SBDC - Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh

SBDC Services: Information Technology Program

We can help you reduce costs, increase efficiency and enhance services through a more effective use of technology. From manufacturing to service to retail, businesses of every size and industry can benefit from the expert advice and assistance of an experienced consultant. Contact us about our information technology program and learn how we can help you address your technology needs.

We will help you:

  • Align your technology with your business’ strategic plan
  • Receive an unbiased assessment of the hardware and software that will best suit your business needs
  • Enhance system protection and plan for the unexpected
  • Ensure that your information remains secure and accessible under all circumstances
  • Analyze industry solutions to achieve your business goals
  • Identify systems and vendors to integrate processes across departments and tasks
  • Reduce bottlenecks and improve business processes with your information systems
  • Review emerging technologies that can reduce stress for your employees and customers
  • Assess your current use of technology as it supports the goals of your business

We can help you identify the technology uses best suited to your goals and budget, with no bias toward selling products or giving you a more robust system than you need. Let us help you address your technology needs, big and small, and begin enjoying a more efficient business process today.

 

 

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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