SBDC - Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh

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SBDC Consulting Request

  • Business Size:

    Disadvantaged small Minority-owned small
    Disadvantaged SBA 8(a) Other small
    Woman-owned small Large

    Business Type:

    Manufacturer or Producer Construction concern
    Service establishment Research & Development
    Retail dealer Not in Business
    Wholesale dealer Home Based
    Franchise? Yes SIC Code
    No

    Organization Type:

    Individual Partnership
    Corporation Other

     

    Ethnic Group:

    American Indian or Alaskan Native Pacific Islander / Native Hawaiian
    Black / African American White
    Hispanic Asian
    Other  

     

    Military Status:

    Non-veteran  
    Vietnam-era veteran Veteran
    Disabled Vietnam-era verteran Disabled Veteran
    Are you Handicapped? Yes No

    SBA Relationship:

    None Borrower
    Applicant COC
    8(a) Client 8(a) Surety Bond
    Surety Bond  

    In the last two years, have you ever received?

    Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Yes No

    Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Yes No

    Check the problem areas for which you seek assistance:

    Unknown International Trade
    Accounting & Records Inventory Control
    Business startup Marketing/Sales
    Business liquidation/sale Personnel
    Computer systems Sources of capital
    Engineering / R&D Technology
    Financial Analysis Other
    Government Procurement  
     

    Sales Volume:

    0 - $200,000 $500,000 - 1 million
    $200,000 - $500,000 over $1 million

    How did you learn of these counseling services :

    Unknown College/University
    Bank Politician
    Chamber of Commerce Other
    Client Word-of-Mouth

    Number of employees:

    Part Time Full Time

    Status:

    Unknown Exploring Business
    Starting Business In Business
    Date When Business started:

    Brief description of business:

    Legislators:

    US Congressman: District:
    State Senator: District:
    State Representative: District:
     

    I request management assistance from the Small Business Development Center. I agree to cooperate should I be selected to participate in surveys designed to evaluate SBA assistance services. I authorize SBA to furnish relevant information to the assigned management counselor(s) although I expect that information to be held in strict confidence by him or her. I further understand that any counselor has agreed not to:(1) recommend goods or services from sources in which he/she has an interest and (2) accept fees or
    commissions developing from this counseling relationship. In consideration of SBA's furnishing management or technical assistance, I waive all claims against SBA personnel, SCORE, SBDC and the University of Pittsburgh, SBI, and other SBA Resource Counselors arising from this assistance. Please note: The estimated burden for completing this form is 15 minutes per response. You will not be required to respond to this information collection if a valid OMB approval number is not displayed. If you have questions or comments concerning this estimate or other aspects of this information, please contact the U.S. Small Business Administration, Chief, Administrative Information Branch,
    Washington, DC 20416 and/or Office of Management and Budget, clearance Officer, Paperwork Reduction Project .
    Name and Title of Requester Date
     

 

 

 

SBDC Sponsors:

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

U.S. Small Business Administration

Spotlight

  • Pitt SBDC reaching out to 42nd District
    Date: 11/06/2008

    The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will partner with Pennsylvania Senator Wayne D. Fontana to offer monthly office hours in the 42nd District, which encompasses a large portion of the City of Pittsburgh and municipalities to the south and west of the city, beginning November 17.
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  • Greg Rice nationally recognized for his contributions to small business technology
    Date: 10/08/2008

    Greg Rice, a technology business consultant with the SBDC, was awarded the national Association of Small Business Development Centers’ 2008 State Star. Rice was recognized for his stand out performance and dedication to small business.
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  • Pitt SBDC recognized as minority & women resource center
    Date: 10/02/2008

    The IEE's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected to receive the MBE/WBE Resource Partner of the Year Award at the annual MEDWeek celebration being held at the Duquesne University Power Center on October 10. Congratulations to our team for their great work. And remember - SBDC services are available to assist all entrepreneurs at no cost, provided they meet state classifications for a small business.
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  • Ray Vargo interviewed in Pittsburgh Business Times
    Date: 09/26/2008

    Ray Vargo, director of the Pitt SBDC, discusses pioneering ways the SBDC is supporting minority and women-owned businesses.
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  • Lawrenceville girls gain confidence through tools and art
    Date: 09/18/2008

    A Pitt Small Business Development Center client spent the summer teaching young women to use tools and hone practical art skills, with the greater goals of giving them more confidence in math, science and everyday living.
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