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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

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

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

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

Driving Traffic to Your Website

2025-01-06T15:24:38-05:0002/06/2025| To get people to come to your website you must pro-actively market it. Learn ways to promote your small business site. By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of website traffic and its different types, core marketing strategies that drive website traffic, and how the use of machine learning and website technology can impact your traffic. Presented by Cary Baskin, a SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties volunteer and owner of the Marketing Department in Malvern, PA.|

How to Start & Operate a Small Business

2025-01-27T09:57:44-05:0002/20/2025| 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.|

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Session 1

2025-01-22T09:55:19-05:0003/11/2025| Join us as we break down the essential building blocks of successful digital marketing. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or want to grow your marketing strategies, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies to elevate your online presence. We will discuss: The importance of defining and understanding your target market to reach the right audience, The art of crafting valuable content that resonates with your consumers, Today’s world of digital marketing - phone-driven content, quick & consumable, and How to use artificial intelligence to optimize your strategies|

How to Gain Customers with a LinkedIn Company Page

2025-01-24T09:33:38-05:0003/13/2025| In this session we will cover common questions like: Need to know how to build your LinkedIn company page? Want details on how to create your banner and logo images? Understand the differences from your personal profile? Learn about special features you can use? If so, join us for a presentation with live demos so you leave with takeaways and actionable items whether you are a solopreneur, consultant, small business owner, side gigger, or are thinking about becoming one.|

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