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Where Small Businesses Can Go for Help
(Pennsylvania)
Where can I obtain information or go for assistance?
For the aspiring business owner, there are numerous resources available that can
help walk you through the entire process. Today, you can find a wealth of
information online that will point you in the right direction. Other resources
include libraries and government agencies including the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA). The SBA also funds local counseling, training and
information services available through organizations such as the Service Corps
of Retired Executives (SCORE), Business Information Centers (BICs) and Small
Business Development Centers (SBDC).
The following information is a partial list of resources for the aspiring
business owner:
Entrepreneurial Assistance Office of the Department of Community and Economic
Development
1-800-280-3801
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network:
State Director's Office
Vance Hall
3733 Spruce Street
Fourth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: (215) 898-1219
FAX: (215) 573-2135
Small Business Development Center at Duquesne University
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Rockwell Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Telephone: (412) 396-6233
FAX: (412) 396-5884
Small Business Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Katz Graduate School of Business
Bellefield Hall
Room 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 648-1544
FAX: (412) 648-1636
Small Business Development Center at St. Vincent College
St. Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Telephone: (724) 537-4572
FAX: (724) 537-0919
Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) of the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development
Forum Building
Room 374
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone: (717) 783-5700 or 1-800-280-3801
Pittsburgh District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Room 1128
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: (412) 395-6560
FAX: (412) 395-6562
Business Information Center (BIC) (sponsored in part by the North Side Civic
Development Council and the U.S. Small Business Administration)
Riverside Commons
Innovation Center
700 River Avenue
Suite 510
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Telephone: (412) 322-6441
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) of the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh District Office
Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Room 1122
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: (412) 395-6560
FAX: (412) 395-6562
What are the next steps once you have completed your research and business
plan?
After you have gathered your research, put all the pieces together and completed
your business plan, it is time to turn your dream into reality. The wise thing
to do is to have someone review your business plan before you put it into
action. It is very important to fine-tune your business plan so that there are
no lingering issues. Once you have covered all the bases in your business plan,
then it is time to move ahead! Depending on your circumstances, you may need to
go to the bank, a government agency or a local development company for
financial assistance. The best advice is to be prepared and do your homework
ahead of time.
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