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.

The Formula for Social Media Success (webinar)
Dec
3rd
Tuesday, December 3rd : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person and live-stream)
Dec
4th
Wednesday, December 4th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (in-person and live-stream)

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to improve their professional-looking photography skills.

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Small Business Insights from the IRS (in-person and live-stream)
Dec
5th
Thursday, December 5th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Small Business Insights from the IRS (in-person and live-stream)

Provides essential information to help small business owners effectively navigate their tax responsibilities and optimize their benefits.

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Financial Empowerment Program Series: Managing Debt (webinar)
Dec
9th
Monday, December 9th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment Program Series: Managing Debt (webinar)

Take control of your financial future! This comprehensive workshop will guide you through a proven three-step process to effectively manage your debt.

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Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)
Dec
10th
Tuesday, December 10th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)

Come for Emerging Social Media Trends, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts!

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Dec
12th
Thursday, December 12th : 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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Normative Leadership Series: Part 1 - Introduction to Normative Cultures and Leadership Management (in-person)
Dec
18th
Wednesday, December 18th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Normative Leadership Series: Part 1 - Introduction to Normative Cultures and Leadership Management (in-person)

Normative Leadership program ideal for new/seasoned supervisors, managers, administrators, coaches and anyone in leadership position, or aspiring to be leader.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Jan
16th
Thursday, January 16th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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