Thursday, Feb. 7
Export Basics: Expand Your Markets Through International Sales
Designed for new and exporters, this program addresses the essential elements of international business, including the mechanics and procedures necessary to develop effective and profitable overseas transactions. Presented by the U.S. Department of Commercial Services, R.L. Swearer Company Inc. and Meyer, Unkovic & Scott.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.
8:30 a.m. to noon, Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Monday, Feb. 11
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials
This workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, insurance and taxation requirements, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 13
Writing an Effective Business Plan
The importance of developing a sound business plan and putting it on paper is one of the most critical steps when starting or growing a business. Attendees will receive a sample plan and a business plan guide to keep. Presenters include Christine Hughes, Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Rebecca McBlane, Regional Development Funding Corporation, and Brian Ortman, Venture Support Services.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 101, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
QuickBooks® Made Easy for PC Users Only
The first of two workshops designed to provide information to broaden skills and answer questions, this event will address learning how to set up company files, process invoices and create financial reports. Presented by Dennis Piper & Associates, P.C.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 101, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $45.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Credit Repair: What You Need to Know to Fix the Past & Find Success in Funding Your Business
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to get and interpret their credit score and report, the different ways to improve credit and how to avoid credit scams and identity theft. Presented by Melissa Aird, business consultant for Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
9 a.m. to noon, Room 403, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials
This workshop will address the many issues that face entrepreneurs in today’s changing world. Topics include business structure and formation, employee issues, insurance and taxation requirements, among others. Conducted by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s SBDC.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 505, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: Free.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Friday, Feb. 29
International Roundtable Breakfast: How to import Into the U.S.
An ongoing series, this is designed for businesses that are interested in international business, international people living in Pittsburgh and international-minded business executives living in Pittsburgh. Attendees have the chance to increase availability and accessibility to international business resources in Pittsburgh, create contacts among participating companies and international people living in Pittsburgh, and receive a listing of all export resources and contacts.
Sponsored by Duquesne’s Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
8 to 10 a.m., Room 707, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave. Cost: $15.
Call 412.396.6233 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc to register and for more information.
Duquesne University
Duquesne is a private, coeducational university with more than 10,000 students. An extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs is offered across 10 schools of study. Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 130-year tradition of academic excellence. |
