Overview
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), its
partners, and a host of other organizations provide resources to help
you start or grow your business.
Starting and growing a business requires extensive planning,
preparation and hard-work. You will have many questions as you go
through the process of running your own business. But before you speak
with a professional SBDC consultant, or attend an SBDC educational
event, you may want to explore certain topics your own.
We have organized this section to provide you with the latest resources
and useful, practical information to help you get started.
Online Learning
If you're interested in learning more about business ownership and if
its right for you -- at your own pace, during your own time -- then
this online workshop is made just for you:
There are several other self-paced tutorials and programs online and we organized these for you in one convenient place:
Business Loans
The Small Business Development Centers do not loan money or provide
financing. But the Pennsylvania SBDC is experienced in creating the best
strategy to help small business owners secure the right kind of capital
required for their business.
Taxes
Check out this section for more information and resources on taxes and
how you can effectively manager them for your small business:
Small Business Statistics
As experts in Small Business, we often find ourselves helping education
others on the importance of small businesses and the role they play in
growing the Pennsylvania and national economy.
Buy-Sell-Trade
The Pennsylvania SBDC manages two web sites that help business owners conserve resources by fostering an exchange network
Voter Resources
Let your voice be heard! Small businesses need a voice in government.
We have organized information for you to contact elected-officials and
resources to help you educate yourself on the issues that matter most.
Special Topics
There are a variety of other special topic resources that you may find
valuable. Resources for the recently unemployed, emergency response and
planning, recession tips and resources for Woman-owned businesses.
FAQs
You've got questions. And we got answers. Check out our section on
Frequently Asked Questions that cover a range of small business topics: