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!
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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 (Peters Township)
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 a business.
Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025 (webinar)
This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals.
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!
First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.
Improving Your Sales by Better Managing Your Data (in-person and live-stream)
Learn how to better manage and utilize your own business information to maximize your sales and growth
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!
First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.
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!
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.
Franchise Fundamentals: What Every Buyer Should Know (webinar)
Thinking about buying a franchise? Join our free webinar, Franchise Fundamentals, to learn how to evaluate opportunities, spot red flags, and choose the right
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