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.
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!
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.
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.
So, You Want to Start a Small Business - Beaver (in-person)
The special event will showcase how the Duquesne University SBDC and the SBA Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs helping turn ideas into businesses.
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!
Normative Leadership: The "HOW TO" Science of Culture Change - Butler County
Learn to manage technology distractions, unify employees, boost accountability, improve inter-departmental communication, and handle difficult employees.
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!
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.
Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025 (webinar)
This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals.
Principles of Business Management for Small Business Owners (in-person and online)
Join Duquesne SBDC for two-day interactive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential business management skills.
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