Consulting Services
Consulting Services with The University of Scranton SBDC
With a service area that includes Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne & Wyoming counties, The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides educational programs and no-cost, confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business.
Guidance for Start-up/Pre Start-up
The SBDC can offer guidance and support
in these areas:
- Feasibility/Idea Development
- Steps to Get to Business Ownership
- Gathering Research
- Social Media Strategy
- Grand Openings and Planning
- Identifying & Navigating Licensing & Regulations
- Market Analysis and Marketing Plan Development
- Identifying and Obtaining Financing
- Business Planning
- Business Expansion
Guidance for Established Businesses
The SBDC can offer guidance and support
in these areas:
- Addressing Challenges, Business Improvement Strategies
- Marketing & Identifying New Markets
- Social Media Strategy
- Financial Management/ Recordkeeping
- HR/Managing Employees
- Hosting Valuable Internships
- Business Continuity Planning
- Search Engine Optimization, Cybersecurity
- Re-Openings, Open House, Event Planning
Downloadable Resources
Cybersecurity Matters!
To help educate and inform, The University of Scranton SBDC developed cybersecurity handouts that include information on malware, insider threats, unsecured WiFi, and two-factor authentication. These documents also include action items that can help you and your business become more secure. To download these resources, click the button below:
Hospitality Customer Service Guide
This guide was created through collaboration between the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to be used as an educational tool for hospitality businesses. To download the Hospitality Customer Service Guide, click the button below:
Small Business Internship Initiative
The Small Business Internship Initiative is a collaborative program created to help small businesses learn about, attract, and host high-value internships, connecting area small businesses and college students.
Value to Small Businesses
- Grow Your Business. Hosting an intern can help you expand the capabilities of your business and reach your goals!
- Test Drive Talent. Welcoming students into your business is a great strategy – your talented intern can be your next permanent hire!
- Be Competitive. Adding a skilled intern’s perspective to your team will keep you a step ahead of the competition!
To learn more about the value of hosting a great internship at your small business, click below!
Value to Students
- Get Paid. All paid opportunities, with option of credit based on student interest/school approval.
- Gain Experience. The chance to take on more responsibilities and experience entrepreneurship firsthand – one-on-one guidance and education from small business mentors.
- Stay Local. Access to unique, local internship opportunities.
- The possibility to explore career options you didn’t know existed!
If you are a student interested in an internship, click below!
Now offering Micro-Internship Opportunities! Learn more.
Agricultural Consulting Services
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at PennWest University Clarion, Penn State University, and The University of Scranton established Agricultural Consulting Services to assist Pennsylvania farmers, food producers, farmers markets, retail food establishments, restaurants, and all ag-related businesses. By leveraging host institution resources and partnerships, the initiative will support agriculture industries throughout the state through specialized educational programming and consulting services.