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Brought to you by the Business Center at New Covenant Campus
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 Ladies & Gentleman:
Meet the staff of The Business Center. We are here to serve you. Surprise! I know you did not expect to see the staff of The Business Center on the cover of the Small Business Communiversity Catalog. From the words of the Pointer Sisters "We're so excited and we just can't hide it". I want to take a few moments to share with you what I believe contributes to starting and running a successful business. There are three essential components - passion, a strong team and a business plan.
I once read if you find something you love doing you'll never work a day in your life. That is passion. Passion is defined as a strong liking or desire for, or devotion to some activity, object or concept. As the previous owner of a bus company, I pursued a paycheck. There was no passion in the work. I learned it's better to pursue your passion than to pursue a paycheck. The bus business turned out to be my grandfather's passion, who I give credit for pushing me out into the entrepreneurial world.
I have now discovered my passion as co-founder and Executive Director of The Business Center.
I have truly established something I can get excited about. It's an endeavor that makes me gut up every morning saying " Let's get going" I'm headed for more play today." The success of any organization is inextricably bound to the success of the whole team.
According to Jim Collins, author of From Good to Great, building the right team requires the right people in the correct seats on the bus. In addition, whats so unique about our team is that everyone is coming together for the good of the organization, with the intention of doing the right thing first. In addition, everyone has mutual respect for each other.
Melissa Stewart, our Client Services Manager and Terri Rivera, our Director of Educational Programs have a deep understanding of what is right and wrong. They serve as the conscience of the organization. Andria, our Administrative Assistant has a charismatic personality. She is often the first representation of The Business Center that people contact. Additionaly, she keeps the rest of the team as well as the clients engaged and in an upbeat spirit. Solomon Wheeler, our Finance Direcor and Wanda Dean our Bookkeeper are natural troubleshooters and have the ability to act on a moments notice. As Executive Director of the organization I like to develop models and explore ideas. I am a visionary and problem solver, focusing on fairness and justice.
Once the right team is in place, a business plan must be created to serve as a guide. The business plan is also critical to share with lenders and potential investors. Finally, it serves as an instrument to be updated and monitored on occassion. It will aid you in answering the question, "Am I running this business based on my written plan?"
When the right passion and the right team come together, driving the business forward becomes easier. The Business Center offers programs that make it possible for you to move your passion forward with real world learning that fits your life. So come today with your passion and love your life plan.
Pamela Rich-Wheeler, MBA
Executive Director
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The Business Center
7500 Germantown Avenue
Elders Hall, Suite 113
Philadelphia, PA 19119Phone: (215) 247-2473
Fax: (215) 247-2477
Email: info@thebizctr.com |
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