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Learn the Basics of Business

Learn what makes a successful. Create your own business model canvas to visualize what your business could look like.

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Market Research and Creating a Value Proposition

Discover the trends that are moving your industry and how you can capitalize on them. You will also learn how to properly identify your competition and customer demographics.

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Marketing, Sales, and Managing Your Team

Learn the skills you need to craft a message that allows your brand to stand out from the competition. You will also learn how to develop a marketing plan that allows you to attract, nurture, and convert customers to grow your business.

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Finance and Accounting

Financial management is the lifeline of your business. Get a crash course in understanding financial statements and how they impact your business decisions.

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Write Your Business Plan and Create Your Pitch Deck

Develop a detailed business plan and pitch deck to outline your goals.

 Application submissions for the third session of the SBDC BizAccelerator is closed. 

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Funding support and resources are provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; and in part through support from Gannon University and other sources. All services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 814-871-7232 at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All services extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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