Small Business Development Center

There are 4.5 billion social media users. If your small business isn’t appearing on social, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to connect with your customers. Social media lets you build virtual networks and communities. It allows businesses to reach customers in authentic ways. And since its users are primarily young, educated, and wealthy, […]

The New Year is right around the corner! If you’re anything like our team, you’re probably ready to say good riddance to 2021 and hello to the New Year! If you haven’t already, now’s the time to set your resolutions. If you’re a small business owner, consider setting a few business-related resolutions for 2022. These […]

Two start-ups selected for small business incubator after pitch contest among energy entrepreneurs Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced that ATP-PA, LLC and Metal Light have been selected to join The Energy Innovation Lab, a small business incubator designed to empower energy entrepreneurs whose product or service ideas […]

There is still time to apply for a disaster loan through the Small Business Administration (SBA). These low-interest loans are available for small businesses damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida between August 31st and September 5th. Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 10th. Businesses of any size may borrow up to $2 million […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC) client Yoav Perry, owner and head cheesemaker of Perrystead Dairy, was recently featured in Food & Wine for his world-class cheeses. It would be no exaggeration to say the article was an absolute rave.  Perrystead Dairy is a Philadelphia creamery in South Kensington raising the bar on American original […]

From 2018-2019, DeHoratius, BBA ’17, MS ’21 worked at Temple’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as a graduate assistant and joined Temple’s SBDC as a business consultant in March 2020. She worked in the consulting field for the past few years but has extensive experience working in and with nonprofits, custom brokerage firms, market research […]

Karl Kraus is senior business consultant with the Small Business Development Center and manager of the SBDC location at Temple University’s Ambler Campus. In his work with the SBDC, he provides general business consulting and advising services to businesses in the Greater Philadelphia Region. His focus is on companies involved in manufacturing, new product and […]

On November 16th, Temple’s Small Business Development Center hosted a virtual workshop on using Facebook for business. The event was led by Jamie Shanker-Passero, associate director of Temple’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This workshop offers small businesses and entrepreneurs a chance to learn the basics of utilizing Facebook as part of their business strategy, […]

Maura Shenker is the director of Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Maura is a creative thinker, serial entrepreneur, coach and consultant who brings a wealth of professional experience and entrepreneurial excellence to her role in directing Temple’s SBDC. Before joining Temple University, Maura served as director of Saint Joseph’s University’s Centers for Professional […]

On Oct. 14 and 21, Temple’s Small Business Development Center hosted a virtual, two part pitch deck bootcamp event. The event was led by Erika Tapp, the Temple SBDC’s expert consultant on new business ventures and startups. This workshop offers small businesses and eager entrepreneurs a chance to learn the proper way to create a […]