Thursday, December 13, 2012
When a Montgomery County couple lost their jobs last year, they started a business delivering flowers and tributes and offering a little TLC to area grave sites.
When Horsham residents Julie Marsella and her husband Tony lost their jobs in the fall of 2011, bouncing back with a business of sorts that had grown from "personal interest" was a no-brainer. It was not uncommon for one or both of the Marsellas to frequent cemeteries in Springfield, Bensalem, Warminster or Warrington to pay tribute to their loved ones at their final resting places. But, getting the Marsellas' Beloved Guardians off the ground has proven to be a bit challenging. The beneficiaries of the couple's work can not thank them, recommend their services, or book them for additional work. "You don’t want to be an ambulance chaser," Julie Marsella said. Tony Marsella, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who had worked in sales for 20 years …
Monday, December 3, 2012
The workshop will be held next Thursday.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
From the County of Bucks: On Thursday, December 6, 2012, the County of Bucks Business Development Department, in conjunction with the Bucks County Commissioners, the Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County, and William Penn Bank, are presenting the workshop, Starting & Expanding Your Latino-Owned Business. The event will be held at the Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County, 229 Mill Street, Bristol, PA 19007. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes at 8:00 p.m. The County of Bucks is proud to broaden the impact of their business development programs among Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs. This presentation is designed for persons who want to start a business, and business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to …
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday rule the shopping roost after Thanksgiving.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
If you have a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters even earlier this year—starting on Thanksgiving Day! Walmart announced recently that it would open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22 and offer holiday doorbusters while supplies last. These include deals on TVs, iPads, an electric scooter for $79 and a steam mop for $39. Not to be outdone, Target and Best Buy are also planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. Target's deals begin at 9 p.m. According to an ad leaked online, the best deals will be for TVs, a Nook, a Nikon camera and an XBOX 360 Kinect bundle. At Best Buy, doors open at midnight. Doorbusters include deals on TVs, phones and Samsung laptop …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Are you a Levittown business that's participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24? Tell us what sales and specials you're planning for the holiday shopping day.
Across the country, Small Business Saturday has become a day during holiday shopping season that puts the spotlight on locally owned businesses, either through big sales, special events or simple encouragements to support the independently run stores in your neighborhood. In order to get people ready for Nov. 24, Patch will be putting together a list of Levittown-area businesses participating in Small Business Saturday. But we need your help. If you answered yes to any of those questions, we want you to spill what you know about shopping for Small Business Saturday bargains. Tell us what special sales and events your business has on tap for Saturday, Nov. 24. And yes, include anything else you might be doing on Thanksgiving, Black Friday …
Sara's Homemade Sweets offers a impressive offering of delicious baked products.
When you walk in the idyllic looking bakery at 102 East Maple Avenue in Langhorne Borough, your eyes are treated to an impressive display of delicious looking treats. The bakery - Sara’s Homemade Sweets - opened in early August and has enjoyed robust business, owner Sara Weight said. Weight, a baker for the majority of the adult life, said when she decided to open a shop early in the year, “things just fell into place at the right time.” “I was at a point where I had to stop [baking at home] or move forward.” Luckily for Langhorne, she decided to move forward and open the shop. The summer transformation of the storefront into a bakery went well with little to no complications, she said. Weight stressed that the shop is not your traditional…
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Monday, November 12, 2012
AMF Bristol Pike Lanes will be holding the event on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
AMF Bristol Pike Lanes will be hosting a free Xtreme® bowling party for local area first responders and their families from 2:00PM to 5:00PM on Saturday, November 17. Aaron Heinemeyer, general manager of AMF Bristol Pike Lanes, feels a special thanks is due to the first responders in his community. “The effort and professionalism that all of these people demonstrated during the recent storm were huge,” he said. “We’d simply like to say ‘thanks’ with a free bowling party for the area’s first responders and their families on November 17.” Employees and family members from the police, fire department, emergency medical teams, PECO, Pen Dot Comcast and Verizon will be welcome for free bowling and shoes for three hours on the afternoon of the …
Friday, November 9, 2012
AmEx's third annual Small Business Saturday is coming later this month.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. It's a day to patronize and support the locally owned small businesses in your community. Hosted by American Express and sponsored by FedEx, Clear Channel and many other corporate supporters, public officials and advocacy groups, the third annual Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 24, to help small businesses generate exposure and, well, business during the biggest shopping season of the year. Supporting these businesses invigorates the economy and the community. Last year, more than 100 million people pledged to "Shop Small," by visiting brick-and-mortar shops in their neighborhoods, and American Express estimates this year's turnout will be even greater. …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Barking Spyder Board Shop is collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for those in need.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
A Bristol Borough board shop is working with an international scooter manufacturer to collect food for those in need in Bucks County. Barking Spyder Board Shop in Bristol Borough has joined forces with scooter manufacturer Madd Gear USA to gather canned goods and non-perishable items through November 18, according to the shop. Donated food items will be given to one or more food banks in Bucks County. Those who donate to the food drive will be entered in a drawing to win a MGP Ninja 4.5 scooter. The store will also donate a MGP Red Pro VX2 scooter to a less fortunate member of the community. “I am constantly looking for ways to not only give back to the community myself, but to provide these kids with the opportunity to give back too,” …
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Helene
2:59 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I am a white woman. Am I able to attend you workshop or is it only for Latinos? more ›