SBDC Resources

The Clarion University SBDC offers many resources to provide business owners with information associated with consulting, research, and training. For more information about the SBDC, clickhereto sign up for our mailing list.

Consulting Resources

Start Your Business

Business Plan Narrative Template (Word)Explain the business and all operations in detail using this template.

Business Plan Financial Projections Template (Excel)Make financial projections for the future of the business using this template.

Personal Financial Statement Form (PDF)Use this form to apply for funding through the SBA.

Grow Your Business

International BusinessLearn how the SBDC can help you explore international markets.

Technology AssistanceLearn how the SBDC can help you incorporate technology into your everyday operations.

Environmental Management AssistanceLearn how the SBDC can help your business become more environmentally friendly.

Government MarketingFind resources that can help you sell to federal or state governments.

Business Continuity AssistanceLearn how the SBDC can help your business survive through possible interruptions and natural disasters.

Nine Steps to Hiring Your First EmployeeLearn the key steps to start hiring employees

Training Resources Within Our Network

The PASBDC Seminar Scheduleis a calendar of all state-wide small business training seminars.

Other Online Learning Opportunitiesinclude several topics that are crucial to many areas of small businesses, including strategic planning, marketing, tax compliance, and business plan development. Services are available 24/7 at no cost.

Clarion University's Continuing Education Department (Venango Campus)has a broad range of non-credit personal, professional, and business training opportunities for the local and regional community.

The SBA Online Learning Center提供各种免费的在线和self-paced training courses.

Research Resources

The SBDC offers research on industries, financials, and more from a variety of databases including the following:CultureGrams,IndustriusCFO,First Research, Alteryx, Hoovers, SBDCNet, Data Axle, PaSDC, Mergent Online, EBSCOHost, Lexis Nexis, Clarion University Library, ProQuest,andDun&Bradstreet.For more information or for research from these resources,sign up as a clientand speak to one of our consultants.