Website Optimization Webinar - WOW!

This 90-minute Webinar is designed for businesses with Websites that need tweaks, redesigns, or online marketing plans. Its goal is to give participants a foundational understanding of the basic concepts, terminology and functionality of traditional online marketing elements.

After the Webinar, each participant will receive a report which will provide results from the analysis of their Website's structural design. The report will highlight areas where the Website could be edited to better meet the technical criteria of the traditional search engines. The report is intended to assist the business owner in the development of an action plan for the Website, with changes being made through your company's internal staff or through an outsourced Web developer.
 
Upon completion of the Webinar, each participant will receive their customized WOW report within 14 days via email, along with one hour of free consultation to review the report findings with an SBDC consultant.

Where: Simultaneous Web conference with telephone
When: May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.    
Cost: $199

To register, click here.

The First Step Webinar for Start-Up Businesses

This 2 hour Webinar (live, interactive, online workshop) provides an overview of SBDC client services and learning resources. It also introduces topics relevant to all small businesses during their start-up phase.

The Webinar will also introduce and discuss a business concept outline. A business concept outline summarizes a business concept onto ten PowerPoint slides that communicate the essential information needed to assess the business concept.

Where: Simultaneous Web conference with telephone
When: May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $0

To register, click here.

The New Multi-Generational Workforce - Challenges and Opportunities

Presented by Amy Beamer, COO, Pavone and Kristina Jacoby, Employment Manager, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts

This session will focus on the multiple generations in your workplace and how to close the gap.  Are your employees younger than your own children? Learn about how to handle the challenges but take advantage of the opportunities at the same time. Discussion points will include:

• Managing your workforce as a whole
• Understanding the multiple generations in your workplace
• Who are they
• What they expect

Where: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, 3211 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
When: May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: $15.00

To register, click here.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Proposal Preparation Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is to help small businesses understand the kinds of projects that are funded under SBIR/STTR and the agencies that participate and their nuances. It will also provide basic advice on how to write a proposal to get SBIR/STTR funding. Opportunities to team with universities and Federal laboratories on SBIR/STTR proposals will also be discussed.

Where: STEM Building, Delaware County Community College, 901 Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063

When: May 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free - however, registration is required by May 21. Contact the Delaware Valley Community College at 610-723-1229.

This seminar is co-sponsored by: The Widener Small Business Development Center, The Delaware County Community College Small Business Solutions Center, and The Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Doing Business with the GSA (General Services Administration)

What is the GSA Federal Supply Schedule Program?

This FREE workshop will discuss:

• How to submit an offer
• The evaluation and contract award process
• How to successfully market your products and services

Who Should Attend?  All existing companies supplying a service or commercial product.

Presenter: Helena Koch, General Services Administration (GSA)
Co-sponsor: General Services Administration (GSA) .
 

Where: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, 3211 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
When: May 26 from 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $0

To register, click here.

Moving Up in State Government Contracting

Learn the next steps in state government contracting. What are the agencies you should be targeting? How do you make contact? Learn the requirements of a successful state government contractor.

Co-sponsor: Lehigh University SBDC
 

Where: Tek Park, 9999 Hamilton Boulevard, Breinigsville, PA 18031
When: May 27 from 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $0

To register, call Lehigh University SBDC at (610) 758-3980 or click here.

Certification Made Simple

This workshop is offered monthly. It guides participants through the application process for state certification as either a Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE). It is presented by Curtis Burwell of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (BMWBO).

Where: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, 3211 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
When: June 1 from 9:00 a.m. - noon
Cost: $0

To register, click here.

Business Planning: A Series of 4 Workshops

The Business Planning Workshop Series contains the following four workshops:

June 3 - Business Plan for Success
June 10 - Marketing your Product, Service, and Company
June 17 - Financial Management
June 24- Financing the Business and Feasibility Decisions

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA
When: June 3, 10, 17, and 24
Cost: $60 for the series, or $20 for each individual workshop

For more information on the entire series, or to register, click here.

Business Planning (Part I) - Business Plan for Success

This is the first workshop of the Business Planning Workshop Series that begins on June 3 and runs through June 24. Registration is available for each workshop or for the entire series.

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

When: June 3 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per workshop

Click here to register and for information on this workshop.

The First Step: How to Start and Operate a Small Business

If you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, this workshop is for you. In fact, even if you have started your business and are realizing that you missed a few things, this workshop is still right for you.

This workshop will provide an overview of the things you need to know and the skills you need to have to manage a small business. Subjects include: legal and accounting issues, organization, and management. The workshop offers you the opportunity to practice networking with other entrepreneurs. Existing business owners can use this workshop as a "checkup" on their operations. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Small Business Assistance Center.

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

When: June 8 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00

To register, click here.

The Basics of Government Marketing Webinar

This Webinar covers the first steps a small business owner needs to take to prepare for doing business with the Federal and Pennsylvania State Governments. It also includes an overview of the codes and registrations.

Where: Webinar with simultaneous teleconference
When: June 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $0

To register, click here.

Business Planning (Part II) - Marketing Your Product, Service and Company

This is the second workshop of the Business Planning Workshop Series that begins on June 3 and runs through June 24. Registration is available for each workshop or for the entire series.

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

When: June 10 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per workshop

Click here to register and for information on this workshop.

Business Planning (Part III) - Financial Management: Projections and Statements

This is the third workshop of the Business Planning Workshop Series that begins on June 3 and runs through June 24. Registration is available for each workshop or for the entire series.

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

When: June 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per workshop

Click here to register and for information on this workshop.

Business Planning (Part IV) - Financing the Business and Feasibility Decision

This is the fourth workshop of the Business Planning Workshop Series that begins on June 3 and runs through June 24. Registration is available for each workshop or for the entire series.

Where: Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA

When: June 24 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per workshop

Click here to register and for information on this workshop.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read our newsletter. We appreciate your participation in the KU SBDC community.

Sincerely,

Ernie Post, Director
Kutztown University Small Business Development Center