If you are registered for a class and are unable to attend, please notify the SBDC at (412) 396-1633. Attendee substitutions can be made at any time and at no cost. The following cancellation/rescheduling policy applies to all classes unless noted otherwise:
- 10 or more business days notice: Refund minus $25 administrative fee, or you can reschedule to another course within 12 months of workshop date.
- Less than 10 business days notice: No refund, but you can reschedule to another course within 12 months of workshop date.
Our primary offices are located at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
108 Rockwell Hall
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
Phone: (412) 396-1633
Fax: (412) 396-5884
Email: duqsbdc@duq.edu
Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 4:30 PM
| Date: 12/7/2018 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
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New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Cost: $25 Location: 798 Turnpike Street Beaver, PA 15009 |
| Date: 12/13/2018 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
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New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00am-12pm Cost: $25 Location: Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce 325 E. Washington Street New Castle, PA 16101 |
| Date: 1/10/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
· Business Structure and Formation · Fictitious Name Registration · Employee Issues · Insurance · Government Procurement · Environmental Concerns · Financing Options · Taxation Requirements · Major Components of the Business Plan
Event time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Cost: $25 Location: Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber 5000 Brooktree Rd, Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090 |
| Date: 1/16/2019 |
| Time: 09:30 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 9:30am-12pm Cost: $25 Location: Duquesne University SBDC 108 Rockwell Hall 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
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| Date: 1/17/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
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New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00am-12pm Cost: $25 Location: Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce 325 E. Washington Street New Castle, PA 16101 |
| Date: 1/25/2019 |
| Time: 09:00 AM |
| Price: $599 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
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So you have built a strong business. What’s next? Are you considering selling or exiting? How can the SBDC help you? Start your planning today by attending the “Exit Planning For Your Business” workshop at Duquesne University. At this workshop, you will learn the best strategies for increasing the value of your business, saving on taxes and creative options for selling as well as negotiation skills.
Did you know? In a survey done by M&A Today, 65% of business owners don’t know the value of their company and 85% don’t have an exit plan.
According to a Price Waterhouse Coopers study, failing to do pre-sale planning is the number one reason why business deals fail.
Exit Planning For Your Business January 25, 2019 9:00am - 4:30pm Rockwell Hall Room 108
A light breakfast and lunch are included in the price.
Workshop will include:
•An overview of the buying and selling atmosphere in Pittsburgh and Western PA •What is transitional planning? •Goal setting for your plan •Preparing for tomorrow’s sale – revenue reporting, changes in balance sheet, tax strategies, management issues •Communicating with your employees and vendors about the possible transition •Different ways to preserve the value of your business •A review of the pros and cons of different ways to sell a business- ESOP, owner financing, succession, acquisition, leveraged buy-out •An understanding of how much information you should a potential buyer and in what format •Learning the role a broker plays and how to determine if you need one • How to make or break the transition deal • A look at methods for valuing a business and which one is right for you • A review of a sample appraisal • Tips for paying less taxes and getting a better price for your business • How to find a business appraiser and important questions to ask them • Strategies for increasing the value of your business • A look at legal contracts- what to expect, what’s negotiable and a list of different legal terms • Key elements to effectively present your deal • Tax Review
"The course was invaluable. Immediately, I learned some key things and the type of information that I would need to get together to position my business for sale. It was good that I had the information and insight that I could use right away." -2014 Attendee
Price:$599 |
| Date: 3/5/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Cost: $25 Location: Butler County Chamber of Commerce 101 E. Diamond St. Morgan Center, Lower Level Suite 116 Butler, PA 16003
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| Date: 7/11/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
· Business Structure and Formation · Fictitious Name Registration · Employee Issues · Insurance · Government Procurement · Environmental Concerns · Financing Options · Taxation Requirements · Major Components of the Business Plan
Event time: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Cost: $25 Location: Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber 5000 Brooktree Rd, Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090 |
| Date: 9/3/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Cost: $25 Location: Butler County Chamber of Commerce 101 E. Diamond St. Morgan Center, Lower Level Suite 116 Butler, PA 16003
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| Date: 11/5/2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Price: $25 (see refund policy in the box to the left) |
| Event Type: Training Event |
New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience must attend our Business Start-up Essentials Workshop. The start-up essentials workshop is a 2 hour session covering the following topics:
Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Cost: $25 Location: Community Development Center Butler 120 Hollywood Dr. #101 Butler, PA 16001 |
Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and through support from Duquesne University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 412.396.1633 at least 2 weeks in advance. 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.