The Duquesne University SBDC has provided the following resource links to help assist the small businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania.
List of attorneys by specialty and fee
Business related news for many US cities
Looking to get a credit account started for your small business?
Peer organization of angel investors in North America
Contact for every state. Source for company complaint information
Contact for every state. Source for company complaint information
Links to different sample business plans depending on the specific market.
Employment statistics and spending patterns
Database of company press releases
Multi-screen video advertising solutions
Link to the United States Copyright Office. Check to see if a copyright is registered or already taken.
Abstracts of America's leading public and private companies
Information for business and international trade
Main portal for PA business information
Information on legal requirements, fictitious names, and forms
The Department of Energy's site on being energy efficient and how it can help your business.
Statistics on energy topics
Descriptions of successful energy efficiency programs
Articles, list of start-up guilds and financial information
Electronic access to government-wide Federal Procurement that exceeds $25,000
Information on consumer product law, franchises and business opportunities
Index of over 300 free and full text trade journals
Legal information, guides, sample forms, and other legal resources
Research firm publishing abstracts and industry reports
Research firm publishing abstracts and industry reports
With the help of the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Hennemuth Metal Fabricators took their idea of opening a metal fabrication plant from a dream to a thriving business.
9,000 large companies, both public and private
Hiring Resources Guide
Searchable archive of over 4,000 articles
Funds R&D projects for small businesses
Useful information on topics including personal and business taxes
Free Listing of lawyers in US by location and specialty
Magazines, newsletters, catalogs, and mailing lists
A great resource to teach you how to write a business plan.
Science, technology, and business information
Organization providing information and resources for entrepreneurs in the United States
State information on environment, permits, and funding
The Commonwealth's official source for demographic and economic data
Assists Pennsylvania's entrepreneurs and small businesses through consulting, education, and business information.
Database of company press releases
Basic information on starting, financing and expanding businesses
Fee-service for bi-weekly notification SBIR and STTR solicitation announcements
Listing services that SCORE provides in the greater Pittsburgh area.
Department of Commerce, National Trade Data Bank
With assistance from the Duquesne SBDC Atou Balde was able to realize and initiate her dreams of becoming a business owner and launching Sweet Mom Home Day Care services is Braddock.
Information on American manufacturers
Lists over 30,000 domestic and international trade shows
A database compiling all Trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
National, state, and local census data for population and economy
A template used by the SBA to help people write their business plans.
Indexes of WSJ and Barrons, full-text available on CD-ROM and online
This guide will walk you through the process of creating and writing your own business plan to help you through the process of starting your business.
Map of zip codes throughout the Pittsburgh Region