Workshops | Duquesne University SBDC | Business Education & Training

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.

The Formula for Social Media Success (webinar)
Aug
6th
Thursday, August 6th : 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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First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
Aug
6th
Thursday, August 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)

A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Butler) (in-person)
Aug
6th
Thursday, August 6th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change (in-person) (Duquesne)
Aug
12th
Wednesday, August 12th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 AM

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

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

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Aug
12th
Wednesday, August 12th : 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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First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
Aug
12th
Wednesday, August 12th : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)

A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.

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First Step: Business Essentials (COhatch Southside Works) (in-person)
Aug
13th
Thursday, August 13th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Aug
13th
Digital Marketing Basics for the Small Business Owner
Aug
19th
Wednesday, August 19th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Digital Marketing Basics for the Small Business Owner

Empower your small business with digital marketing basics. Learn SEO, websites, Google Business Profile, social media, content strategy, email, and ads.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Coraopolis) (in-person)
Aug
20th
Thursday, August 20th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Coraopolis) (in-person)

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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