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.

BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference
Jun
24th
Tuesday, June 24th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference

Empowering Growth, Inspiring Change! Join BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference to empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals.

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QuickBooks Online Version (in-person) at Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 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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Photography Basics: In The Field (in-person)
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Photography Basics: In The Field (in-person)

Establishing a professional, visual brand identity in our digital-first environment is crucial to maintaining success.

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Common Issues (webinar)
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Common Issues (webinar)

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Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)
Jun
26th
Thursday, June 26th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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!

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Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change
Jul
8th
Tuesday, July 8th : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change

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)
Jul
16th
Wednesday, July 16th : 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) (in-person & live stream)
Jul
17th
Thursday, July 17th : 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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QuickBooks Online Version (in-person)
Jul
23rd
Wednesday, July 23rd : 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 (Peters Township)
Jul
23rd
Wednesday, July 23rd : 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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