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.
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.
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!
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.
Photography Basics: In The Field (in-person)
Establishing a professional, visual brand identity in our digital-first environment is crucial to maintaining success.
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!
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!
FLSA Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Certain Computer Employees (webinar)
Learn about FLSA exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and specific computer employees, focusing on 2024 Final Rule updates
First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.
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.
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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