Duquesne University SBDC Blog
Duquesne University SBDC provides resources to small businesses to help them start, grow, and prosper. Our consultants and partners share their knowledge and expertise on various topics such as starting a business, marketing, technology commercialization, buying a business, and financing.
Duquesne University SBDC recognized as Healthcare Center of Excellence
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center has recently been awarded a CARES Act funding grant from the United States Small Business Administration. This grant deems our center as a Center of Excellence in life sciences and health-related industries. Read more
Best Practices to Reopen Our Businesses
The idea of reopening under the new normal is somewhat of a shock to all of us and calls for a high level of readjustment. With the uncertainty in where this pandemic is leading us, we also wonder how to reinvigorate our businesses and the drastic changes that come with it. Read more
Marketing Tips for Reopening During the Coronavirus
It's been two months since the shutdown and still most businesses are closed. Coronavirus has been destroying lives and businesses. As we are slowly approaching the reopening phase, nobody knows what waits for us in the future. Read more
7 Hard Money Lessons for Small Businesses
A lot of uncertainty from this pandemic surrounds business owners and important decisions must be made for a future that is difficult to predict. These 7 tips shouldn't only apply to life during the COVID-19 pandemic; we should all learn to become money savers throughout our financial careers. Read more
How to Track PPP Loans and Documentation
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can be 100% forgiven--if you meet certain criteria. To ensure that your loan is forgiven it is extremely important to keep accurate records. We recommend opening a separate bank account so you can easily track your expenses. Read more