We are an outreach center of the Fox School of Business and the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University that has served Philadelphia and the surrounding communities since 1983. Our highly trained and experienced staff provides start-up and small businesses with professional knowledge and assistance. Our mission is to help small businesses grow and succeed.
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Events
Pitching Your Business Part 1: Creating Your Pitch
August 13
Powerful SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs Workshop
August 15
Etsy E-Commerce Series: Photography for your Etsy Shop
August 16
Website Planning Series: Let’s Get Users to Your…
August 16
WordPress for Beginners 3: Building Your Site Part…
August 16
Fighting Food Insecurity & Empowering Independent Businesses through…
August 17
Etsy E-Commerce Series: Etsy Search and SEO
August 18
Pitching Your Business Part 2: Pitch Practice
August 20
News
From August 4, 2022
Black Business Month shopping guide
From August 3, 2022
SBA Administrator Guzman Visits Temple University SBDC to Discuss PADTEP Program & Meet Pennsylvania Small Business Owners
From July 28, 2022
Using Canva for Your small businesses
From July 14, 2022
Client Spotlight: Marc Faletti of Latchkey
From July 6, 2022
Client Spotlight: Esther Salata of Benesafe Solutions
From June 29, 2022
7 Digital Marketing Ideas for your Small Business
From June 15, 2022
An interview with SBDC International Programs Manager Blandine Chantepie-Kari
From June 2, 2022
Client Spotlight: Jen Tiberi of Jen Tiberi Handmade
From May 24, 2022
Promoting your small business on YouTube
From May 17, 2022
Client Spotlight: Yashanda Bennett of Prolific Designs 3
From May 5, 2022
Temple SBDC Wins Big at Statewide Awards
From April 28, 2022
Client Spotlight: Ben and Nelson of True Places
From April 14, 2022
Temple SBDC provides business services when and where you need them most
From April 4, 2022
How to pitch your business
From March 22, 2022
Client Spotlight: Tianyi & Tara of Woosa Bubble Tea
From March 14, 2022
An interview with SBDC Senior Financial Analyst Lisa Bristow
Media Mentions
via ActiveRain on Jan. 17, 2022
Why you should start a business in Philadelphia
via Generocity on Nov. 5, 2021
RealLIST Impact: Meet 45 Philadelphia-area leaders whose work makes a difference
via MarylandToday on Nov. 4, 2021
Terp Entrepreneur Lands a ‘Big Deal’
via Technical.ly Philly on Nov. 2, 2021
Events Roundup: Give thanks for this slate of November tech and startup events in Philly
via Technical.ly Philly on Oct. 8, 2021
Temple’s Small Business Development Center can help your biz cross the digital divide
via Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 24, 2021
How small businesses can survive another COVID-19 lockdown
via Technical.ly Philly on Jul. 28, 2021
PGW and Temple SBDC are looking for energy-minded entrepreneurs for their Innovation Lab
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
Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Temple University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282. 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.
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 1510 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121, 215.204.7282.
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.
