Resources
FREE ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS
On-Demand Online Learning Programs
The Kutztown University SBDC offers Online Learning Programs alongside 9 how-to videos on a variety of small business topics. We have one of the largest collections of free, on-demand entrepreneurial training resources in the United States. Our Online Learning is part of our “Success Network” and is sourced from the SBA, IRS, American Express, HubSpot Academy and custom programs from the Pennsylvania SBDC Network. The benefits of Kutztown Small Business Development Center online courses for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up businesses include:
- Learning or brushing up on business concepts.
- Playing, pausing and rewinding videos.
- Accessing up-to-date content.
- Accessing business courses 24/7.
- Becoming more confident in a business environment.
- Increasing the marketability of you and your company.
- Testing your knowledge after courses.
- Training on hundreds of current business issues.
Click the following subjects to expand the list and select a course (some courses may require you to register for a free account):
- Microsoft Training courses for all versions of its Office programs (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- HubSpot Academy (Online Marketing, Social Media, SEO)
PITCH THEN PLAN
Our intention is to keep you competitive and current in today’s challenging business world. The business planning tool will help to prepare your business for a bright future.
Pitch Then Plan Financial Template
We are providing an Excel template that will assist you in developing the financial section of your financial plan.
Click here to download the “Pitch Then Plan” financial model Excel template.
Strategyzer
A global standard used by millions of people in companies of all sizes. You can use the canvas to describe, design, challenge, and pivot your business model.
Click here to download the “Strategyzer” Business Model tool.
Useful Websites
The Kutztown SBDC consultants suggest you review the following websites/tools to help you build marketing, strategic and business plans. The resources contain Federal agencies, State agencies, competition, distribution, labor and legal structure information designed to help small business owners.