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.

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)
May
21st
Wednesday, May 21st : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)

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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First Step Business Essentials (Beaver) (in-person)
May
21st
Wednesday, May 21st : 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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The Formula for Social Media Success (webinar)
Jun
3rd
Tuesday, June 3rd : 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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AI Small Business Essentials (in-person and online)
Jun
4th
Wednesday, June 4th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

AI Small Business Essentials (in-person and online)

Supercharging Your Business's Productivity With Generative Artificial Intelligence

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Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (webinar)
Jun
5th
Thursday, June 5th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level (webinar)

This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to improve their professional-looking photography skills.

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Opportunity Knocks 2025: Pitch to Prosper
Jun
10th
Tuesday, June 10th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opportunity Knocks 2025: Pitch to Prosper

Turning Ideas into Reality!

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Jun
11th
Wednesday, June 11th : 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 (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)
Jun
11th
Wednesday, June 11th : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (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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Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (webinar)
Jun
16th
Monday, June 16th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (webinar)

This presentation covers the foundation of all financial empowerment work: tracking your income and expenses in order to build a spending plan and stick to it.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Jun
19th
Thursday, June 19th : 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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