Events

Join the Wilkes SBDC in partnership with Coal Creative and Ideaworks Marketing for a five-part webinar series geared toward creating and improving your small businesses' digital presence in a post-COVID world. April 26th - Session 1: Creating a marketing plan with Ideaworks MarketingMay 3rd - Session 2: Digital toolbox for businesses with Ideaworks MarketingMay 10th - Session […]

Do you have a food-based business, restaurant, food cart, or interested in starting one? Don't know where to begin in the Hospitality Industry? Temple SBDC is hosting a nine-module series to teach you everything you need to know... There will be open office hours on Monday evenings after class to ask the experts specific questions […]

This webinar covers the update to the American Rescue Plan and the new tax relief focusing on small businesses. Join us to gain insight into the forgiveness program and the available grants funded through the SBA. The IRS has allowed temporary additional tax savings for small businesses starting the tax year 2021. Sign up today […]

Right now, entrepreneurs across the country are launching innovative products and services that positively impact the health, well-being, and happiness of others. Do you have an idea that could make a difference? If so, attend this free webinar to learn about the process of starting a business.Topics covered include:Business structuresHow to assess the feasibility of […]

Let's talk about YouTube! Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Now sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you. During the webinar, we will review why you should get started on YouTube if you don’t already […]

As the world transitions to the “new normal”, tourism businesses are needing to quickly spot industry trends and pivot their products and services to succeed.Join Gannon SBDC’s Senior Business Consultant Shane Foster as he leads an audience-driven webinar explicitly designed for the tourism business community that features techniques on how to shift your model and […]

Imagine if you could duplicate your marketing, sales, and customer service efforts and results while decreasing your time spent working on them! In this webinar, we will discuss 7 ways to automate your marketing, sales, and customer service. The presenter will share strategies on how to improve your website and marketing so you can leverage […]

This is the 2nd webinar in a series guiding entrepreneurs towards post-pandemic sustainability and growth in their small businesses by 1. understanding, 2. designing, 3. energizing, 4. communicating, and 5. engaging their brand.Creative Approaches to Business Engagement #2:  Using Design to Sell Your BrandEvaluate how your current brand is influenced by its look and feel and how […]

Ask industry experts specific questions about your business. All office hours are virtual. No preregistration required.

Attend a “Quick Connect” session to speak with a business consultant without scheduling an appointment or leaving your couch. This month is about learning all that the SBDC can do for you!One of the key benefits of working with the SBDC is our extensive network of partner organizations. As a client of the SBDC your […]

Learn to build your first website using WordPress’s easy-to-use interface. From setting up your first account, to building out robust site pages and blog posts, you’ll leave the course with a beautifully designed starter website to build your product or service’s web presence.This is a three part series and it is highly encouraged that you […]

This workshop will give attendees the chance to hear from health care angel investors. They'll learn from them, what it takes to get initial funding for a health and life science related product or startup. What You'll Receive:Networking opportunities with health care angel investorsKnowledge on what a successful healthcare start up looks likeWho Should Attend?Health and […]

QuickBooks is one of the most powerful bookkeeping tools for small business owners.  Please join the University of Pittsburgh SBDC and Wilke & Associates, CPAs, for this workshop.  This course is intended for users who intend to use QuickBooks for small business accounting and would like to learn more about keeping good records using QuickBooks […]

Este taller de 3 sesiones en línea en vivo traído a ustedes en colaboración con el Consulado de México en Filadelfia abarcara temas variados respecto la administración y operaciones de restaurantes. Sesión 1: Administración de RestauranteSesión 2: Operaciones diarias en un RestauranteSesión 3: Finanzas e Impuestos de su Restaurante ¿Que Recibirá?:En esta serie dedicada a restauranteros […]

Do you want to start a business?Have you always had a dream to start your own businessbut didn't know where to start?This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exprloring financial options.Webinar via ZoomClick to Register for The First Step […]

Facebook is generally known as the largest social network in the world, commanding two billion users per month on the platform. With the size of its audience comes the complexity of the social network’s apps, features, and services for Small businesses to take the best advantage of all that is Facebook. In this session, we […]

Join us for our interactive webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or who are in the early stages of starting. Our experts consist of a Penn State Legal Clinic lawyer and a SBA Economic Development Specialist who will discuss legal, financing and free resources that are available to you to […]

Running your own business can be rewarding though there are rules, laws, and procedures to follow. This course will help you to understand Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses. We have found that most tax delinquencies often stem from misunderstanding Pennsylvania laws and procedures. So, we designed this course for new businesses to raise awareness about […]

The Business Model Canvas is a strategy and management tool that allows you to describe, design, and correct your business model. It's a powerful visual chart that clearly lays out the process for how you can make money and deliver products and services. It forces you to focus on strategic elements that matter most to […]

Are your prototypes ready to be delivered to your early adopter customers? Are early customers prepared to give references to validate your value proposition?Then you are ready to go to market!Join us on a step-by-step journey through developing your essential go-to-market strategy. Learn how to identify and develop a loyal customer base whose insights will […]

When your company has found a prospective foreign representative, the next step is to negotiate a foreign sales agreement. There is certain information you need to provide, and many legal issues to consider.  In drafting the agreement, you must pay special attention to safeguarding your company’s interests in case the representative proves unsatisfactory.What will be covered:Market Penetration […]

E-commerce offers great growth opportunities for small businesses. There are only a few B2C businesses left that are not selling online. According to Statista, e-commerce sales are expected to hit $4.5 trillion in 2021, which will be 17% of total retail sales and that number is expected to grow by 12% each year.Many small businesses […]

Join us for a LIVE Q&A on Thursday, 5/13/2021 between 10 a.m. to noon to talk about your small business questions during COVID-19. Startup and existing business owners are welcome to join. Meet with a consultant to get information and advice as you navigate your small business through COVID19. After you register, a representative will […]

Does your small business struggle with Environmental Concerns? Did you know that the Environmental Management Assistance Program is available to help you navigate those concerns......at no cost?  Join Jeremy Hanchar and Carrie Wintersteen, members of the EMAP team, as they explain how EMAP can assist your business, what a typical engagement involves, and tips and tricks […]

What is the best tax structure for your business structure? We'll guide you through five important tips for your business entity type. Learn more about best practices Presented by Jeffrey Berdahl of RLB Accountants. KUSBDCAccountingBasicsWebinarFlyer (186 KB)