Small Business Resources
+ Business Planning
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MyOwn Business Institute: Writing a Business Plan
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Entrepreneur and Small Business Services
SBA Starting & Managing a Business Guide
SBA National Small Business Resource Guide
Edward Lowe Foundation Entrepreneur Resource Center
Coworking Spaces in Pittsburgh
Starting a Food Business in Allegheny County Resource Guide
WEBINAR: State of PA Resources For Women-Owned Businesses & Aspiring Entrepreneurs - 10-27-20
WEBINAR: Build Your Business - September 2020
WEBINAR: Build Your Business - January 2021
WEBINAR: Build Your Business - May 2021
+ Registering a Business
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US Patent and Trademark Office
Getting an EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Federal, State, and Local Licenses
PA Online Enterprise Tax Registration
WEBINAR: Should I be a B-Corp? Choosing the Right Entity for Your Business with a Mission
+ Banking, Bookkeeping, Insurance, and Financing
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Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
IRS Tax Information for Businesses
Understanding Business Taxes & Sales: Webinar
Cash Flow, Key to Achieving Success in Business: Webinar
WEBINAR: Credit Card Processing 101
WEBINAR: Bookkeeping Software and Apps the Pros and Cons
WEBINAR: Year End Tax and Accounting Tips
WEBINAR: Investing In Women (1/19/21)
WEBINAR: Introduction to QuickBooks - Desktop & Online (6/24/21)
WEBINAR: Finance Your Business with an SBA-Guaranteed Loan (6/13/22)
WEBINAR: Think Beyond the Bank - Alternative Funding for Your Small Business (8/25/22)
+ HR and Employment
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Developing an Employee Handbook
+ Marketing
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Understanding the Customer Buying Cycle and Triggers
Creative Hive Will Help You Make More Sales
WEBINAR: What is a Brand and Why do I Need One
WEBINAR: Which Social Media Platforms to use for My Business
WEBINAR: New Changes in Social Media Platforms
WEBINAR: Connect with Your Customers by Doing Less
WEBINAR: Launch Your Product on Amazon
WEBINAR: Grow Your Product on Amazon
WEBINAR: Social Media Listening & How to Create Content for your Audience
WEBINAR: Building a S.O.L.I.D. Brand - Exploring the Basics of Your Brand
WEBINAR: Making a Difference - Leveraging Your Core Values Through Your Business (5/6/21)
WEBINAR: Go from Maker to Marketplace (4/25/22)
WEBINAR SERIES: How to Double Your Online Sales in Six Months (July & August 2022)
+ Associations, Chambers, and Government
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Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce Directory
Pennsylvania Trade and Professional Associations Directory
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC)
Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Allegheny County Department of M/W/DBE
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
U.S. Small Business Administration: Pittsburgh District Office
+ Exporting & Importing
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US International Trade Commission
US Trade and Development Agency
Federation of International Trade Associations
US Council for International Businesses
USDA Foreign Agriculture Services
Office of the United States Trade Representative
+ Technology & Innovation
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US Department of Energy SBIR/STTR
National Institute of Standards & Technology SBIR
Center for Women's Entrepreneurship Prototyping & Design Lab Webinars
WEBINAR: Demystifying CRM Software
WEBINAR: Understanding Google Analytics
WEBINAR: Introduction to Excel
WEBINAR: Optimizing Your Website for Google Search
WEBINAR: Learning Pivot Tables and Formulas
WEBINAR: What Should My Website Do for Me?
WEBINAR SERIES: Podcast 101 - Create & Launch A Podcast
WEBINAR: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely(7/8/20)
WEBINAR: YouTube Playbook For Small Business Success (7/21/20)
WEBINAR: Putting LinkedIn to Work for Your Organization (2/5/21)
+ Franchising
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SBA Introduction to Franchising
International Franchise Association
+ Contracting & Diversity Certifications
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Allegheny County M/W/DBE Department Certification Counseling
City of Pittsburgh Procurement: Beacon
SBA Government Contracting Classroom
Government Agency Coordination Office (GACO) of California University of Pennsylvania
Women's Business Enterprise Council of PA-DE-sNJ
WEBINAR: Certification & Beyond - Advantages of Certification for Your Woman Owned Business
WEBINAR: Capabilities Statements and their Use in Government Contracting (4/14/21)
WEBINAR: Introduction to Government Contracting (10/7/2021)
WEBINAR: Capabilities Statements and Their Use in Government Contracting (10/28/2021)
WEBINAR: Introduction to Government Contracting (10/7/21)
WEBINAR: Capabilities Statements and Their Use in Government Contracting (10/28/21)
WEBINAR: How To Get WBE Certified (11/16/21)
WEBINAR: How To Get WBE Certified (3/22/22)
WEBINAR: Introduction to Government Contracting (10/6/22)
WEBINAR: Capabilities Statements and Their Use in Government Contracting (10/20/22)
+ Legal
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Training Series: Steps in Buying and Selling a Business - May 2021
WEBINAR: Understanding Your Commercial Lease: Key Provisions Before You Sign (8/4/22)