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)
Sep
18th
Wednesday, September 18th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)

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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So, You Want to Start a Small Business (in-person)
Sep
19th
Thursday, September 19th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

So, You Want to Start a Small Business (in-person)

The special event will showcase how the Duquesne University SBDC and the SBA Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs helping turn ideas into businesses.

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Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2024 (webinar)
Sep
20th
Friday, September 20th : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2024 (webinar)

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2024 goals.

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Understanding Product Liability and Risk Management (webinar)
Sep
24th
Tuesday, September 24th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Understanding Product Liability and Risk Management (webinar)

Product liability Insurance, also known as products-completed operations insurance, provides solid protection for your business.

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Financial Empowerment to Start or Grow your Small Business
Sep
25th
Wednesday, September 25th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment to Start or Grow your Small Business

This presentation covers the foundation of all financial empowerment work: tracking your income and expenses in order to build a spending plan and stick to it.

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Improving Your Sales by Better Managing Your Data (in-person and live-stream)
Sep
25th
Wednesday, September 25th : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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

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Planning for the Business Owner (in-person and live-stream)
Sep
27th
Friday, September 27th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Planning for the Business Owner (in-person and live-stream)

During this workshop, we'll discuss many of the issues faced by closely held business owners today.

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Normative Leadership Series: Part 2 - Powerful Skills for Creating and Managing The Organizational Culture (in-person)
Oct
8th
Tuesday, October 8th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Normative Leadership Series: Part 2 - Powerful Skills for Creating and Managing The Organizational Culture (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 (Peters Township)
Oct
9th
Wednesday, October 9th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

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The Formula for Social Media Success (Webinar)
Oct
9th
Wednesday, October 9th : 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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