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Starting a business is an exciting journey but without a step-by-step manual, it can be very stressful. Whether you’re refining your idea, choosing an organizational structure, or building a business plan, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our mission is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to start strong and turn their idea into a reality.

The Widener University SBDC can help turn your vision into a viable plan. Whether you prefer a personalized route of meeting with an expert consultant, joining an entrepreneurial group on an educational training session, or starting on your own time with our recorded content and guides – we have the path for you to start.

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Every successful small business was once just an idea

Jocelyn’s Bakery

sbdc-admin2025-05-13T14:16:00-04:00“I trust Widener SBDC advice and value the educational programs they offer to entrepreneurs and teach us ideas to create and maintain a well productive business in our community of Philadelphia!” - Margarita Perez| Jocelyn Peralta|

Polish Me Unbothered

sbdc-admin2025-05-06T15:42:36-04:00“If I didn’t have his (Jim) help, I don’t think the business would have been this successful in just a month” - Nicole Rayfield, Owner| Nicole Rayfield|

Angelini Publishing

sbdc-admin2024-11-26T13:56:17-05:00“Kevin made me feel like I had someone that understood what my needs were and then he supported me to get from point A to point B” - Francesca Merritt, Founder/Owner| Francesca Merritt|

The Visioning Body

sbdc-admin2025-07-23T14:55:56-04:00“The Widener SBDC was a place that I could show up and ask, ‘what about this?' Kevin would be there to answer my question in an encouraging and simple way that empowered me to feel confident about my business” - Lee Fogel| Lee Fogel|

WildMane Tinsel Hair

sbdc-admin2024-09-05T13:15:57-04:00“I don’t know that I would have been able to continue this entrepreneurial journey had I not been working with the SBDC program. I would not be where I am in my business today without anyone from the Widener SBDC.” - Diana Ruggiano| Diana Ruggiano|

Jover

sbdc-admin2024-09-04T11:49:45-04:00“Bill has been absolutely integral to Jover’s development. We would not be at this point without his help” - Mary Schuleri| Mary Schuleri|

Margie’s Cuisine

sbdc-admin2024-09-04T10:15:36-04:00“I’m very grateful because without Liliana, I wouldn’t be Margie’s Cuisine right now.” - Margarita Perez| Margarita Perez|

SenSV(TM) Technology from Metropolitan Acoustics

sbdc-admin2023-04-05T10:25:01-04:00"It was great to have someone like Bill and the SBDC behind him to bounce ideas off of and answer questions.” - Felicia Doggett| Felicia Doggett|

Seaport Event Complex

sbdc-admin2024-09-04T11:50:52-04:00"I am particularly grateful for the drumbeats of assistance that the Widener SBDC has continuously given this project. Widener SBDC has always been attentive, serving as my business compass and helping with navigation." - Ola Solanke| Ola Solanke|

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