Temple University
Small Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Philadelphia County.
Temple University
Small Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Philadelphia County.
Temple University
Small Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Philadelphia County.
BECOME A TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SBDC CLIENT
We are the Small Business Development Center at Temple University and we’ve been serving Philadelphia-area small businesses for more than 40 years. We work to provide our community with no-cost business services and solutions. As part of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers network, we join the state-wide mission to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge they need to make smart decisions and prosper.
No-cost, confidential consulting services for every stage of business.
Temple SBDC offers a full calendar of no-cost webinars on every topic from social media to digital marketing to building a website.
This document is updated regularly with small business funding opportunities, SBDC partners, and upcoming webinars.
Featured Training Events
BOOST: Business Owner Operations and Scaling Training is a 10-week program for first year business owners who want to build stronger operations and grow their companies. This brief application helps ensure the program is a good match for where you are right now.
The Construction Management Certificate Series is a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors. Participants who complete the series will earn a Special Certificate of Completion from the Temple University Fox School of Business and the Small Business Development Center.
How We've Helped Small Businesses in Fiscal Year 2025
1,489
Clients Served
141
Capital Investments Made
62
New Business Starts
*Data based on Fiscal Year 2025 Neoserra reporting.
Our success is measured by the success of our clients. These are their stories.
Client Success Story
Designing Your Vision
Felicia Wallace-Benton is passionate about transforming residential and commercial spaces. She founded Designing Your Vision, an interior design company based in Montgomery County, PA. With a strong background in design and a desire to grow her company’s clientele, Felicia turned to the Temple University SBDC for expert guidance. Together, they developed a full-scale marketing strategy aimed at increasing brand visibility and attracting both residential and corporate clients.
Client Success Story
Anomalia Pizza
When entrepreneurs Deena Fink and her husband, Frank Innusa, decided to bring authentic, New York style pizza to Montgomery County, PA, they didn’t just envision another pizza shop. They imagined a welcoming community hub where families, students, and neighbors could gather over great food. Thanks to the support of the SBDC, they transformed their dream into a thriving small business that feeds both people and community spirit.
Client Success Story
Cice Consulting
Ciera Ellison launched Cice Consulting dba Curated by Cice in September 2022. Based in Philadelphia, Ciera’s mission-driven venture reflects her personal journey of transformation and growth. Through her work as an executive coach, product designer, and mentor for young women, she empowers others to build leadership, confidence, and entrepreneurial purpose. Ciera connected with the Temple SBDC and through one-on-one guidance, she was able to refine her business model, articulate her market positioning, and identify new opportunities for growth—both in coaching and e-commerce.
2025 Annual Report
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