refugees and
immigrants were allowed to tell their life stories, she has seen the hardships
and struggles they have been through while trying to start a better life in
Philadelphia. A writing project, “Finding Home,” served as a way for female
refugees to write about their hometown, their experiences, and their hope for
the future. Read more about Indah and the workshops <a href="http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/essayworks/74232-finding-home-a-creative-outlet-for-refugees-an-immigration-story-unseen-by-many-americans" target="_blank">here.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-56002417801671817132015-06-30T00:00:00.000-07:002015-06-30T00:00:00.937-07:00Entrepreneur.com Discusses 9 Ways to Become a Better Leader<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This article is worth a read - reviews some of the basic ways that you can be the most effective leader at the forefront of your business. Read about the 9 ways to become a better leader <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/231528" target="_blank">here.</a>WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-6375296818660137322015-06-23T00:00:00.000-07:002015-06-23T00:00:10.781-07:00Community Gardens Created By Bhutanese and Burmese Refugees (Philly.com)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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On the property of Saint Episcopal Church in Northeast
Philadelphia and in Nationalities Service Center's Growing Home Gardens in South Philadelphia, community gardens are budding where
several Bhutanese and Burmese refugee families are growing over 60 different types of
vegetables. The aim of these gardens is to allow these refugees to remain in
touch with their culture. Many of these families had forefathers who used to
farm back in their home countries. Read more about these projects <a href="http://articles.philly.com/2014-04-28/news/49440048_1_bhutanese-refugees-burmese-refugees-juliane-ramic" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194351867110949249.post-353281498704778412015-06-16T00:00:00.000-07:002015-06-16T00:00:14.476-07:0010 Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (Casey Research)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The number one lesson? A business will probably start with the entrepeneur's desire to do some good for the world. Read about the other lessons <a href="http://www.caseyresearch.com/articles/10-lessons-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs" target="_blank">here.</a>WORChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04962751197795481313noreply@blogger.com0