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The Widener University SBDC provides consulting, training, and research to assist small businesses in launching, growing, transitioning, and innovating.

Our consulting team is qualified to provide services in the following areas:

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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Capital Access

Capital Access

Seeking capital to grow your business or finance a new business venture and unsure about the most effective path? We are here to help. Whether you are a potential or existing entrepreneur Widener SBDC will provide to you with resources and guidelines [ .. ]

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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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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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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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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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Technology Commercialization

Technology Commercialization

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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Financial Management

Financial Management

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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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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Business Continuity
(COVID 19)

Business Continuity
(COVID 19)

The Widener University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and our state and federal partners remain committed to helping you access the disaster capital and resources your business needs to recover, rebuild, and grow [ .. ]

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Buying and Selling Business

Buying and Selling Business

Ready for your next adventure? Let us help you prepare for a smooth transition to your new business/journey.

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

According to Verizon’s most recent Data Breach Investigation report, nearly half of all cyberattacks target small and medium-sized businesses. Small businesses can no longer afford to sit back and wait for it not to happen to them, or to believe [ .. ]

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E-Commerce and Digital Marketing

E-Commerce and 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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