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With the Wharton Small
Business Development Center, Penn has harnessed the knowledge
of some of the world’s savviest business thinkers for fledgling
entrepreneurs. During the past decade, the Center has helped more
than 20,000 small businesses and entrepreneurs, giving them access
to experts with first-hand knowledge on how to run a business.
Small business owners benefit from three main types of services:
information, consulting and courses.
 Center
helps big dreamers start small businesses
BY TRINH TRAN
Darnell Thomas (pictured),
a West Philadelphia native who runs a novelty socks and
hosiery company, says the SBDC helped him fine-tune
his business plan, matched him up with branding experts,
and gave him moral support. “They make sure
that you’re ready for the long-term, have access
to people with capital and planning, and (get) the hugs
when you need them,” Thomas says. > MORE
Easing Entrepreneurship
WSBDC helps local bike maker, DVD-rental company > MORE
Phat Chance
Wharton students help doughnut maker jump-start business. > MORE
Blossoming Relationship
The Wharton Small Business
Development Center matches local florist with student
consultant to yield a bouquet of new marketing ideas. > MORE
Sweet Salvation
Team of Wharton undergrads introduces machinery-maker to the delectable chocolate market. > MORE
Philly 100
Philadelphia 100 winners in 2002 find high growth in downturn. > MORE
Q&A with Therese Flaherty, Director of WSBDC > MORE
VIP: In the System
Wharton Venture Initiation Program helps student entrepreneurs plan and execute> MORE
VIP: Inspired by Tragedy
Wharton's Venture Initiation Program fledges de-mining firm and other aspiring entrepreneurs > MORE
VIP: Penn VIP participants enjoy business plan nurturing > MORE
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