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During this time of year, our team likes to reflect on the work our center does and the clients we serve. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to support the amazing small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community. We’ve been serving the people of Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, and Lower Bucks counties since 1983. Every year, […]

What do business analytics and playing classical guitar have in common?  While that sounds like the beginning of a joke with a cheesy punchline, the answer is, apparently, quite a lot.  “Music is so much about communication—presenting your ideas and getting that across to the listener,” says Gideon Whitehead, MSBA ’18. “In so many respects, […]

College undergraduate and graduate student resources, such as professional development, academic advising, and digital learning are an important part of the college experience. Graduating college students who don’t have relevant internship experiences can find themselves struggling to get their applications noticed by a hiring team. To help prepare students to navigate internship and career opportunities, […]

The 2021 holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner and there is no better way than to celebrate with some “Temple Made” gifts. Finding the perfect gift for the special people in your life is not always an easy task—but brands that Fox School students and alumni have created solve this issue. This holiday […]

This season, the Temple University Small Business Development Center has made it easier for you to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list and strengthen the vibrant small businesses in our area.

With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time for small businesses to kick their marketing into high gear. The holidays are a fantastic opportunity to increase sales and create life-long customer relationships. Take advantage of these marketing tips to promote your business this season. Deck the Halls of your store Decorating your store for the […]

Erika Tapp Duran is a consultant at the Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She works primarily with pre-venture and start-up businesses and teaches the BRIGHT business planning course and start-up programming. She brings over a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. We recently sat down with Tapp Duran to chat […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Every October, professionals around the U.S. commemorate the contributions, accomplishments and needs of differently-abled people in the American workforce. 

With 25+ years in higher education and the parent of a college senior, I have experienced first-hand how searching for jobs and internships can be a daunting task for students. However, with a strategy and an understanding of how to build a network, the process can be easier and more rewarding. The Fox School’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) […]

Juby George is an Indian food aficionado and self-taught chef with a passion for sharing his amazing cuisine with the community. He came to the Temple SBDC in April of 2021 looking for help starting up his business Smell the Curry. Smell the Curry is an authentic Indian caterer that specializes in regional South and […]

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month—a month to celebrate the positive impact a diverse culture of people can have on society as a whole. Temple University and the Fox School of Business are committed to diversity and creating educational opportunities for students from all cultures and continents. In fact, the university welcomed its most ethnically […]

A timeless conundrum faced students as they returned to school this fall: Will I join a club or activity? If so, which ones? Anna Boykis, Class of 2024, is majoring in management information systems and is currently enrolled in the accelerated 4+1 master’s program. Boykis has been involved in many clubs and activities during her […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely reshaped how many of us work. While some have returned to the office, many are still working from home—at least part of the time. Remote work seems to be here to stay, so what can you do to make sure you and your employees are safe from potential cyber threats? […]

As small businesses continue to struggle in a post-pandemic world, digital transformation remains a critical component of success. Pennsylvania’s small businesses will now have the opportunity to improve their digital skills and expand their eCommerce business with the help of new digital programming from Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which is housed in […]

The Fox School staff advisor for the Association of Latino Professionals discusses the importance of diversity and guiding future business leaders.