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.
First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
A workshop on how to start a small business and an outline of the required process.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2026 (webinar)
Come for Digital Marketing Trends in 2026, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts!
The Playbook for Lean Budget Marketing (webinar)
Discover how small businesses and startups can maximize marketing impact on a lean budget. Learn strategies for positioning, high-efficiency ad campaigns...
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.
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...
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.
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!
Achieve Online Advertising Success - Without the Chaos (in-person and online)
Discover how to fix unpredictable ads and create consistent lead flow. Join our in-person and online workshop to simplify your ads, funnels, and ROI tracking
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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