Small Business Blog

Ellen Neylan is the owner of Surety Bond Associates. Surety Bond Associates is the contractor, who on behalf of the City of Philadelphia and the Rebuild Ready Business Support Program, provides the Rebuild Ready business training, workshops, webinars, and technical assistance to construction-related businesses in the City of Philadelphia to assist them in preparing to […]

August is National Black Business Month, a month to celebrate the inventive and resilient Black-owned businesses in our community. This month is an important way to spread awareness and support for Black entrepreneurs. Only 2.4% of businesses are Black-owned, so it’s so important to support those businesses and provide resources and support to help raise […]

PHILADELPHIA––On August 1st, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) met with business owners for an in-person small business roundtable at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. The roundtable highlighted the positive impact of Temple University Small Business Development Center (SBDC)’s Pennsylvania Digital Transformation and eCommerce Program (PADTEP), an initiative […]

Canva is a graphic design platform you can use to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, menus, and other visual content. You don’t need a graphic design background to make beautiful images with Canva, which makes it perfect for small business owners with limited resources. Canva is free to use, but also offers a professional […]

Marc Faletti is a vinyl lover who noticed something about shopping for records that he thought he could fix — that you have to know what you’re looking for. He wanted to make a place where anyone could walk in and find an old favorite, a new gem, or a perfect gift without having to […]

Benesafe Solutions came to be when Esther Salata and her family found themselves spending more time outdoors due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a result of being outside so much, she and her family, including their dog Benny, were constantly being bombarded with various pests! To address this issue, they began looking for a product in […]

Marketing is essential in growing your business. But it can be hard to come up with ideas that fit into your busy schedule and tight budget. Here are seven digital marketing ideas you can use to promote your small business and build your brand presence online.   Optimize your website  Optimizing your website is critical to […]

Blandine is the International Programs Manager for the Small Business Development Center. She has over 15 years of experience in international strategy and specializes in international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction programs, and ecosystem building. She manages the ENRICH in the USA – European Network of Research and Innovation Centers and Hubs – program […]

Jen Tiberi has excellent taste. Her carefully curated Etsy shop, website, and Instagram page show image after image of gorgeous midcentury modern furniture and cushions in a variety of beautiful updated fabrics.  No matter how good your taste is, building a business off of it during a pandemic is no easy task. Tiberi had offered […]

If your small business isn’t on YouTube, you’re missing out on a big opportunity to get lots of eyes on your brand. There are over two billion users on YouTube, and they watch over one billion hours of video every single day. It’s easy to set up an account and get started right away! Why […]

Yashanda Bennett first came to the Temple SBDC in February 2020.  She had started her business, Prolific Designs 3, the year prior, becoming an official LLC in 2019. What began as a small event décor company has grown into a full-service lifestyle brand.  Bennett knew she wanted to grow her small décor company and came […]

Our team gathered together with SBDCs from around the state for the PASBDC Awards Dinner in Kutztown, where our center was recognized for its hard work over the past year. We took home seven awards showcasing our dedication to helping the entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community start, grow, and prosper. The center was […]

When Nelson Warley and Ben Knepler founded True Places, a new brand of products and accessories for the modern outdoors, they anticipated a wide range of challenges involved with getting a consumer business off the ground. However, they didn’t build a global pandemic into their business plan. SBDC consultant John Ondik has helped True Places […]

Last month, Temple SBDC joined in the nationwide celebration of SBDC Day! We visited some of our partners across Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, and Lower Bucks counties to remind them of our services and introduce them to our new decentralized work plan! The pandemic has proven how important it is to be flexible, and we’re taking […]

You’ve come up with a great business idea. But now you have to talk about it. Many entrepreneurs find it challenging to explain their business in a concise and engaging way. Having a business “elevator pitch” is essential to your success. Whether you’re explaining your business to family and friends, potential partners, or investors, having […]