Friday, April 5
International Networking Day
This free forum will bring together export-import service providers, private sector
exporters and foreign-born Pittsburgh residents to discuss business challenges and
opportunities in Pittsburgh. Businesses interested in international business, international
contacts and graduates are invited to the session. Sponsored by the Global Business
Program, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Department
of Commerce-U.S. Commercial Service, and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
10 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.
Cost: Free.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Wednesday, April 17
QuickBooks Online
During this session, speaker Alicia Davis from Dennis Piper and Associates, P.C. will
provide a product overview including navigation, recording transactions and reporting.
Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $35.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Thursday, April 18
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Lawrence)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business
structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major
components of the business plan, taxation requirements and more. Sponsored by the
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 325 E. Washington
St., New Castle.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Tuesday, April 23
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Pittsburgh)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business
structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major
components of the business plan, taxation requirements and more. Sponsored by the
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Friday, April 26
Sales Boot Camp
Join the Small Business Development Center for a one-day interactive workshop that
will help jumpstart sales and offer proven methods for finding new customers, capturing
their attention and getting them to commit to a sale. Sponsored by the Duquesne University
Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $399.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.