Online Webinars for Starting a Business
Approximately 70 percent of new businesses fail within seven years. But your chances improve the more you educate yourself. Knowing the risks and planning for challenges is key to business survival.
The Pennsylvania SBDC offers a series of on-demand webinars that covers essential start-up topics -- available to you 24 hours a day -- called the First Step: Starting a Business webinar series.
First Step Events
All of the Pennsylvania SBDCs offer First Step workshops to help entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership – evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. First Step events are offered at low or no cost on a regular basis across the state. And all are free to veterans.
The first step to starting a successful new venture is to attend an SBDC First Step workshop where you will learn:
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What unique lifestyle requirements are involved in owning a business
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How to assess the feasibility of your business idea
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Differences between business organization structures
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How to develop a business plan
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How to obtain financing
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How to market your product or service
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The applications and licenses needed to start your company
Find information about upcoming First Step events by viewing our events listings or by contacting your local SBDC.