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Join us for a workshop that will discuss essential topics for starting a business, including the requirements for initiation, obtaining financing, necessary licenses and applications, and the significance and function of a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. The workshop will begin promptly at 1:30 P.M. This workshop will be offered via Zoom, and in person, at […]

If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place.Join retired attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and […]

In-Person Consulting Opportunity for Wayne County For-Profit Small Businesses**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.**Location: The Stourbridge Tech Hub646 W. Park Street, […]

This 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 […]

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:Types of Business Structures - From sole proprietorships to LLCs and corporations, we’ll help you choose the structure that aligns with your goals and vision.Licensing and Registration - […]

Building on discovery insights, this session focuses on developing and testing assumptions about customer needs and market dynamics. Participants learn how to strengthen their competitive positioning, evaluate pricing strategies, and assess potential sales and marketing channels. The workshop emphasizes practical methods to validate whether assumptions align with real-world market behavior, enabling more confident decision-making. Registration […]

Even strong ideas need the right framework to succeed over time. This workshop introduces the Business Model Canvas, a widely used strategic management and lean start-up tool. Participants will learn how to map out the core elements of their business model—such as value creation, revenue streams, and customer relationships—and use the canvas to design, analyze, […]

First Step Express: A Big-Picture Look at Starting a BusinessThinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? Join the Bucknell SBDC for First Step Express — a fast-paced, one-hour overview of what it really takes to start and run a business.This session won’t teach you everything in one sitting, but it will […]

This is an in-person and live-stream workshop IN SPANISH!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 […]

This 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 […]

This is an in-person and live-stream workshop.Are you considering starting a business or have a new business startup but do not know where to begin? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business? Upon completion, participants will have the option to sign up for ongoing one-on-one business consulting as a client of […]

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.  Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by […]

This 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 […]