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Running a Business in Philadelphia? Take Care of Employee Contracts

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You own a business in Philadelphia. Of course, in the age where there is so much competition, running a business successfully deserves applause. But did you know that besides financial planning, marketing strategies, and brand building, there is one thing that you should never ignore? You must be on top of the world.

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How to Open a Successful Hair Salon

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Dallas Alleman, the owner of Salon Du Beau Monde in New Orleans, and Avi Shenkar, the owner of Philadelphia-based BLO/OUT , have different backgrounds and different business models, but share similar strategies for success. Alleman has a 40-year history in the salon business, as both a licensed cosmetologist and an instructor.

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Announcing our summer intern class

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Since then, he has co-written several business plans with fellow classmates and recently served as team leader on a Wharton Field Challenge consulting project for PhillyCarShare, a Philadelphia-based car-sharing startup. Prior to joining ff Venture Capital, Franklin was a summer analyst at J.P.

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Small Business Saturday Spotlight: Falls Flowers in Philadelphia

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Located in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of East Falls, Falls Flowers specializes in custom, garden-style designs. Falls Flowers’ arrangements are natural and lush…with a touch of wild. Every bouquet focuses on the harmony between colors and textures, which allows you to indulge in the individual beauty of each flower.

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Is Your Startup E-Commerce Business Destined to Grow This Year?

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She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and dog, Bear. The post Is Your Startup E-Commerce Business Destined to Grow This Year? Eleanor Hecks is editor-in-chief at Designerly Magazine. Eleanor was the creative director and occasional blog writer at a prominent digital marketing agency before becoming her own boss in 2018.

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How to Impress Angel Investors and Make It into “Startup Heaven”

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If you’re lucky, and an angel’s (investors or groups) interest is piqued by your initial short pitch, they will want to schedule more time with you to get to know you and your team, and to dig deeper into your business plan (i.e. Jessica Magoch, Angel from Philadelphia, PA | Website | Twitter. Tweet This Tip.

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6 Strategies Guaranteed to Boost Revenue for Your Hair Salon

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Given how important cash flow is to the survival of a business, a subscription model is a good way to ensure recurring revenue. Lane Fisher, a partner at a Philadelphia law firm that specializes in franchises, says, “All businesses struggle with cash flow, so a recurring [membership payment] creates predictability.”

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