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.
Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change (in-person) (Duquesne)
Learn to manage technology distractions, unify employees, boost accountability, improve inter-departmental communication, and handle difficult employees.
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 (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!
First Step: Business Essentials (Lawrence) (in-person)
Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!
Mapping your Customer Journey and Creating Buyer Personas (in-person)
Successful companies know how to identify, interact with and engage their customers. Mapping the customer journey and creating buyer personas are crucial.
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.
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 (in-person and live stream)
Discover how small businesses and startups can maximize marketing impact on a lean budget. Learn strategies for positioning, high-efficiency ad campaigns...
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