Consulting Services
No-cost, confidential small business consulting services.
Consulting Services with University of Pittsburgh SBDC
We provide best-in-class small business consulting services that develop, grow and strengthen your business. Our consulting arrangements are strictly confidential and are provided by highly-skilled professionals at no charge. If you are exploring the idea of entrepreneurship, working to get your start-up off the ground, or considering opportunities to grow and develop your established business, we are here to help. With expertise in every industry and every stage of the business lifecycle, our professional staff offers expert advice in a wide range of areas such as:
- Accounting &Â Bookkeeping
- Business Plan Development
- Capital Acquisition
- eCommerce
- Energy Efficiency
- Feasibility Analysis
- Financing and Loan Packaging
- Financial Analysis
- Franchising
- Human Resources
- Legal Issues
- Manufacturing
- Marketing and Advertising
- Market Research
- Public Relations
- Personnel
- Retailing
- Regulatory Assistance
- Strategic Planning
- Taxes
- Worker Health and Safety
- Accounting &Â Bookkeeping
- Business Plan Development
- Capital Acquisition
- eCommerce
- Energy Efficiency
- Feasibility Analysis
- Financing and Loan Packaging
- Financial Analysis
- Franchising
- Human Resources
- Legal Issues
- Marketing and Advertising
- Manufacturing
- Market Research
- Public Relations
- Personnel
- Retailing
- Regulatory Assistance
- Strategic Planning
- Taxes
- Worker Health and Safety
International Trade & Spanish Language Business Consulting
A dedicated international trade expert and Spanish-speaking consultant at Pitt SBDC helps encourage immigrant entrepreneurship through programs and consulting in their preferred language and can aid all small business owners with gaining access to new markets to sell into or purchase from.
An SBDC program, EMAP provides help to small businesses to effectively manage their environmental concerns and reduce regulatory risks. EMAP’s environmental compliance services include:
- Assistance with Submitting Requests
- Navigating Permit Applications, Plans, and Requirements
- On-Site Assessments
- Help Reduce Regulatory Burden Through Alternative Processes
- Emissions Calculations
- Customized Reporting Systems
An SBDC program, EMAP provides help to small businesses to effectively manage their environmental concerns and reduce regulatory risks. EMAP’s environmental compliance services include:
- Assistance with Submitting Requests
- Navigating Permit Applications, Plans, and Requirements
- On-Site Assessments
- Help Reduce Regulatory Burden Through Alternative Processes
- Emissions Calculations
- Customized Reporting Systems
Center of Excellence for Digital Marketing
This Center of Excellence is a joint partnership between University of Pittsburgh SBDC and Duquesne University SBDC, designed to empower small businesses to master the ever-evolving digital landscape through specialized SEO, e-commerce, and marketing design support. These centers go beyond basic social media tips, providing deep-dive website analysis, search engine optimization reports, and visual design expertise that help businesses compete in a global marketplace.
Available Services and Expertise
University of Pittsburgh SBDC CoE: Specializes in technical SEO reports, social media audits, and emerging digital tools. Recently, the Center has integrated AI-powered frameworks to help small businesses automate keyword identification and content creation, saving entrepreneurs valuable time while increasing their online visibility.
Training Events
The Small Business Development Center offers various workshops throughout the year, including our monthly flagship workshops that will help you start your own business: First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business and Second Step: Developing a Business Plan.