Open for Business

Expert help for your small business

This program is made possible by Allegheny County Economic Development

Free help for your small business

Running a small business is a lot to handle alone. The Open for Business Program connects you with experienced consultants in marketing, accounting, legal services, and more, at no cost to you.

You get one-on-one business guidance, access to proven strategies, and the opportunity to join a 12-month mentorship cohort.

What services does Open for Business offer?

    • Payroll

    • Tax Strategy & Document Prep

    • Bookkeeping

    • Projections

    • Personal Credit

    • Business Credit

    • Strategic Planning

    • Business Plan

    • Expansion Plan

    • Pivoting

    • Processes

  • Entity Formation

    Contract Review

    Operating Agreement

    Commercial Leases

    • Marketing Plans

    • Logos & Graphic Design

    • Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

    • Google Business Profile

    • Social Media Audit

    • Technology Tools

Meet the Consultants

Who can apply?

Existing small businesses and nonprofits in Allegheny County can apply to join the Open for Business Program.

To be eligible, your business must be located in one of the following areas: Avalon, Bellevue, Blawnox, Braddock, Braddock Hills, Carnegie, City of Clairton, Coraopolis, City of Duquesne, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, Glassport, Homestead, McKees Rocks, Millvale, Mt. Oliver, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pitcairn, Rankin, Sharpsburg, Stowe, Swissvale, Tarentum, Turtle Creek, Verona, Versailles, Wall, West Elizabeth, Whitaker, Wilkinsburg, or Wilmerding.

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