Is Your Business Ready for 2025? Goal Setting
WebinarAs the new year begins, it's the perfect time to start thinking about your business goals for 2025!Business goals are essential for steering an organization toward long-term success as they provide clarity, foster collaboration, and ensure that every effort has purpose. Without goals, a business risks losing its way in an ever-changing and competitive landscape.During […]
Agricultural Innovation – Intro to Innovation – Webinar 1
WebinarThis webinar will focus on understanding what innovation is, why it matters, and how to think in ways that end up with new ideas. Each attendee will be guided to develop a plan that states their problem to solve and paths toward new solutions. Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Understanding Innovation: Defining innovation, its importance in today's […]
QuickBooks v2024 Level lI (Desktop) – Webinar – January 21, 2025
WebinarNow that you're familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Additionally, 20 years of real-world accounting knowledge will be interweaved throughout this training.This seminar will include:Tracking and paying sales taxInventory: tracking/adjustingPayroll: processing/reportsReports: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit + Loss)Tracking Time & MileageEstimates & Progress InvoicingCustomizing forms and […]
Doing Business with the DLA
WebinarLearn how to navigate the process of contracting with the DLA, its different programs, and tips for success! Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. Refund Policy: If you wish to request […]
Doing Business with the GSA
WebinarIn this webinar we will learn how to navigate the process of contracting with the General Services Administration, its different programs like the MAS Schedule, and tips for success as a GSA vendor! Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be […]
Tax Talk with Corry – 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation)
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 questions *** Any […]
QuickBooks v2024 Level lI (Desktop) – Webinar – January 23, 2025
WebinarNow that you're familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Additionally, 20 years of real-world accounting knowledge will be interweaved throughout this training.This seminar will include:Tracking and paying sales taxInventory: tracking/adjustingPayroll: processing/reportsReports: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit + Loss)Tracking Time & MileageEstimates & Progress InvoicingCustomizing forms and […]
Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025 (webinar)
WebinarThis is a webinar event.This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals. For beginners to intermediate-level campaign managers and media planners.We’ll cover:Online Marketing ChannelsWhen to use one channel over anotherCreating an offer/landing pageBuilding CampaignsOptimizing for SuccessTracking Performance When you leave this training session, […]
Protect Your Business: Fraud Mitigation and Credit Management
100 Commerce Drive Milroy, PAThe Penn State Small Business Development Center, in partnership with MCS Bank, is pleased to host the ‘Protect Your Business: Fraud Mitigation and Credit Management’ seminar during Penn State Global Entrepreneurship Week. In this informative session, we will explore crucial strategies for fraud mitigation tailored specifically for small businesses. Participants will learn to identify common schemes, implement effective […]
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: […]
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
WebinarIf 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 […]
Agricultural Innovation – Customers & Markets – Webinar 2
WebinarWithout customers, an innovative new idea is just a hobby. This webinar focuses on how to make sure that what you are developing matches what the customer find valuable. Attendees at this webinar will learn about: Understanding Your Customers: Identifying your target market, their needs, and pain points.Market Research Techniques: Conducting research to gather data on market size, trends, and […]
Second Step: Developing a Business Plan
WebinarSecond Step: Developing a Business Plan - Virtual Event on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, featuring Mercer County Consultant Mike Blaurock. This interactive webinar is designed to guide new and aspiring business owners through the essentials of building a solid business plan. A strong plan is key to securing financing, organizing […]
Normative Leadership Series: Part 2 Powerful Skills for Creating and Managing Organizational Culture
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center 600 Forbes Ave Rockwell Hall - Room 101, Pittsburgh, PAThis is an in-person workshop. Lunch and parking included.OverviewIn Part 1 of the Normative Leadership Series, you learned the foundation for understanding the “how to” process of culture change within the organization, along with the science of facilitating a more effective 1-1 meeting. Now, in Part 2, you will learn skills for working with group […]
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification – Clarion
Trinity Point Church of God 180 West Trinity Dr., Clarion, 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. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]
QuickBooks v2024 Level lI (Desktop) – Webinar – January 28, 2025
WebinarNow that you're familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Additionally, 20 years of real-world accounting knowledge will be interweaved throughout this training.This seminar will include:Tracking and paying sales taxInventory: tracking/adjustingPayroll: processing/reportsReports: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit + Loss)Tracking Time & MileageEstimates & Progress InvoicingCustomizing forms and […]
SBA Lender Match
WebinarUniversity of Pittsburgh SBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Western Pennsylvania District Office Lender Relations Specialist will provide a complete overview of the SBA's diverse lending products designed to support business owners in securing the funding they need for both start-up and expansion endeaors. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]
Planning for the Business Owner (In-Person and live-stream)
WebinarThis is an in-person and live-stream event.You’re invited to attend the Planning for the Business Owner workshop.During this workshop, we’ll discuss many of the issues faced by closely held business owners today.Topics covered include: The impact the loss of a key employee has on the owner of a business Ways to reward key employees and owners Estate planning […]
Second Step: Developing a Business Plan – Virtual Event
WebinarVirtual Event: Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be […]
Norristown Prospera – Programa de emprendimiento en Español para comenzar su negocio en Norristown
Lugar: Innovation Room 1er piso Montgomery County Human Services Center 1430 DeKalb St, Norristown, PANorristown Prospera es un programa de 8 semanas dirigido a Emprendedores y dueños de negocio que quieren comenzar sus negocios o formalizar y establecer sus negocios en Norristown. Este programa no solo brinda las herramientas y conocimientos basicos a los emprendedores y empresarios para poder comenzar y crecer su negocio en Norristown pero tambien los empodera […]
Accelerate Your Business with Paid Digital Advertising Campaigns
WebinarLearn how to effectively leverage paid search and social media advertising to reach ideal customers for your small business. This foundational webinar will provide you with the essential knowledge and strategies to boost your online visibility and drive significant results in a rapidly changing marketing landscape.Speaker: Conner Sheridan Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]
First Step, Starting a Small Business Webinar
WebinarHave you always wanted to start your own business but didn't knowwhere to start? This FREE webinar will help aspiring entrepreneurs to beginthe process of successful business ownership including evaluatingbusiness ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financingoptions.Attendees will learn:• Unique lifestyle requirements involved in owning a business• How to assess the feasibility of your […]
QuickBooks v2024 Level lI (Desktop) – Webinar – January 30, 2024
WebinarNow that you're familiar with the basics, come and see what else this amazing accounting program can do for you. Additionally, 20 years of real-world accounting knowledge will be interweaved throughout this training.This seminar will include:Tracking and paying sales taxInventory: tracking/adjustingPayroll: processing/reportsReports: Balance Sheet/Income Statement (Profit + Loss)Tracking Time & MileageEstimates & Progress InvoicingCustomizing forms and […]
Finding & Hiring Employees – Delco Small Businesses
WebinarDid you know that Pennsylvania is home to over 2.2 million small businesses, employing 45% of the state’s non-government workforce? While small businesses are the backbone of our economy, finding and hiring employees remains one of the top five challenges, according to Walden University. So, where can Delaware County (Delco) business owners turn to find […]
SBA Certification Overview
WebinarSBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Participating in these programs are designed to assist small businesses:• Win a fair share of federal contracts• Qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts• Partner with established contractors to win contracts• Get business mentoring and education to learn how federal contracting worksThis webinar will […]
