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.
Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change (in-person)
Learn to manage technology distractions, unify employees, boost accountability, improve inter-departmental communication, and handle difficult employees.
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!
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.
First Step: Business Essentials (Coraopolis)
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.
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
QuickBooks Online Version (in-person) at Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
QuickBooks is one of the best solutions to small businesses' accounting needs. It is the most widely used small business accounting software.
Mapping your Customer Journey and Creating Buyer Personas (in-person)
Successful companies know how to identify, interact with and engage their customers. Mapping the customer journey and creating buyer personas are crucial.
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.
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