Duquesne Small Business Development Center
Helping businesses start,
grow and prosper
Services
The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost, confidential consulting services and training workshops for small businesses and those who are thinking of starting a business in southwestern Pennsylvania.
International Business Operations
Environmental Management Assistance
Specialized Consulting for Technology Firms
Contact Us
Duquesne University
Small Business Development Center
108 Rockwell Hall 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
P: (412) 396-6233
F: (412) 396-5884
H: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30
What's Happening?
Lawrence County Training Series
Start the New Year with a Strategic Plan for business growth February 13th.
Get behind the numbers & increase your profits with our Understanding Financial Statements Workshop beginning February 24th.
Less than 1% of U.S. businesses export. From those that do, nearly 2/3 export to only one country. 95% of the world's population lives outside the U.S. Learn how to go global at the Export Basics Seminar on March 5th
Congratulations: We are excited to annouce that our Business Consultant Gonzalo Manchego recently received the Inclusive Innovation Award from Urban Innovation21. Five of Gonzalo's clients were winners in the Hill Business Plan Contest.
Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Duquesne University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 412-396-6233. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.