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The First Steps to Small Business Success
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
If you’re interested in entrepreneurship or are thinking about starting a business, attend this virtual one-hour version of our monthly First Steps to Small Business Success webinar to get an overview of what it takes to start and run a business. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if launching a business is right for you.
Topics covered include:
- Business structures
- How to assess the feasibility of your business idea
- Legal and tax implications of owning a business
- How to develop a business plan
- Funding options and how to compile a bank-ready financial package
- Where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Training sessions will be offered as a pre-recording with the opportunity to ask live questions throughout with a Penn State SBDC business consultant.
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International Trade--Financing Exports & Mitigating Risk
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
How to grow exports depends on the right export finance tools you use. Global markets value Made in USA products for their quality and innovation. Export finance is a crucial tool for U.S. exporters, providing them with the necessary financial solutions to secure funds for international trade operations. It helps exporters manage risks associated with international transactions, such as non-payment by foreign buyers by EXIM.
Representatives from Fulton Bank and Huntington Bank will be presenting and available for questions.
Objectives:
- Provide practical, actionable information on export financing from private banks as well as export agencies.
- Access trade promotion programs and in-country expertise from the Authorized PA trade representatives and the U.S. Commercial Service.
- Help exporters & prospective exporters understand cross-border risk, export and pre-export financing needs and support sales programs.
Webinar presented by the PA Small Business Development Center, Penn State SBDC, Gannon University SBDC, Lehigh University SBDC, University of Pittsburgh SBDC, in partnership with the US Commercial Service, the PA-REN, BusinessPA International, SEDA – Council of Governments, EXIM and SBA Export Financing.
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The Digital Marketing Blueprint: Effective Strategies for Small Business - On Demand Sessions
All on demand registration links will be made available on June 16, 2025 and stay open until December 31, 2025
Session 1: Building a Strong and Memorable Small Business Brand
Session 2: Establishing a Compelling Virtual Presence
Session 3: Crafting a Winning Marketing Strategy
Session 4: Developing a Small Business Social Media Strategy
Session 5: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
Session 6: Designing Professional Marketing Materials with Canva
Session 7: Architecting a Business Website
Session 8: Constructing Effective Email Campaigns
Session 9: Producing Small Business Video Content
Session 10: Blogging
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