Do you feel comfortable talking about your business? Would you like to develop your "pitch"? Join this workshop to hone your idea and create your own Pitch Deck! This is a great first step to developing your business plan.

Attendees will be able to:

Describe their business idea and its market feasibility
Refine their pitch and become comfortable promoting their business
Practice their pitch and receive feedback from peers

Target Audience:

Preventure businesses
Start-ups
Existing businesses

Presenter: Erika Tapp Duran

Erika Tapp Duran, a Temple SBDC advisor, will be presenting this webinar. Erika provides consulting services to pre-venture and start-up businesses as well as teaching the center’s business planning courses. Erika is also part of the faculty of the Social Enterprise Program at the Villanova School of Business working with teams of students providing pro bono consulting for social enterprises. She came to Temple with a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. Erika earned her EMBA at Villanova University, her MA at the University of Pennsylvania, and BArch at Cornell University.

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Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.

Attendees will be able to:
- Recognize steps to starting a business
- Utilize a business concept analysis to understand the viability of their business concept
- Understand differing legal structures
- Learn how to decide if starting a business is right for you!

Target Audience:
- Start-up businesses
- Individuals in the ideation and research stages
- Individuals preparing to launch their business
- Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers

Presenter: Erika Tapp Duran

Erika Tapp Duran, a Temple SBDC advisor, will be presenting this webinar. Erika provides consulting services to pre-venture and start-up businesses as well as teaching the center’s business planning courses. Erika is also part of the faculty of the Social Enterprise Program at the Villanova School of Business working with teams of students providing pro bono consulting for social enterprises. She came to Temple with a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. Erika earned her EMBA at Villanova University, her MA at the University of Pennsylvania, and BArch at Cornell University.

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Join us on Wednesday, May 7 starting 6:00 p.m. for the formal launch of the Second Annual Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, hosted in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures and Temple University.

During this event, attendees will gain insights into the importance of pitching, how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd, and how to apply for our pitch competition. This Philadelphia competition is one of more than 100 regional pitch competitions happening across the world. The Philadelphia first prize winner will compete in the Startup World Cup, largest tech competition in the world.

During this session, you will hear from Bill Reichert, Partner at Pegaus Tech Ventures and the winners of last years Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition. This Tech Talks event is in partnership CIC Philadelphia.

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Join Philadelphia VIP and Morgan Lewis on April 9 for a free legal webinar.

This webinar, led by A. Klair Fitzpatrick and Simone Adkins, will cover the basics of employment law for small business owners and Philly nonprofits. Learn the legal distinctions between volunteers, private contractors, and employees, and what these different employment statuses mean for your small business or nonprofit.

The webinar is free and open to Philly-area small businesses and nonprofits. The webinar will be held via Zoom and will last approximately one hour, with time for a brief Q&A at the end.

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Join SBDC for a Cyber Hygiene 101. Keeping your data safe should be a top priority. With cyberattacks occurring every 11 seconds, every possible entry point must be secure. This session will identify the latest cyber threats and discuss what cyber policies you can implement today to build a solid cyber defense. 

Speaker: Joe Harford

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Join Philadelphia VIP and Dilworth Paxson LLP on April 16 for a free legal webinar.

This webinar, led by H. Lee Schwartzberg, will cover the legal considerations of onboarding shareholders. Learn about percentage shares, contract enforcement, negotiation, and more, to ensure you are prepared when bringing on a new business partner.

The webinar is free and open to Philly-area small businesses. The webinar will be held via Zoom and will last approximately one hour, with time for a brief Q&A at the end.

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Intro to QuickBooks Learning Objectives:
1) Choosing the right QuickBooks version for your business
2) QuickBooks setup, including Chart of Accounts and Integrations
3) How to navigate daily functions in QuickBooks

This webinar is presented by Sherrima Sharif, QuickBooks ceritifed Pro Advisor, and Accounting Services Program Manager for the PA SSBCI (State Small Business Credit Initiative) program. This workshop is presented for those small business owners with the online version of QuickBooks, and may not be as relevant for those with the desktop version license.

The PA SSBCI program is specifically designed for small businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSB) with fewer than 10 employees. The PASBDC provides Technical Assistance for VSB or SEDI-owned businesses that are applying for, preparing to apply for, or have previously applied for federal or state funding.

“This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0044 awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.”

Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Please confirm that your email address is correct and check your spam if you do not receive registration confirmation with 24 hours.

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Are you behind on filing your business taxes? Temple SBDC is here to help!
Temple SBDC will be holding a Tax Clinic this summer. We will assist small business owners who are behind on their tax filings get current. Join us for this information session to learn more. If you are interested in participating, you can apply here: Tax Clinic Application

Some important notes:
-Business owners will need to have their documentation ready by June 6
-We will have a limited ability to provide services for S-corps
-Business owners will need to make themselves available to meet with their tax advisor

Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Please confirm that your email address is correct and check your spam if you do not receive registration confirmation with 24 hours.

Join us for a workshop that will discuss essential topics for starting a business, including the requirements for initiation, obtaining financing, necessary licenses and applications, and the significance and function of a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. 

The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. This workshop will be offered via Zoom, and in person, at the PA CareerLink Lehigh® Valley office. When registering, please choose if you will attend in-person or online. If you choose online attendance, links will be sent closer to the event date.

