Don’t Let Your Life’s Work Disappear: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Succession Planning
How much longer does Pittsburgh have to wait for inclusionary zoning?
The following op-ed appeared in TribLIVE on July 15, 2025. Ten years ago, in June 2015, the city of Pittsburgh’s first ever Affordable Housing Task Force met for the first time. I was one member of the Task Force, along with members of City Council and other elected...
Don’t Let Pennsylvania’s New Business Rule Catch You Off Guard: Your Quick Guide to Annual Reports
What's This All About? Pennsylvania used to only require businesses to check in every 10 years. Now they want to hear from you annually, just like most other states. Think of it as a yearly "wellness check" for your business. This applies whether you're a one-person...
Small Business Hiring Guide: Best Practices & Local Opportunities
As a small business owner, finding and retaining talented employees can be one of your greatest challenges. The right hiring practices not only save you time and money but also build the foundation for your company's growth and success. This guide provides practical...
2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: A Golden Opportunity for Local Businesses
Great news for Pittsburgh's business community! The NFL Draft is coming to our city in 2026, bringing with it not just excitement for football fans, but substantial economic opportunities for local businesses. The NFL has announced a procurement program specifically...
The 6-Question Business Plan: A Simple Guide for New Entrepreneurs
Dreading the thought of writing a business plan? You're not alone. Many new business owners put it off or skip it altogether because it seems overwhelming. But creating a solid plan doesn't have to be complicated. You can build an effective business plan by answering...
Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to AI in 2025
Running a small business means wearing many hats. But what if you could clone yourself to handle the endless stream of emails, social media posts, and customer questions? While we can't actually clone you (yet!), AI tools can help you get more done with less effort....
Make 2025 Your Best Business Year Yet!
Simple Steps for Success As small business owners, we know that dreams need action to become reality. Before we jump into 2025 with both feet, let's take a moment to reflect and plan smart. Looking Back at 2024 Take 15 minutes to answer these questions: What was your...
Supporting Your Green Vision
Recapping our 2024 Annual Event We were honored to host supporters, partners, friends and neighbors at the Rivers Casino Grand Ballroom on Nov. 22 for our Annual Community & Business Luncheon. It was an inspiring afternoon during which we celebrated the...
New Beneficial Ownership Reporting
What Your Small Business Needs to Know As a small business owner, you may have heard about the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This new regulation affects millions of small businesses across the...