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SUMMARY:The First Steps to Small Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly seminar/webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or are in the early stages of starting. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if you’re ready to start a business. The First Step to Small Business Success is being offered as an in-person program with an online/streaming option. \n \nTopics covered include: \n \n \nBusiness structures\n \nHow to assess the feasibility of your business idea\n \nLegal and tax implications of owning a business\n \nHow to develop a business plan\n \nFunding options and how to compile a bank-ready financial package\n \nHow to market your product or service\n \nHealth and safety regulations that may apply to your business\n \nWhere to find other resources that may help you succeed
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/the-first-steps-to-small-business-success-8/
LOCATION:200 Innovation Blvd\, State College\, PA\, 16803-6602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn%20State%20SBDC":MAILTO:SBDC@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T100000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Consulting Opportunity for **Wayne County** For-Profit Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Consulting Opportunity for Wayne County For-Profit Small Businesses \n \n**If you are not located in Wayne County\, PA\, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a consultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant\, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.** \nLocation: The Stourbridge Tech Hub646 W. Park Street\, 3rd floor\, Honesdale\, PA 18431 \nMeet with business consultant Leigh Fennie in Honesdale\, PA\, for a personalized\, one-on-one meeting to discuss your small business needs. Start-up and for-profit business owners are welcome to make an appointment.  \n \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \n \n \n\nRegistration is required. Click the green Sign Up button above.\n\n \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a link to schedule a 30-minute time slot during the 10:00 am – 12:00 pm window. You must complete this step to reserve a meeting time. No walk-ins will be accepted.  \n\n \n\nIn-person only: This event will take place on-site in Honesdale\, PA – please plan to attend in person. \n\n \n\nWho are these meetings for? Wayne County small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking guidance on starting or growing their for-profit businesses are eligible to meet with Leigh to discuss their small business needs. These are 30-minute one-on-one meetings; they are not drop-in sessions. \n\n\n \nPlease note: This is for for-profit small businesses only. If you are seeking help with a non-profit or plan to start one\, please do not register for this. Please e-mail us at sbdc@scranton.edu if you would like contacts for local organizations that work with non-profits.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-consulting-opportunity-for-wayne-county-for-profit-small-businesses-10/
LOCATION:The Stourbridge Tech Hub\, 646 W. Park Street\, 3rd floor\, Honesdale\, PA\, 18431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh%20Fennie":MAILTO:leigh.fennie@scranton.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T090000
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SUMMARY:First Step:  Mechanics of Starting a Small Business - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers\, learn about business structures\, access helpful resources\, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business. \n\n \nThis is a hybrid event.  You can attend by Zoom or in person. \n \nThe in-person location is 3420 Forbes Avenue\, Third floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA  15213 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-mechanics-of-starting-a-small-business-hybrid-4/
LOCATION:Murdoch Building Pittsburgh\, 3420 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
ORGANIZER;CN="Eve%20Wyman":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
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SUMMARY:First Step - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership\, including evaluating business ideas\, developing a business plan\, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner! \n \n Topics included in these seminars: \n \n-New business owner’s self-assessment \n \n-Business structures and types \n \n-PA registration processes \n \n-Business licenses\, taxation \n \n-Research tools \n \n-What to expect when financing your business.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie%20Horne":MAILTO:gannonsbdc@gannon.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
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SUMMARY:Abre Tu Negocio en Pittsburgh  - Este programa es en persona
DESCRIPTION:Los negocios latinos generan alrededor del 4% de las ganancias total de los negocios en los Estados Unidos y 5.5% de los empleos del país contribuyendo mas de $800 billones anualmente. \n \nLos latinos crean más empresas per cápita que cualquier otro grupo racial o étnico en los Estados Unidos. En 2023\, crearon el 36 por ciento de las nuevas empresas en los Estados Unidos\, casi el doble de su representación en la población general. \n \nLos participantes aprenderán lo siguiente: \n \n \nEntender las Estructuras Legales\, Nombre Ficticio\, EIN y el IRS.\n \nFinanzas\, préstamos y Estudios de Mercado.\n\n \n  \n \nPresentadores: \n \n– Brent Rondon. Universidad de Pittsburgh SBDC. Abrir un Negocio en Pittsburgh. \n \n– Diana Seman\, y Christopher Carroll. Banco Huntington. Financiamiento de tu Negocio \n \n– LaMonica Wiggins\, Bibliotecaria de Negocios\, Estudios de Mercado\, Universidad de Pittsburgh. \n \n  \n \nAquellos que participen en este seminario web tendrán la opción de programar una cita gratuita de 30 minutos con el bufete de abogados y el contador. Para acceder a la cita\, se les compartirá su contacto y podrán concertar la cita con ellos en el día que ambas partes puedan. \n \nInformacion: Brent Rondon. brondon@innovation.pitt.edu \n \nUniversidad de Pittsburgh\, Centro de Negocios SBDC (Small Business Development Center)\, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE). \n \nwww.entrepreneur.pitt.edu
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/abre-tu-negocio-en-pittsburgh-este-programa-es-en-persona-8/
LOCATION:The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence\, 3520 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-3329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
ORGANIZER;CN="Brent%20Rondon":MAILTO:Brondon@innovation.pitt.edu
