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.

Veterans Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey
Apr
28th
Tuesday, April 28th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Veterans Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey

Designed for veterans starting the entrepreneurial journey. Get guidance on business planning, startup funding, registration, and financial projections.

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Improving Your Sales by Better Managing Your Data (in-person and live-stream)
Apr
30th
Thursday, April 30th : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Improving Your Sales by Better Managing Your Data (in-person and live-stream)

Learn how to better manage and utilize your own business information to maximize your sales and growth

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AI Small Business Essentials (in-person)
May
5th
Tuesday, May 5th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

AI Small Business Essentials (in-person)

Supercharging Your Business's Productivity With Generative Artificial Intelligence

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First Step: Business Essentials (Wexford) (in-person)
May
5th
Tuesday, May 5th : 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 (COhatch Southside Works) (in-person)
May
5th
Tuesday, May 5th : 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)
May
5th
Tuesday, May 5th : 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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First Step: Business Essentials (Butler) (in-person)
May
7th
Thursday, May 7th : 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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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
May
13th
Wednesday, May 13th : 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)
May
13th
Wednesday, May 13th : 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 (Peters Township)
May
14th
Thursday, May 14th : 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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