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.
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.
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 (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.
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!
Financial Empowerment Program Series: Understanding Credit (in-person and live-stream)
Take Control of Your Financial Future - This explains how lenders assess your creditworthiness and how you can get an idea of how much you can afford.
Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)
Discover how tech entrepreneurs can access over $4.6B in federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs. This workshop covers eligibility, application strategies...
Boots to Business/Reboot
Boots to Business | Reboot is a one-day training open to Veterans of all eras, Guard/Reserve, transitioning service members, and military spouses
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.
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!
The 2026 Lead Generation Playbook From First Click to Closed Client (in-person and online)
Lead generation strategies that turn clicks into clients. Master tracking, offers, Google/Meta/LinkedIn ads, funnels, automation, and full-funnel conversion
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