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WIDENER UNIVERSITY

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting

Serving Delaware and Philadelphia Counties

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The Widener SBDC provides one-on-one consulting services and educational programming to entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or innovate their small business. The Widener SBDC differentiates themselves with our services in Spanish, on-demand E-Learning, Downloadable Resources, and Productized Services.

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Widener SBDC Consulting Services

Starting your small business isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have the experience. That’s why we offer our small business experts to you at no-cost. Each one of our consultants specialize in a key business area that your small business may have problems with.

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Business Plan Support

Business Plan Support

Your business plan serves as an important roadmap for developing your business. You can access our library or download our Business Plan workbook for a complete guide on how to build your business plan [ .. ]

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Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

Small businesses have been moved fast toward a different way to promote and sell their products and services; this caused by the unexpected circumstances that  [ .. ]

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Environmental Management Assistance

Environmental Management Assistance

The Small Business Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) provides free and confidential environmental compliance assistance to small businesses. Our environmental consultants will help you understand how to [ .. ]

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Financial Management & Capital Access

Financial Management & Capital Access

Our highly skilled financial consultants, with experience in accounting and banking, will provide you with resources and tools to analyze your business’s financials and prepare your annual budgeting. You can also access our educational programs [ .. ]

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Government Contracting

Government Contracting

Our Government Contracting consulting, training, and information services are available at no cost to Pennsylvania businesses, large or small, that possess the interest and potential to perform work — as a prime contractor or a subcontractor [ .. ]

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Human Resources and Organizational Development

Human Resources and Organizational Development

People are the heart of your small business. Our consulting team provides assistance in strategic HR management to help you attract, retain, and engage a productive workforce. Our resources and educational programs also will help you to improve your skills [ .. ]

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International Trade

International Trade

International trade can open up a world of opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Did you know that 95% of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States? [ .. ]

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Market Research

Market Research

Our experts will help you to get the information you need to make decisions that drive economic growth in your business. Market research resources will help you understand where your clients, business partners and competitors are, so you can effectively [ .. ]

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Website Development

Website Development

We help entrepreneurs closing the gap between technology development and commercialization. Our expert team will help you to provide with resources and guidelines to access to capital, access to resources, and strategic planning and execution [ .. ]

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RESEARCH PRODUCTS

We’ve done the work! Now let us personalize it to meet your business needs by using one of our four research reports. Our productized services offer an easy path to consulting by using tools and research to support business growth.

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Social Media Review

Business Plan Review

Industry Financial Report

Custom Contact List

  • Gain Understanding of Your Financial Condition
  • Explore Key Areas of Your Business

  • Compare Industry Statistics and Results

  • Obtain Social Media Knowledge

  • Review Your Business Plan

SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW

Entrepreneurs use our Social Media Review when they need detailed feedback on their social media and digital marketing strategy. This product is important in identifying, addressing, and modifying your social platforms so you can strategize and grow your following organically.

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BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW

Entrepreneurs use our Business Plan Review when they need detailed feedback on their business plan. This product is crucial to help them identify, address, and modify their business plan so they can complete the requirements to apply for a business loan and strategize against the uncertainty of starting a business.

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CUSTOM CONTACT LIST

Entrepreneurs use our Custom Contacts List to generate a list of names, phone numbers, and emails that will guide them on their business journey. This information is vital to identify new customers, suppliers, and professional contacts who will provide direction for their new business.

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INDUSTRY FINANCIAL REPORT

Entrepreneurs use our Industry Financial Report when they need details on the financial condition of their industry or a better understanding of their industry. Our narrative report will simplify your financials to support you in making crucial financial decisions.

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Widener SBDC Training Events

The Widener Small Business Development Center provides access to training events for all clients who need assistance in helping their business’ start, grow, prosper, or innovate. We create our training events with entrepreneurs in mind, so we make all our training available on-demand to watch 24/7.

On-Demand Training
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL

Upcoming Training

De la Idea a la Acción – Los primeros pasos para comenzar su negocio

2024-05-03T15:00:12-04:0005/09/2024| Si usted tiene un proyecto de emprendimiento y quiere convertirlo en realidad o, si es dueño de empresa y tiene preguntas y quiere crecer su negocio, este taller es para usted. En este taller usted aprenderá : 1. Cuál es el primer paso para comenzar a llevar a cabo una idea de negocio o proyecto de crecimiento. 2. Cuáles son los Lineamientos básicos de un plan de negocios y de un plan de crecimiento 3. Cuáles son los Permisos y trámites legales necesarios para registro legal o actualizaciones para los negocios en PA y en Delaware County|

Dominating the Market with ChatGPT

2024-05-01T10:01:01-04:0005/16/2024| Imagine being able to create compelling social media content, email funnels, advertisement copy, and sales scripts in minutes, without any hassle or creative blocks. In this highly anticipated presentation, we will unlock the power of ChatGPT and explore its immense potential for transforming your small business's digital marketing. Whether you're a solopreneur, a marketing professional, or a small business owner, you'll discover how to harness AI-driven chatbots to take your marketing efforts to new heights. Forget about spending hours brainstorming content ideas or struggling with writer's block. With ChatGPT, you'll learn how to effortlessly generate engaging social media posts, captivating email funnels, persuasive advertisement copy, and conversion-focused sales scripts in a matter of minutes. Say goodbye to the time-consuming process of trial and error and hello to efficient and effective marketing. Presented by Ashley Price-Horton, SCORE Subject Matter Expert.|

Finding Funding: Small Business Bank Panel

2024-05-01T10:01:24-04:0005/21/2024| According to a report by SCORE, 82% of small business failures can be attributed to insufficient cash flow - how do you not become just another number? This is where working capital loans can be crucial for sustaining and expanding your business! There is a wide range of working capital sources available to small businesses, including government-supported Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and local/regional banks... Join our esteemed panel from EntrepreneurWorks, Boeing Helicopter Credit Union (BHCU), and WSFS for a valuable discussion on working capital lending. During the panel, we will explore the value of working capital term loans and lines of credit in small businesses, as well as topics such as forecasting and managing cash flow, the 5Cs of credit, Small Business Association (SBA) loan guarantees, loan matching opportunities, and loan application/document requirements. This will be an interactive session, allowing you to ask questions and engage with the panel.|

Advantages of Exporting to Canada & Mexico

2024-05-06T14:41:32-04:0006/04/2024| Join Widener University SBDC for a unique opportunity to delve into the world of exporting to Canada and Mexico. Gain insights directly from our Pennsylvania Trade Representatives, Nancy Ward in Toronto and Efren Flores in Mexico City. Canada and Mexico are the largest export partners for the USA, accounting for around 35% of our exports in 2023. In fact, Pennsylvania alone exported a staggering $1.5 billion worth of goods to Canada and Mexico in January 2024. The United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) has simplified the process for exporting “Made in USA” equipment, tools, materials, and technology. During this event, you will attend presentations by a variety of international trade resources who will cover a wide range of topics, from finding customers to financing your trade ventures. This is your chance to learn invaluable information that can help you succeed in exporting to Mexico and Canada - Don't miss out on this incredible day!|

How to Start & Operate a Small Business

2024-05-01T09:59:17-04:0005/30/2024| 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 former 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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