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Educational Trainings
Training Series
Dive into one of our training series to learn best practices targeted to your small business needs.
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Quickbooks Online
This 3-part series will help small business owners quickly adopt QuickBooks Online. Attend one or all sessions.
- Introductory workshop
January 10, 2021, 9-11 am
This session will cover software benefits, choosing the right subscription, and transitioning from desktop to online - Level One
January 18, 2021, 9-11 am
The second session will cover sales & revenue transactions, expense & purchase transactions, and reporting. - Level Two
January 24, 2021, 9-11 am
The final session will focus on payments, payroll, and the Intuit app center.
- Introductory workshop
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Ag Marketing Series
This 3-part marketing series will break down social media, storytelling, and a holistic approach to marketing your ag businesses. Attend one or all sessions.
- Part One: Planting the Seed – Social Media Marketing + Your Agribusiness
February 2, 2022, 12-1:30 pm - Part Two: Cultivating the Soil: Storytelling for Agritourism
February 9, 2022, 12-1:30 pm - Part Three: Harvesting Your Resources – A Complete Marketing Plan for Ag
February 16, 2022, 12-1:30 pm
- Part One: Planting the Seed – Social Media Marketing + Your Agribusiness
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Bring Your Own Books
This monthly co-working time is for entrepreneurs looking to tackle financial business responsibilities with support from the Penn State SBDC and Sickler, Tarpey & Associates. Drop-in anytime between 9 am and noon to get your monthly bookkeeping under control.
Register in advance to attend an upcoming session.
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Drop-In Counseling
Stop by anytime between 9-11 am on Tuesdays to get quick questions to your small business or startup related questions without an appointment.
For additional information, including arrival instructions, see the links below.
Trainings
Attend an upcoming workshop or seminar to learn entrepreneurial, financial, and business management techniques.
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Taking Your Business to the Next Level: Growth vs Scale
February 3, 12-1:30 pm
Do you know the difference between growth and scale in terms of moving your small business forward? A few defining inputs differentiate a growing company and a scaling business. This webinar will outline the difference, help identify which path or paths are suitable for your business, and offer tips on growing and scaling successfully. If you are looking to move your business forward in 2022, you will not want to miss our expert tips and the opportunity to ask questions of our panel.
Statewide Training Opportunities
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Pennsylvania SBDC Events Calendar
Find an SBDC educational opportunity in your local area.
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On Demand Content
Access recorded content at your convenience.
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SBA Online Learning Center
Complete self-paced, online business training courses.