SBA
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SCORE 2025 Awards Highlight ‘The Lifecycle of a Business’
In 2025, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties shines a light on its promise of over 60 years to help small businesses build, grow, and thrive…
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The Credit Score Trap: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Applying for Capital
As a business owner, you’re used to making decisions that affect your bottom line every day. But one often-overlooked factor can quietly shape your access…
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Local Business Owner Revitalizes Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa with Meridian Bank’s Support
When Nick Scamuffa decided to pursue a Small Business Loan to revitalize his salon in Newtown Square, he expected to be met with skepticism. The…
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Meridian Bank Ranked a Top SBA Lender Nationwide
Meridian Bank, headquartered in Malvern, has once again been recognized as a top SBA lender nationwide by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Meridian ranked in…
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Chester County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including…
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Is SBA Lending the Right Fit? Exploring Financial Solutions for Business Owners
In Fiscal Year 2024, Delaware and Chester counties saw a significant rise in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending [1], underscoring the critical role these loans…
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Savor the Journey: How Propell Credit Union Helped Taste & Sea Make Waves in Chadds Ford
The culinary realm is nothing new to the husband-wife team Christina and John Talbot, whose new Chadds Ford-based establishment, Taste & Sea, opened in early 2024.…
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Understanding EBITDA as A Key Metric in Obtaining SBA Financing
Within SBA financing, EBITDA is a crucial metric used by SBA Lenders. It’s an acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and measures…
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Mentoring: From Idea to Successful Small Business Partnership!
During National Mentoring Month, SCORE praises entrepreneurs who harness the power of mentoring to launch their businesses. The best way to demonstrate this is to…
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SCORE Salutes Veteran Small Business Owners
Today, more than 1.7 million veteran-owned US businesses are contributing $1 trillion in annual revenue. National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov.1st to 5th, is a…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–How to Create Killer Content…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs If…













































