Business Workshops, Webinars, Training, Conferences, Networking Events | Duquesne University SBDC

Business Workshops, Webinars, Training, Conferences, Networking Events

Our Workshops

The Duquesne University SBDC offers a variety of entrepreneur events and classes from our First Step workshops to our annual Opportunity Knocks event and our Business Growth Conference.

We are sure there is an event that will help you start or grow your business!



Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend a workshop, please contact our office at least five business days in advance of the workshop to receive a full refund. Notifications received after that time (until the day of the workshop), a credit will be given towards a future Duquesne University SBDC workshop within a year from the registration date.

No credit or refund will be given on notifications after the workshop starts. No credit or refund will be given on no-show situation.

First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
May
16th
Thursday, May 16th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)

A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.

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QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)
May
22nd
Wednesday, May 22nd : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)

QuickBooks is one of the best solutions to small businesses' accounting needs. It is the most widely used small business accounting software.

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SBA Lending Basics and Lender Match: Tools for Business Success (Webinar)
May
23rd
Thursday, May 23rd : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

SBA Lending Basics and Lender Match: Tools for Business Success (Webinar)

SBA Lending Basics and Lender Match: Tools for Business Success - overview of SBA lending programs available to small business entrepreneurs.

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Get Your Website Reviewed (Webinar)
May
24th
Friday, May 24th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get Your Website Reviewed (Webinar)

In this session, Web design experts will look at each participants' website and help them improve their design and optimize their websites for search engines.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
May
29th
Wednesday, May 29th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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Normative Leadership Series: Part 1 - Introduction to Normative Cultures and Leadership Management (in-person)
Jun
4th
Tuesday, June 4th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Normative Leadership Series: Part 1 - Introduction to Normative Cultures and Leadership Management (in-person)

Normative Leadership program ideal for new/seasoned supervisors, managers, administrators, coaches and anyone in leadership position, or aspiring to be leader.

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Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (in-person and live-stream)
Jun
5th
Wednesday, June 5th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (in-person and live-stream)

This presentation covers the foundation of all financial empowerment work: tracking your income and expenses in order to build a spending plan and stick to it.

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The Formula for Social Media Success (Webinar)
Jun
6th
Thursday, June 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Formula for Social Media Success (Webinar)

Our simple but comprehensive Social Media workshop will help you learn how to prioritize things and give you a clear formula to be successful on Social Media!

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Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person and live-stream)
Jun
11th
Tuesday, June 11th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person and live-stream)

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to improve their professional-looking photography skills.

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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)
Jun
12th
Wednesday, June 12th : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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