Thinking about Starting a Business?
The Wilkes University SBDC can help aspiring entrepreneurs in the following areas:
- Feasibility/Idea Development
- Education and Guidance about Starting a Business
- Identifying and Navigating Licensing & Regulations
- Business Planning
- Identifying and Obtaining Financing
- Gathering Research
- Market Analysis and Marketing Plan Development
- Social Media Strategy
- Grand Openings and Planning
Here's how to get started:
1. Take the First Step.
Attend The First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania. This no-cost, one-hour virtual training event is held monthly so you can choose a date and time that works best for you. After introducing you to the Wilkes SBDC and its services, we will cover:
- Types of business structures
- Licensing and registration
- Types of financing
- Business plan outline
- Financial projections
Register for The First Step external website
2. Meet with a Wilkes University SBDC Business Consultant
After attending The First Step Express, sign up for a confidential one-on-one consultation with a Wilkes University SBDC business consultant to start putting your ideas into action!
Request Consulting external website
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, in this case Wilkes University, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources external website. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.