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON | The First Step: A Big-Picture Look at Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business\, but not sure where to begin?\n \nWhether you’re hoping to turn a hobby into extra income or open a brick-and-mortar shop with employees\, this workshop is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs who have an idea but aren’t quite sure where to start. \n \nJoin the Bucknell SBDC for this First Step – a fast-paced\, one-hour overview of what it really takes to start and run a business.  \n \nThis in-person session won’t teach you everything in one sitting\, but it will give you a big-picture understanding of the road ahead — from legal steps and funding options to planning\, marketing\, and managing cash flow.  \n \n  \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n \nEvaluate Your Business Idea \n \n \n\nIdentify what makes your idea unique \n\n \n\nDefine what success looks like for you \n\n \n\nAssess your skills and support needs \n\n \n\nUnderstand what it takes to turn an idea into income \n\n\n \nNavigate the Essentials \n \n \n\nLearn about business structures\, licenses\, and registrations \n\n \n\nExplore funding options and basic startup costs \n\n \n\nGet a snapshot of insurance and compliance basics \n\n \n\nDiscover how the SBDC can support your journey \n\n\n \n  \n \nThis session distills key insights in a dynamic format – perfect for anyone curious about what it takes to get started. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-the-first-step-a-big-picture-look-at-starting-a-business-3/
LOCATION:418 Railroad Street – Danville\, PA\, 418 Railroad Street\, Suite 101\, Danville\, PA\, 17821-1547\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber%20Guerrero":MAILTO:a.guerrero@bucknell.edu
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SUMMARY:In-Person Consulting Opportunity for **Tioga County** For-Profit Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Consulting Opportunity for **Tioga County** For-Profit Small Businesses \n**If you are not located in Tioga County\, PA\, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a consultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant\, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.** \nThursday\, 6/3/26 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation:Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce; 114 Main Street; Wellsboro\, PA 16940 \nMeet with business consultant Gretchen Kukuchka in Wellsboro\, PA\, for a personalized\, one-on-one meeting to discuss your small business needs. Start-up and for-profit business owners are welcome to make an appointment.  \nIMPORTANT DETAILS \n \n \n\nRegistration is required. Click the green Sign Up button above. \n\n \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a link to schedule a one-hour time slot during the 10:00 am – 2:00 pm window and a link to register as a Small Business Development Center client (no charge). You must complete these steps to reserve a meeting time. No walk-ins will be accepted.  \n\n \n\nIn-person only: This event will take place on-site in Wellsboro\, PA – please plan to attend in person. \n\n \n\nWho are these meetings for? Tioga County small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking guidance on starting or growing their for-profit businesses are eligible to meet with Gretchen to discuss their small business needs. These are one-hour one-on-one meetings; they are not drop-in sessions. \n\n\n \nPlease note: This is for for-profit small businesses only. If you are seeking help with a non-profit or plan to start one\, please do not register for this. Please e-mail us at sbdc@scranton.edu if you would like contacts for local organizations that work with non-profits.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-consulting-opportunity-for-tioga-county-for-profit-small-businesses-10/
LOCATION:Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce\, 114 Main Street\, Wellsboro\, PA\, 16940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gretchen%20Kukuchka":MAILTO:gretchen.kukuchks@scranton.edu
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SUMMARY:First Step: Starting A Small Business in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business. This monthly seminar provides an overview on the steps to start a business along with an in-depth look at a business plan. \n \nTopics include business registrations\, licenses\, business structures\, taxation\, research tools\, what to expect in financing your business and how the Small Business Development Center can help you start and grow your business. \n \nThis event is a hybrid event so it is being offered in person and virtually via Zoom. If you plan to attend virtually\, you will need to use our follow up link to register in Zoom and then Zoom will email the link to log into the webinar. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-starting-a-small-business-in-pennsylvania-50/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Nellis":MAILTO:cnellis@clarion.edu
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SUMMARY:The First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This no-cost\, one-hour webinar is designed to answer the frequently asked questions of aspiring entrepreneurs. After introducing you to the Wilkes SBDC and its services\, we will cover: \n \n \nTypes of Business Structures – From sole proprietorships to LLCs and corporations\, we’ll help you choose the structure that aligns with your goals and vision.\n \nLicensing and Registration – Learn the critical steps and legal requirements for licensing and registering your business.\n \nTypes of Financing – Explore the various financing options available\, including loans and investors\, plus the 5 Cs lenders consider when evaluating financing applications.\n \nBusiness Plan Outline – Understand how to craft a comprehensive business plan to guide your start-up journey.\n \nFinancial Projections – Gain insight into forecasting\, including start-up expenses\, cash flow analysis\, and personal financial planning.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/the-first-step-starting-a-small-business-in-pennsylvania-webinar-17/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilkes%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@wilkes.edu
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SUMMARY:The First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This no-cost\, one-hour webinar is designed to answer the frequently asked questions of aspiring entrepreneurs. After introducing you to the Wilkes SBDC and its services\, we will cover: \n \n \nTypes of Business Structures – From sole proprietorships to LLCs and corporations\, we’ll help you choose the structure that aligns with your goals and vision.\n \nLicensing and Registration – Learn the critical steps and legal requirements for licensing and registering your business.\n \nTypes of Financing – Explore the various financing options available\, including loans and investors\, plus the 5 Cs lenders consider when evaluating financing applications.\n \nBusiness Plan Outline – Understand how to craft a comprehensive business plan to guide your start-up journey.\n \nFinancial Projections – Gain insight into forecasting\, including start-up expenses\, cash flow analysis\, and personal financial planning.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/the-first-step-starting-a-small-business-in-pennsylvania-webinar-14/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilkes%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@wilkes.edu
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