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.

How to Effectively Integrate ChatGPT into Your Writing (webinar)
Apr
26th
Friday, April 26th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

How to Effectively Integrate ChatGPT into Your Writing (webinar)

ChatGPT is sometimes presented as a magic writing bullet. Before you trust its virtues, establish a process to safeguard your content and your reputation.

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Mastering the Art of Networking (In-Person)
May
1st
Wednesday, May 1st : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mastering the Art of Networking (In-Person)

In this workshop, we will dive deep into the strategies to get the most out of networking events.

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First Step: Business Essentials (New Castle) (in-person)
May
2nd
Thursday, May 2nd : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (New Castle) (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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Understanding Product Liability and Risk Management (in-person and live-stream)
May
2nd
Thursday, May 2nd : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Understanding Product Liability and Risk Management (in-person and live-stream)

Product liability Insurance, also known as products-completed operations insurance, provides solid protection for your business.

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First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
May
8th
Wednesday, May 8th : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)

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

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First Step: Business Essentials (Butler) (in-person)
May
9th
Thursday, May 9th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Butler) (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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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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