Bellefonte home to network of community support

One thing is for sure: There are a TON of different platforms for business owners and their companies to market themselves. Bellefonte, and Centre County as a whole, provide a host of networking and business growth opportunities.

Ellen MatisApril 18, 2018

Surrounding your entrepreneurial spirit with a synonymous setting

When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” what do you think of? Most likely you’re thinking along the lines of someone who is in the stages of designing, launching or already running a new business.

Ellen MatisApril 11, 2018coworking, coworking space, business incubator, small business incubator

Starting a business? SBDC offers start-up checklist

This checklist is a good starting point for you as you begin your business, provided by the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center.

Ellen MatisMarch 28, 2018

The freedom of freelance gigs

There are many types of freelancers, and they all share the freedom and flexibility to work on their own schedule.

CoworkingEllen MatisMarch 27, 2018coworking, freelancing, freelance, work from home, coworking space, incubator

Creating a “cool” office culture

Having a team that’s motivated and inspired is one of the many keys to success. So, you can imagine that creating a good culture through an atmosphere where these team members feel positive and engaged is essential.

Ellen MatisMarch 23, 2018

What makes co-working a better option than working from home?

Co-working spaces have become a trend that is growing every year. Entrepreneurs and small business startups are excited to finally have a space to call their own without paying without the high costs of renting a commercial office space.

Ellen MatisFebruary 11, 2018Bellefonte SpringBoard

How to choose: Business Accelerator or Business Incubator?

In a world of business strategy, marketing plans and so many different approaches for success, it can be difficult to decipher what information is edifying and what’s just unnecessary.

Ellen MatisJanuary 15, 2018small business incubator, small business, startup

Startup Inspiration: Learn how these celebrities did it

What do Ellen DeGeneres, Linkin Park and Kobe Bryant all have in common? Each celebrity has not only used his or her talents to become famous, but they have also made lucrative personal investments in startup businesses and technological advancements.

Ellen MatisJanuary 5, 2018startup, entrepreneur, incubator, business incubator, small business incubator

A Business Bargain: How Incubators Save Money

One of the most crucial things a new startup can do to aid its success and growth is save money.

Ellen MatisDecember 29, 2017coworking, entrepreneur, centre county, business incubator, small business, new business

Cubicles or Coworking? How Business Is Changing

Today, more freelancers, independent contractors and businesses of every size are drawn toward the modern style of shared-space offices found in incubators like SpringBoard.

Ellen MatisDecember 26, 2017Bellefonte SpringBoard

Any kind of professional has a place at SpringBoard

Business incubators provide a place for you to be the professional running your own business you’ve always dreamed of being, while doing your work in a coworking environment at a fraction of the cost of a traditional office.

Ellen MatisDecember 20, 2017

Coworking: It's not just for new businesses

Spaces like SpringBoard are also a perfect fit for professionals who work remotely, no matter what the business or industry.

Incubators help county retain small, local businesses

Right now, Amazon executives are reviewing the packets sent to them from cities vying for the location of their second headquarters. This comes with the promise of 50,000 jobs, a tantalizing prospect for any region.

Ellen MatisNovember 7, 2017

What is coworking, anyway?

Being the boss doesn’t mean you have to work on your own, secluded from other people as you build your business.

SpringBoard provides new businesses professional amenities

According to Small Business Trends, 60 percent of entrepreneurs in the United States start their businesses at home. Working from home, however, isn’t for everyone.

Ellen MatisOctober 18, 2017Bellefonte Springboard