Drop In Consulting Hours
One West Market Street Lewistown, PAJoin us at the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce on September 18th from 10 am to 2 pm for the Penn State SBDC Drop-In Consulting Hours. Here, you can receive prompt answers to your important business inquiries. Topics covered during these sessions include: Business Startup/Preplanning, Buying/Selling Business, Human Resources/Managing Employees, and Managing a Business. Bring […]
Multi-Touch Marketing for Small Businesses
WebinarLooking to boost your small business's marketing efforts?Look no further than multi-touch marketing! MCA Consulting Services takes a multi-touch marketing approach to helping you build and manage all components of your sales outreach campaign to allow you to engage and convert customers. From social media ads to email campaigns, multi-touch marketing ensures your message is […]
How to Know if Your Business Idea Will Really Work (Webinar)
WebinarYou have an idea for a new business but are wondering where to start. Is the idea worth pursuing? How can you tell if it is or isn’t? Maybe you don’t even have an idea, but know you want to start a business.This session will help you develop a strong business idea by walking you […]
Marketing on a Shoestring
WebinarGetting your business online is one thing, making sure the content is engaging and actionable is another. Now, more than ever, businesses need to have a strong brand and web presence. Doing so can seem overwhelming, from a time and monetary perspective. This webinar will go over tips and tricks to marketing online that cost […]
CoE Latino: Contabilidad y Finanzas para el pequeño empresario: mejores prácticas para el éxito.
WebinarLa Educación Financiera consiste en su capacidad para comprender los conceptos básicos de las finanzas personales y el manejo del dinero, pero usted tiene que entender estos conceptos de una manera que le permita aplicarlos en su vida financiera cotidiana.en nuestra serie contabilidad finanzas, impuestos y quick books para pequeÑos negocios hablaremos acerca de las bases […]
Get Your Website Reviewed (Webinar)
WebinarGet Your Website Reviewed!Having a strong online presence is a must for businesses these days. But what makes a good website? What are some things that visitors would like to see on your website?In this session, Webdesign experts will look at each participants' website and help them improve their design and optimize their websites for […]
Tax Talk with Corry
WebinarCorry Riley, PennWest Clarion SBDC Business Consultant, will answer your Tax questions during this monthly Zoom session.Corry can help you...Understand your Schedule CEmployees vs Independent ContractorsWhat tax deductions and credits are available for small businessesSales tax reporting and collectionWhat records and documents to keep for filing purposesHow to handle IRS audits and inquiriesOther tax-related questionsRegister: https://tinyurl.com/3w6z2ytz *** Any […]
The Digital Marketing Blueprint Series: Architecting a Business Website
WebinarIn this 45-minute virtual workshop, attendees will learn how to create an impactful website that amplifies their business in the digital world. This session is for those who have yet to develop their business website or who are looking to update their existing site. Throughout the session, presenters will provide an overview of the different hosting […]
A Business Structure Discussion (Borough of Emmaus)
420 South 10th St Emmaus, PAAre you starting a new business and are interesting in understanding your business structure options? Finding the right structure is an important decision for a new business. Attorney Michael S. Horvath from Gross McGinley, LLP, will discuss options and considerations. This interactive session will explore the pros and cons. Please joins us for this one-hour session […]
Drop-in Hours For Pike County Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Pike County Chamber of Commerce 201 Broad Street, Suite 2, Milford, PAJoin business consultant Zakiyyah Smith on Wednesday, September 20 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce to talk about your ideas and small business needs. Startup and existing business owners are welcome to join. Meet with Zakiyyah one-on-one to get information and advice as you start or grow your […]
Pivoting to Procurement: Government Contracting Basics
WebinarThe federal government spends over $130 billion per year with small businesses. If you’re considering whether this is a market your business should enter, join us for this session covering the essential information you need to know about working with the federal government. Attendees will be able to:Assess whether government contracting will be a good fit […]
COE LATINO: Camino al Exito con Kauffman FastTrac – Sesion Informativa
WebinarEl programa Bases para el exito en su camino empresarial de Widener University SBDC utiliza el plan de estudios Kauffman FastTrac®, junto con servicios de consultoría individual confidenciales y gratuitos.La serie de 12 sesiones es un programa educativo, creado por emprendedores para emprendedores, que está diseñado para ayudarlo a evaluar y perfeccionar su concepto de […]
How to Effectively Integrate ChatGPT into Your Writing
