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Temple Small Business Development Center

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Black Business Month shopping guide

August is National Black Business Month, a month to celebrate the inventive and resilient Black-owned businesses in our community. This month is an important way to spread awareness and support for Black entrepreneurs. Only 2.4% of businesses are Black-owned, so it’s so important to support those businesses and provide resources and support to help raise […]

Using Canva for Your small businesses

Canva is a graphic design platform you can use to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, menus, and other visual content. You don’t need a graphic design background to make beautiful images with Canva, which makes it perfect for small business owners with limited resources. Canva is free to use, but also offers a professional […]

7 Digital Marketing Ideas for your Small Business

Marketing is essential in growing your business. But it can be hard to come up with ideas that fit into your busy schedule and tight budget. Here are seven digital marketing ideas you can use to promote your small business and build your brand presence online.   Optimize your website  Optimizing your website is critical to […]

An interview with SBDC International Programs Manager Blandine Chantepie-Kari

Blandine is the International Programs Manager for the Small Business Development Center. She has over 15 years of experience in international strategy and specializes in international trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction programs, and ecosystem building. She manages the ENRICH in the USA – European Network of Research and Innovation Centers and Hubs – program […]

Promoting your small business on YouTube

If your small business isn’t on YouTube, you’re missing out on a big opportunity to get lots of eyes on your brand. There are over two billion users on YouTube, and they watch over one billion hours of video every single day. It’s easy to set up an account and get started right away! Why […]

Temple SBDC Wins Big at Statewide Awards

Our team gathered together with SBDCs from around the state for the PASBDC Awards Dinner in Kutztown, where our center was recognized for its hard work over the past year. We took home seven awards showcasing our dedication to helping the entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community start, grow, and prosper. The center was […]

Temple SBDC provides business services when and where you need them most

Last month, Temple SBDC joined in the nationwide celebration of SBDC Day! We visited some of our partners across Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, and Lower Bucks counties to remind them of our services and introduce them to our new decentralized work plan! The pandemic has proven how important it is to be flexible, and we’re taking […]

How to pitch your business

You’ve come up with a great business idea. But now you have to talk about it. Many entrepreneurs find it challenging to explain their business in a concise and engaging way. Having a business “elevator pitch” is essential to your success. Whether you’re explaining your business to family and friends, potential partners, or investors, having […]

An interview with SBDC Senior Financial Analyst Lisa Bristow

Lisa is the Senior Financial Analyst for the Small Business Development Center. She handles the daily management of federally funded grants, budget tracking and reconciliations, financial reporting, and enforcing University and SBDC financial policies. Before she joined our team, she was the associate director of Graduate Student Events and Operations for the Fox Graduate Division, […]

Valentine’s Day gift ideas from small businesses

Show love to your favorite person this Valentine’s Day and support small businesses in the process. You can get a thoughtful and quality gift right in your neighborhood. Skip the superstore and opt for something a little more personal and a lot better for your community. Here are some small business gift ideas to get […]

An interview with senior business consultant John Ondik

John Ondik is a senior business consultant and instructor here at the Temple SBDC.  He is also the owner of the Ondik Group, a management consulting firm that has been advising businesses and government on strategy and operations since 2003. He was the former co-owner and CEO of Pathway Technologies, an engineering services firm in […]

PGW and Temple University’s Small Business Development Center choose ATP-PA, LLC and Metal Light to join Energy Innovation Lab

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 […]

Isabel Krome joins Temple Small Business Development Center Team

Isabel Krome joined the Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in 2021 and brings more than eight years of small business development experience. Her work has been wide-ranging, including business model planning, market research, business formalization, identifying and diversifying revenue streams, accessing capital, strategic planning, diversity certifications and more. Krome is particularly passionate about supporting […]

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