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 to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.