IN PERSON LOCATION: PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley | 555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

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About the event

Tariffs are taxes levied on goods and materials imported from specific countries. These taxes can significantly impact your business, leading to supply chain disruptions and changes in pricing strategies.

In this webinar, you will learn about the effects tariffs could have on your business and how to prepare for them. We’ll explore various strategies you can adopt, such as diversifying your supply chains, considering domestic sourcing, improving operational efficiency, or adjusting your pricing.

What You’ll Learn:

• What tariffs are and how they can impact your business
• How to prepare your business
• How to adjust your supply chain
• How tariffs can affect your pricing

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

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The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Doing Business in the City Workshops to help businesses navigate opportunities, resources, and processes for successfully contracting with the City of Philadelphia. These workshops are designed to support minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) by providing guidance on:

• City procurement processes
• Certification requirements for becoming a registered M/W/DSBE
• How to find and bid on City contracts
• Networking opportunities with City departments, agencies, and prime contractors

The workshops equip businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to access City contracts, expand capacity, and grow sustainably, aligning with Philadelphia's commitment to economic opportunity for all.

Presenter: Jonathan Sklar, Vice President, Business Community Officer, Bank of America

Topic: Breaking Barriers for Entrepreneurs: Complimentary Resources to take your Business to the Next Level

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About the event

Leveraging Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) ensures your business appears on Google Search and Maps and boosts your online visibility. However, simply having a profile isn't enough. If you want to rank higher in search results and attract more customers, you need to know how to optimize your profile.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you how to create and manage your Google Business Profile. You'll learn how to improve your business descriptions and photos, establish a posting schedule, and respond thoughtfully to customer reviews. Take advantage of this opportunity to maximize your online presence and attract customers in your local community.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Understanding what a Google Business Profile is and which businesses are eligible
• Step-by-step guidance on creating and verifying your business profile through various methods
• How to build a profile for service-area businesses without displaying your physical address
• How to optimize your business information with descriptions, photos, videos, and business attributes
• How to manage your business profile with regular updates, posts, offers, and events
• Reading and responding to customer reviews and messages

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

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If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place.

Join retired attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and operating a small business. Frank will discuss topics including the need and usefulness of developing a business plan; selecting a business organizational structure; fictitious name registration; licensing; hiring employees vs. independent contractors; obtaining tax identification numbers and other related topics.

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Join the Department of Commerce, for our Coffee and Commerce event series! These events are designed to empower the growth of businesses with resources, knowledge and connections. Each session offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and specialists on key topics that will help them start, operate, and grow their businesses in Philadelphia.

This discussion will provide insights on how legal structure impacts every aspect of starting and growing a business. Our speaker, Peter Robau, will break down the various business structure options and provide practice guidance on how to choose the one that best aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and growth plans.

Topic: Choosing the Best Legal Structure for Your Business

Our Speaker: Peter Robau, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Resource Partners

• LA21
• Department of Commerce, Mayor's Business Action Team
• City of Philadelphia, Office of Workforce Solutions
• Department of Revenue
• Department of Licenses and Inspections
• University of Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
• Black Squirrel
• City of Philadelphia, Office of Emergency Management
• Monument Advisory Group

About the event

Google is the world's largest search engine and marketplace, which is why having a presence on Google and using platforms like Google Ads is essential for business growth and sustainability.

In this session, you'll learn how to use Google Ads to increase your visibility, attract qualified leads, and grow your business. Whether you're new to digital advertising or looking to optimize your existing campaigns, this webinar provides the practical knowledge and strategies to help you succeed.

What You'll Learn:

• How to create and set up your Google Ads account from scratch
• How to structure your campaign for success
• Keyword research strategies
• How to create high-converting ads that drive results

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording. 

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The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Business Development Workshops to empower minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to thrive in Philadelphia's competitive business environment. These workshops focus on:

• Enhancing business capacity and readiness for growth opportunities.
• Providing guidance on City contracts, procurement processes, and certification.
• Delivering industry insights and best practices to help businesses succeed.
• Offering networking opportunities with City agencies, prime contractors, and business leaders.

OEO's Business Development Workshops are designed to foster economic inclusion by equipping businesses with the tools they need to expand, secure contracts, and contribute to Philadelphia's vibrant economy.

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About the event

AI is no longer the future of content marketing. These tools are being used right now and are transforming how we engage and connect with audiences. From brainstorming to execution, AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva have transformed how entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners create engaging content faster and more affordably. 

In this webinar, popular SCORE presenter Steve Strauss will show you how AI tools can help you create marketing content, like generating social media content, email newsletters, and even designing graphics. 

Here's what you will learn:

• Understand how AI can enhance your content marketing efforts
• Learn about the top AI tools for writing, editing, and visual content creation
• How to generate high-quality blog posts, social media updates, and emails using AI
• Best practices and pitfalls when using AI

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

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Come hang at Business, Bytes, and Brews with excited entrepreneurs and budding business owners for the opportunity to learn about marketing, make connections, find resources for your business, and have a little fun.

Featuring educational presentations on different marketing topics from experts each month, as well as coffee and light refreshments from small businesses you know and love!