Did someone say free? Yes, you read it. And if you’re the owner of a small business or a start-up struggling to deal with higher costs, tight labor and limited resources, free is a magic word. And there’s good news if you’re running a business in the Philadelphia area. There are at least three great resources to help you manage and grow your company with completely free services.
One of the biggest challenges facing any entrepreneur in need of financing is creating a business plan. The key element of a business plan is market data: Where are potential customers? How will there be demand for what you sell? What regions around the world are the best places to offer your products? Where are the best locations for your business? Getting this data isn’t easy. But the Philadelphia Free Library has it. All you have to do is ask.
“People frequently come in with … an idea for a business — maybe they…
