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The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center at Temple University is part of a nationally accredited program that provides educational training, business resources, and experienced no-cost, confidential consulting to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties. The Pennsylvania SBDC has a statewide network of 15 centers and outreach locations to serve small businesses since 1979 and are fully accredited by America’s SBDC.

The Temple SBDC office at main campus is open for walk-ins Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Our staff is available by phone or email Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meetings with consultants are by appointment only.

SBDC recognized as top-performing center in PA

Temple University SBDC recognized as top-performing center in PA

Staff and consultants of the Temple University Small Business Development Center were recently honored at the annual PASBDC Growth Conference held at Penn State University in State College.

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BOOST : Business Owner Operations and Scaling Training!

Applications are now open for BOOST: Business Owner Operations and Scaling Training!

BOOST is a 12-week program for first year business owners who want to build stronger operations and grow their companies.

BOOST meets virtually on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM, running from March 26 through June 10, 2026.

Through interactive virtual sessions, personalized coaching, and practical skill-building exercises, you'll develop the core competencies needed to manage and scale your business effectively. This program is ideal for entrepreneurs who have launched their ventures and are now facing the real-world challenges of running day-to-day operations, managing resources, and positioning their businesses for long-term success. 

To apply for the program, complete the brief application at the link below.

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How We’ve Helped Small Businesses in 2024

1,594

Clients Served

+54M

Capital Funding

55

New Business Starts

Perrystead Dairy

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Small Business Resources

This document is updated regularly with small business funding opportunities, SBDC partners, and upcoming webinars.

Cooperative Agreement

The Temple SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources/. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. 

Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282. 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.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Temple SBDC at 1801 Liacouras Walk, Alter Hall 739, Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-204-7282, email address: sbdc@temple.edu. 

The Temple University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small
Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.

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