Looking for workplace flexibility? Consider working for a small business
Seeking a job with some flexibility? Workers are more likely to find it at a small business rather than a large company, writes Kathryn Sollmann, a career coach and guest writer for Entrepreneur magazine’s website. Sollmann looked at a national survey of employers done for the Society of Human Resource Management and the Families at […]
Division of Small Business Director discusses new Angel Investor Tax Credit
High tech companies headquartered in Delaware will have a new source of funding starting Nov. 1. That’s the date Delaware’s new Angel Investor Tax Credit goes into effect. The Delaware Division of Small Business administers the tax credit which is aimed at helping companies raise the capital they need to start and grow and enable more […]
Learn about Delaware’s new economic development strategy at Developing Delaware conference on Oct. 16
Come hear from Gov. John Carney, Delaware Division of Small Business Director Damian DeStefano, Delaware Prosperity Partnership Executive Director Kurt Foreman and other experts about the latest in economic development in Delaware at a conference organized by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 16. The conference speakers include economic development officials from Kent, […]
Small business lending program expands to Wilmington’s West Side
An expanded loan program will mean more opportunity for small businesses along Market Street in downtown Wilmington and on the city’s West Side. First State Community Loan Fund is expanding its program that offers forgivable loans to small business owners who open restaurants, retail shops and service businesses along the 10-block Market Street Corridor to include […]
Short on cash? Kiplinger’s Personal Finance shows you 11 ways to fund your small business
From crowdfunding to maxing out your credit cards to tapping family and friends, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers 11 ideas for funding your small business. Here are some of their other ideas: microloans SBA loans term loans revenue loans Read the full list here. Looking to start or expand a business in Delaware? Contact the Division […]
Learn how to start a business at Small Business Development Center workshop on Oct. 18
What: Small Business Development Center hosts a workshop on how to launch a business in Delaware When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 18 Where: Delaware Small Business Development Center, Delaware Technology Park, 1 Innovation Way, Suite 300, Newark Why go: Learn about business plans, business licenses and other things you need or should have to […]
Want to start an IT solution provider business? Consider Delaware.
Delaware is among the top 10 states in the U.S. as a location for starting an IT solution provider business, a new study finds. Delaware ranks No. 9 in the report by CRN magazine, which analyzed a variety of factors including: labor costs, workforce, taxes and regulation, cost of living, entrepreneurship and business climate. Delaware was […]
Tech entrepreneurs, you have until Wednesday to sign up for Delaware Startup Launchpad
Have a new technology you want help in deciding whether it is worth bringing to market? Then you’ll want to sign up for Delaware Startup Launchpad, a four-session accelerator program offered by the Delaware Small Business Development Center, the Horn Entrepreneurship program at UD and the Delaware Founders Initiative. You’ll receive training and mentorship to […]
Don’t miss one of the biggest business networking events in Delaware
Looking to make connections for your Delaware small business? Then you’ll want to attend the Delaware Networking Station on Thursday. What: Delaware Networking Station sponsored by Better Business Bureau of Delaware and Delaware State Chamber of Commerce When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington […]
