The Widener Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides educational programs and consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The SBDC’s one-on-one management consulting emphasizes education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. Consulting is confidential and provided at no-charge by a staff of skilled professionals.

Our services cover a range of topics relevant to aspiring entrepreneurs small business owners.

Business Basics:

• Accounting
• Business Plans
• Legal Issues
• Management
• Operations
• Taxes
• Strategy
• Start-Up

Environmental Management:

• Energy Efficiency
• Regulatory Compliance

Financing and Loans:

• Capital Acquisition
• Feasibility Analysis
• Financing and Loan Packaging
• Financial Analysis

Human Resources:

• Hiring
• Personnel
• Worker Health and Safety

Industry-Specific:

• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Service

Marketing:

• Customer Acquisition
• e-Commerce
• Market Research

Operating Structure:

• Franchises
• Regulatory Assistance

Technology:

• Clean Technology
• Product Development/Engineering
• SBIR/STTR
• Technology Commercialization

Special Topics:

• Agribusiness Assistance
• Computing Applications
• Government Marketing
• International Trade
• Minority Business Development
• Women’s Business Issues

To get started with the SBDC, check out our upcoming educational events (right panel above) or request consulting assistance by registering on-line (left panel above).