Thursday, May 2
Business Registration Days
This free session will provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources to form
a business entity in real time. Participants will be able to register a business online
and obtain the related paperwork. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet
and a credit card for licensing fees. 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: Free.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Friday, May 3
Exit Planning
At this workshop, representatives from UBS Financial Services, Wilke and Associates
and Cohen and Grisby, P.C. will cover ways to increase the value of a business, save
on taxes, sell creatively and improve negotiation skills. 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.
Tuesday, May 7
First Step: Business Startup 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., Pittsburgh
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, May 8
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.
Wednesday, May 15
Make the World Your Market: Start Exporting!
Participants will learn how to increase sales through exports. Topics covered include
global market opportunities, international shipping and payment, international legal
aspects and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development
Center.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 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.
QuickBooks Basics
This two-day workshop is designed for QuickBooks PC users who have just started using
the software and would like to learn how to set up a company file, manage expenses
and reconcile bank statements. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business
Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes
Ave., Pittsburgh.
Cost: $49.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Lawrence County)
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 noon, 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.