The Small Business Development Center at Gannon University has helped northwestern Pennsylvania's most successful businesses set that pace for nearly a quarter of a century. The Gannon SBDC is one of 18 Small Business Development Centers in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers.

Our team professional consultants works confidentially with entrepreneurs in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties to help their businesses maintain a competitive edge.

We can do the same for your business by helping you set goals, develop new products and services, gather sophisticated information about your industry, or find new global markets.

Even better, we offer many of these services at absolutely no charge. All we ask is that you bring an open mind and a desire to gain the extra edge that will separate your business from the rest.

Helping you start, grow, and prosper
Whether you are looking to start a business, solve a problem facing your current business, or launch a new product, you need the help of a professional expert.

However, qualified experts are often too expensive for a small business budget.

Our team of consultants offers an affordable and professional solution to this common dilemma.

Whatever your challenge, a SBDC consultant is ready to meet with you, one-on-one, to help you launch your business, discuss your existing business plan, or help you develop the strategies you need to meet your goals.

Our consulting services are offered free of charge and your information is always confidential. You'll not only save money on hiring high-priced professional experts, you'll also find ways to increase revenues and boost your bottom line.

We can offer a consultant who is uniquely qualified to help you create an effective strategy. Our consultants have expertise in:

Accounting                                                  Agribusiness Assistance

Bookkeeping                                               Business Plan Development

Capital Acquisition                                       Clean Technology

Computing Applications                               Customer Service

e-Commerce                                               Energy Efficiency

Environmental Management Issues               Feasibility Analysis

Financing and Loan Packaging                     Financial Analysis

Franchising                                                  Government Marketing

Home-based Business                                 Human Resources

International Trade                                      Legal Issues

Management                                               Manufacturing

Marketing and Advertising                           Market Research

Minority Business Development                   Product Development/Engineering

Public Relations                                           Personnel

Retailing                                                      Regulatory Assistance

Strategic Planning                                        Taxes

Technology Commercialization                     Women’s Business Issues

Worker Health and Safety Issues