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If you are determined to make your business a success, then you've come to the right place! The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center fulfills its mission to encourage regional economic growth by providing existing and potential entrepreneurs with consulting services and learning opportunities. We currently provide these services at our outreach offices in Exton, Lancaster, Kutztown, Reading and Harrisburg. The following services are available at those offices:





General Business Consulting, Technology Commercialization Assistance Program, International Marketing, Government Marketing, Environmental Assistance, and Learning Opportunities

Latest Kutztown SBDC Blog Entries

U.S. Job Growth Driven Entirely by Startups, According to Kauffman Foundation Study

For policymakers who are focused on jobs, jobs, jobs, a new Kauffman Foundation study has the answer: startups, startups, startups.When it comes to creating new jobs, startup companies are the source, according to the study titled The Importance of Startups in Job Creation and Job… Read more »

Six Dimensions of Success-Oriented Small Business Owners

The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute identified six dimensions that characterize small business owners who exhibit a strong success orientation based on their desire to enjoy longevity in their businesses, expand revenues and grow the size of their companies.Despite the financial… Read more »

Understanding the Basics of Borrowing Money (Part 8 of 8)

Part 8: Questions Your Lender Will AskThe Small Business Administration has published a series of links about the most common question asked by individuals looking to start a business, "How do I get money to start my business?" This series of 8 posts will begin to answer this complex… Read more »

Understanding the Basics of Borrowing Money (Part 7 of 8)

Part 7: Management ExperienceThe Small Business Administration has published a series of links about the most common question asked by individuals looking to start a business, "How do I get money to start my business?" This series of 8 posts will begin to answer this complex question.From… Read more »

Understanding the Basics of Borrowing Money (Part 6 of 8)

Part 6: CollateralThe Small Business Administration has published a series of links about the most common question asked by individuals looking to start a business, "How do I get money to start my business?" This series of 8 posts will begin to answer this complex question.From… Read more »

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Bernadette Ward and Ladd Forsline, Color<em>fin</em>, LLC

Bernadette Ward and Ladd Forsline
Colorfin, LLC

Traditionally, pastel colors are packaged as sticks; however, Co-founders Ladd Forsline and Bernadette Ward of Colorfin have manipulated the pastel formula, resulting in a lowdust, erasable, softer pastel, so soft it is packaged in a pan much like a makeup compact, called a PanPastel™. With help from KU SBDC consultants Alex Whan and Martin Brill, Colorfin has transformed its novel product into a booming international business. Read More

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