Small Business
Development Center
814-472-3200
Fax: 814-472-3202
Email
Mailing Address
Saint Francis University
Small Business Development Center
P.O. Box 600
Loretto, PA
15940-0600
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| | | Saint Francis Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center at Saint Francis University has helped businesses in the Southern Alleghenies region start, grow and prosper for over twenty-five years. The Saint Francis University SBDC is one of 18 Small Business Development Centers in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers.
Our team of professional consultants works confidentially with entrepreneurs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties to help their businesses maintain a competitive edge.
Whatever your challenge, an SBDC consultant is ready to meet with you, one-on-one, to help you launch your business, discuss your existing business plan, or help you develop the strategies you need to meet your goals.
Our consulting services are offered free of charge and your information is always confidential. We can offer a consultant who is uniquely qualified to help you create an effective strategy. Our consultants have expertise in: Accounting • Banking • Business Planning • Entrepreneurship • Environmental Management • Financial Analysis • International Business • Marketing and Advertising • Market Planning and Research • Research • Strategic Planning • Website Marketing & Development |
   
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Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and through support from Saint Francis University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling (814) 472-3200. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SB
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| SBDC Success Story:  “The SBDC is very easy to use and involves no red tape.”
Daniel Lipko
Pine Bottom Aviation
Services, LLC
Daniel Lipko has been a licensed helicopter pilot since 1990. Upon his retirement from the Pennsylvania State Police, he became employed by a local helicopter service. He was more than an employee; he really was the face of that business. He was the pilot, but also was the marketing force for the business. He grew the business and expanded their markets to include power line work, photographic work and even recreational tours of the area. The SBDC even assisted him with his efforts for this company. Mr. Lipko decided that he wanted to operate his own helicopter service. He felt there were many areas that the business could expand, but the owner was not interested. For instance, as the business was licensed through the FAA, he had to pick-up and drop off passengers at the same point. He was receiving many calls from potential customers that wanted him to pick them up at Point A and drop them off at Point B. He was unable to do this as the company was not licensed to do this. Prior to again meeting with the SBDC, he had started the process of getting his own business started as he formed an LLC and started to look into the process for becoming licensed as a transport service through the FAA He needed assistance in preparing a business plan and projected financial statements. | | | Continue reading the whole article by clicking here... |
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