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.

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person) at Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct
30th
Thursday, October 30th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
Nov
4th
Tuesday, November 4th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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Mapping your Customer Journey and Creating Buyer Personas (in-person)
Nov
4th
Tuesday, November 4th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) in Spanish
Nov
6th
Thursday, November 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) in Spanish

This interactive workshop (IN SPANISH) will be essential for new entrepreneurs and business startups to understand the first step of starting a new business.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Butler) (in-person)
Nov
6th
Thursday, November 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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First Step: Business Essentials (COhatch Southside Works) (in-person)
Nov
6th
Thursday, November 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (COhatch Southside Works) (in-person)

Taking the initial step start or grow your business can be daunting. We can help create a strong business plan with steps needed to create a strong business.

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Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)
Nov
11th
Tuesday, November 11th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)

Discover how tech entrepreneurs can access over $4.6B in federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs. This workshop covers eligibility, application strategies...

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Nov
12th
Wednesday, November 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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First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
Nov
12th
Wednesday, November 12th : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)

A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.

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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Nov
13th