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.
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!
Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2024 (in-person and live-stream)
This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2024 goals.
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.
Understanding Federal Youth Employment Regulations (webinar)
Discover comprehensive insights into federal youth employment regulations, covering minimum wage, child labor laws, working hour restrictions, and more.
How to Effectively Integrate ChatGPT into Your Writing (in-person)
ChatGPT is sometimes presented as a magic writing bullet. Before you trust its virtues, establish a process to safeguard your content and your reputation.
Mastering the Art of Networking (In-Person)
In this workshop, we will dive deep into the strategies to get the most out of networking events.
First Step: Business Essentials (New Castle) (in-person)
Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!
Understanding Product Liability and Risk Management (in-person and live-stream)
Product liability Insurance, also known as products-completed operations insurance, provides solid protection for your business.
First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.
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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