Assisting Your Business
10 Steps to Starting Up
A quick, 10 step guide for business start ups published by the Lawrenceville Corporation. Focused on startups in Lawrenceville but also has other helpful links.
Lawrenceville Corporation
Contact: Rachel Webber, Business District Manager
(412) 621-1616 x 102
rachel@lawrencevillecorp.com
10 Steps to Starting Up
Duquesne University SBDC
The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost, confidential consulting services and training workshops for small businesses and those who are thinking of starting a business in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne University – SBDC
(412) 396-6233
Duquesne SBDC
Entrepreneur’s Guide
A resource for anyone interested in starting a business in Pennsylvania. It clearly outlines the information you need: writing a business plan, financing your business, choosing a site, registering your business name, laws, regulations and licenses, general tax information, tax credits and incentives.
State of PA, Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
1 (833) 722-6778
DCED Starting a Business
Incubator Complex
An economic development tool designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services. The incubator’s main goal is to produce successful firms that will leave the program financially viable and freestanding.
Riverside Center for Innovation
Contact: Juan Garrett, Executive Director
(412) 322-3523
mtm@riversidecenterforinnovation.com
Riverside for Innovation
Mentoring
SCORE mentors will help you start and grow your business through FREE and confidential business advice online and in person. See the accompanying link for further information.
Pittsburgh SCORE
(412) 395-6560
Pittsburgh Score Mentors
Geographic Restriction: Western PA
Peer to Peer Mentoring Roundtables
A dynamic forum, consisting of moderated roundtable discussions limited to 12 women business owners within non-competitive industries. Roundtables are held the second Thursday of each month from 8:30 -10:30 a.m. at the Howe-Childs Gate House at Chatham University’s Shadyside Campus. Cost is $500 for the year (12 roundtables).
Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship Chatham University
(412) 365-1253
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Roundtables
Small Business Basics Workshop
Workshop for women interested in starting a business or expanding their current business. Experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing, and legal issues. Offered twice a year (fall and spring).
Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship Chatham University
(412) 365-1253
Small Business Basics Workshop
Start-Up Consulting
RCI partners with the local Small Business Development Centers and S.C.O.R.E. in assisting business start-ups and entrepreneurs plan their business strategy, get financing, get working space, and get started.
Riverside Center for Innovation
(412) 322-3523
Riverside Center for Innovation
Understanding the Economic Market
A solid understanding your target market and current economic conditions is key to your business growth and success. Here you will find a collection of resources providing free access to business and economic statistics collected by the U.S. Government.
Small Business Administration
Pittsburgh SBA District Office
(412) 395-6560
SBA.gov
University of Pittsburgh SBDC
The mission of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh is to grow the economy of Western Pennsylvania by providing entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build successful businesses.
University of Pittsburgh SBDC
(412) 648-1542
PITT SBDC