Thursday, Jan. 9
First Step: Business Start Up Essentials (Wexford)
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., North Regional Chamber of Commerce, 5000 Brooktree Rd., Wexford.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
The Formula for Social Media Success
Attendees will learn how to effectively utilize social media by creating a content
strategy, setting goals, building an advertising strategy 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: $35.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
First Step: Business Start Up 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, Rockwell Hall 108, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Fundamentals of an Effective Website
This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs build and create a cost-effective
website for their business. Topics addressed include recommended tools and resources,
anticipating a timeline for building a site and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University
Small Business Development Center.
9:30 to 11:30 a.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.
First Step: Business Start Up Essentials (New Castle)
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
Street, New Castle.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Friday, Jan. 24
Simple Strategic Planning
This workshop is designed to teach business owners how to put together a strategic
plan that is simple, effective and flexible enough to change as a business grows.
Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9:30 to 12:30 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.