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.

Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Oct
8th
Wednesday, October 8th : 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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Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change (in-person)
Oct
15th
Wednesday, October 15th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change (in-person)

Learn to manage technology distractions, unify employees, boost accountability, improve inter-departmental communication, and handle difficult employees.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Peters Township)
Oct
22nd
Wednesday, October 22nd : 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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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Oct
22nd
Wednesday, October 22nd : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025 (webinar)
Oct
23rd
Thursday, October 23rd : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025 (webinar)

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals.

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Improving Your Sales by Better Managing Your Data (in-person and live-stream)
Oct
29th
Wednesday, October 29th : 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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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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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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