Are you searching for how to start a business in Pennsylvania but feel overwhelmed by the process? Join the official “First Step” Q&A panel designed to help new entrepreneurs navigate PA business registration, secure SBA funding, and finalize their business plans. This exclusive “First Step” session brings together the state’s leading resources the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the PA One Stop Shop, SCORE, Kutztown University SBDC, and Quaint Oak Bank to answer your specific questions about business licenses, loan requirements in PA.

Stop Guessing. Get Answers to These Top Questions: (We cover the exact questions you are asking)

• “How do I get a business license in PA?”

• “How can I get a small business loan with no revenue yet?”

• “Do I really need a business plan to get funding?”

• “What free grants are available for PA small businesses?”

Meet Your “Startup Squad”: Most entrepreneurs spend months trying to reach these agencies individually. We put them all in one Zoom room for you.

• Kutztown SBDC: Your strategic guides for business planning and market validation.

• PA One Stop Shop (DCED): The official state resource for licensing, permits, and registration forms.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Federal backing, guarantee programs, and government contracting.

• SCORE: Real-world mentorship from retired executives who have “been there, done that.”

• Quaint Oak Bank: An SBA-approved lender revealing exactly how to financially prepare for ownership.

Who Should Attend?

• Aspiring Founders: You have an idea but don’t know the first legal step.

• Early-Stage Owners: You just registered but are stuck on funding or compliance.

• “Side Hustlers”: You want to turn a hobby into a legitimate, legal entity.

Format: This is a no-nonsense, interactive webinar. After a brief overview of the “First Step” roadmap, we open the floor to Live Q&A. Bring your toughest questions.