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center 108, Rockwell Hall 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAHow to Effectively Integrate ChatGPT into Your WritingChatGPT is sometimes presented as a magic writing bullet. Before you trust its virtues, establish a process to safeguard your content and your reputation.This workshop takes a balanced look at the limitations and benefits of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) writing models.Takeaways include an increased understanding of ChatGPT:what it […]
First Step: Starting A Small Business in Pennsylvania
WebinarThe 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. Topics include business registrations, licenses, business structures, taxation, research tools, and what to expect in financing your business. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: […]
Financial Fridays: Group Consulting at the Lehigh University Business Innovation Building
201 E Packer Ave Bethlehem, PAThis group consulting session will focus on topics as determined by attendees, related to small business finance. Topics may include: small business loans and additional sources of business funding, budgeting, financial projections, finacnial analysis, ratio analysis, industry benchmarking, and others.Parking for the Lehigh University Business Innovation Building is available at metered spaces on E. Packer […]
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification – Coudersport
DEF Building at Penn State DuBois 1 Campus Dr. Rm. 202, DuBois, PAThe ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. #tribe-events div, ul li { font-family: 'Montserrat' […]
UNDERSTANDING THE DOD & SBA’S MENTOR PROTEGE PROGRAMS
WebinarThis FREE virtual session will provide attendees with a better understanding of the Dept. of Defense (DoD) and Small Business Administration's (SBA) respective Mentor Protege Programs (MPPs) and the advantages they provide government contractors. Join Mercedes Thurston, Dept. of the Navy's MPP Program Manager, and the NWC APEX Accelerator as they cover: Advantages of the SBA […]
Normative Leadership Series (in-person)
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center 108, Rockwell Hall 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAThis is an in-person workshop.The Normative Leadership program is ideal for new or seasoned supervisors, managers, administrators, coaches — anyone in a leadership position, or aspiring to be a leader. The focus of the program is the organizational culture and how group norms (expected behaviors) have an impact on variables such as: teamwork, communications, accountability, […]
Highland Design By Chrissy Ribbon Cutting
2850 North Susquehanna Trail Shamokin Dam, PAGuests and members of the media are invited to join with the Bucknell SBDC, and the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce to celebrate a Ribbon Cutting with founder, Chrissy Scheimreif, of Highland Designs by Chrissy. Highland Design is a full-service interior design firm led by Bucknell University alumna Chrissy (Haney) Scheimreiff. Based in Lewisburg and […]
Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person)
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center 108, Rockwell Hall 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAThis is an in-person event.This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to improve their photo taking / professional looking skills.Are you a small business owner who struggles to create high-quality content for social media or your business's website? Are you in need of professional-looking photos to support your marketing campaigns? […]
First Step: Business Essentials (Peters)
Peters Township Chamber of Commerce 1061 Waterdam Plaza Dr Suite 210, Canonsburg, PAThis is an in-person workshop!Are you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business?Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan so you know the exact steps needed to create […]
First Step: Starting a Small Business- Webinar
WebinarThis workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the "how-to's" of business registration, government […]
Avoiding Remote Work Mistakes
WebinarEven though remote work has been prevalent for more than 3 years, employers are still baffled by issues around fair practices, engagement, motivation and tracking productivity. This webinar will share best practices and suggestions for keeping your remote and in-person teams aligned, motivated and productive!Topics include:Characteristics of positions and people that make remote work successfulCommunication […]
Pivoting to Procurement: Government Contract Types
WebinarThere are many kinds of federal contracts. Join us for the second in a series of webinars geared at helping business owners understand whether and how to enter the world of procurement. This webinar will focus on the different types of contracts and different types of payments used in federal contracting.Attendees will be able to:-Understand […]
Pitching Your Business Part 1: Creating Your Pitch [Start-Up Essentials]
WebinarDo you feel comfortable talking about your business? Would you like to develop your "pitch" to talk to anyone anywhere about it? Join us for a workshop to create your own Pitch DeckAttendees will be able to:- Describe their business idea and its market feasibility- Practice pitching their idea to others within break out sessions- […]
