Meet one of BCEDC’s Small Business Resources
No Cost Services for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Temple University's Small Business Development Center (TU SBDC), hosted by Temple's Fox School of Business, has been serving small businesses owners since 1983. Our highly trained and experienced staff provide start-up and small businesses with professional knowledge and actionable strategies. We're well-versed in working with business owners of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Start-Up Essentials
Considering going into business or at the beginning of your business journey? Our Start-Up Essentials webinars are designed to help you understand the basics of starting a business. Our regularly schedule sessions will help you gain the skills you need to succeed and avoid mistakes:
Monthly
- Business 101: Ready for Entrepreneurship?
- Business 102: Ready to Business Plan
Quarterly
- Legal Formation
- Elevator Pitch
- Creidt BAsics
- BRIGHT Business Planning*
*Six-week certificate course, cost associated. Scholarships are available.
No Cost Consulting for Preventure & Start-Ups
Starting a business is an exciting challenge! The Temple SBDC is here to help. Our consultants work with you one-on-one to assess your business needs and put together an action plan with you. Meetings can be scheduled virtually or at partner locations across the Greater Philadelphia area. Our start-up specialists provide assistance with:
- Business Readiness
- Business Viability
- Business Planning
- No Cost Webinar Recommendations
- Legal Formation
- And More...
Help your business grow in a digital world. The Pennsylvania Digital Transformation & eCommerce program provides no cost digital services to the entire state. Services include:
- Digital Literacy & Cyber Security Webinars
- Website, Social Media & SEO Audits
- eCommerce & Digital Marketing Consulting
- Website Creation Services
No Cost Consulting for Existing Businesses
Find a trusted advisor to help you through the challenges of growing your business. Through our no cost consulting services, you’ll be paired with a small business expert that knows and understands your individual needs. Your consultant will meet with you regularly to advise on all aspects of your business, including:
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Construction Management Certificate Series
For over 30 years, the Temple SBDC Construction Management Certificate Series has been the gold standard in construction and contracting business management courses. Participants who complete this nine-month course will earn a Certificate of Completion. Certificate course, cost associated.
Go Global
Take your business international with the Temple SBDC Go Global program. International business specialists can help you expand across borders. Services include:
- No Cost Webinars & Bootcamps
- Global Business Consulting
- International Procurement Assistance
- And more...
Legal Clinic
Looking for no cost legal assistance? Look no further than the Temple SBDC legal clinic. Semester projects can include:
- Legal Formation
- Contract Drafting
- Trademark & Patent Filing