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Are you ready to take the next step in your career but not sure which companies would be a good fit for you? It’s time to do your research. But what is the most effective way to learn about a company? You might look at the company website, check out their social media feeds, or look for […]

Center for Hospitality Resilience and Center of Digital Transformation for Small Business will offer statewide assistance to small businesses affected by the pandemic PHILADELPHIA, July 8, 2020 — In March, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still in its infancy, Maura Shenker, director of Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), said that the role of […]

Temple outreach center continues to help businesses in wake of COVID-19 pandemic PHILADELPHIA, June 17, 2020 — For small business owners, the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can be intimidating, and that’s not just because it’s one of the largest U.S. stimulus programs in history. Its website is extensive. The application is exhaustive. Finding […]

In this time of being apart from our friends and colleagues, innovation and connectedness have become integral to our mental well-being. That was the idea behind “Working Together Alone – Struggles and Advice for Remote Workers with our MBA/MS Students,” a discussion led by the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) at the Fox School […]

This is the third time we’ve checked in with Nasir Mack, Meredith Orme and Robert Zurzolo, three Fox students who were among the first to participate in the school’s new Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Core Curriculum. Now juniors, the group reflects on their experience at Fox, the trends they are into and what they […]

The Department of Accounting continues its curriculum innovation to meet the changing needs of the accounting industry. As firms begin to incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, students must have the foundational knowledge and technical skills to meet the new expectations in the profession.  “Today’s accounting students need to be able to use […]

It’s the morning of Sunday, March 15. For Maura Shenker and her colleagues at Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), it’s the end of what’s been… a week. “Normally, in a month, we get about 140 folks reaching out for different reasons. In just over a week though, we had more than 300 and […]

In recognition of Black History Month, we interviewed one of our incubator tenants, Stephan Reeves of Montage Diversity, which offers, among other services, diversity and inclusion consulting. Q: Can you tell us about the mission of Montage Diversity and its work with MBEs? A: As stated in our core values, one of the components that […]

Did you know that the average American internet user visits up to 138 different websites each day? For small business owners, a website can act as the around the clock representative of your sales, marketing and customer service efforts. In an increasingly digital world, websites have become more important than ever. But trends in web […]

November 19th 2019 – Students, SBDC staff, and guests gathered to celebrate the successful completion of the 10-week entrepreneurial success workshop series (ESWS). The evening began with mingling amongst the attendees while enjoying refreshments. Afterwards, each student delivered their business pitch to a panel of judges for fresh feedback. Judges from this series included Israel […]

“Temple Small Business Development Center and Warrior Rising Launch “Small Business Special Forces Incubator““ Ambler, PA, Fall 2019 – A print maker, a health and wellness coach, a cardboard manufacturer sit in a classroom among other classmates with two major things in common; all are veterans and all are entrepreneurs ready to grow their business. […]

Karl Kraus has some general advice for entrepreneurs just starting out on their road to creating a new business. “Define what you are offering, who your market is and what value your business offers to the customer,” said Kraus, Senior Business Specialist and Manager of Temple’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Ambler Campus. “Draw up […]

‘City Announces Recipients of StartupPHL Venture Grants’ Originally published here by the Department of Commerce, July 25, 2019 The Philadelphia Department of Commerce and its StartupPHL initiative announced the recipients of the StartupPHL Venture Program, which aims to support startup companies run by entrepreneurs from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The StartupPHL Venture Program provides […]

June 18th 2019- Students, SBDC staff, and guests gathered to celebrate the successful completion of the 10-week entrepreneurial success workshop series (ESWS). The evening began with a reception and mingling amongst the attendees. Afterwards, each student delivered their business pitch to the panel of judges for feedback. The judges represented different lending institutions; Coston Cobbs […]

On May 18, The Temple Small Business Development (SBDC) Construction Management Series graduates, families, teachers, and staff gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the nine month series. The students spent nearly every Saturday in a classroom learning and developing skills practiced by industry professionals. Some topics included: blue-print reading, OSHA regulations, quantity take-off & cost […]