A no-cost education and network-building series designed to help gig and maker businesses scale and grow. Presented by the IEE’s PantherlabWorks.
Turn your gig maker business into a better business.
Each session with Made To Last, a panel of maker entrepreneurs and industry experts will address business qualities you should consider to reach the next level of success as a small business owner. This program is presented by the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s PantherlabWorks.
February 18– March 4 / 10:00AM-12:00PM / Steel Rivers Council of Governments / 1705 Maple St, Homestead, PA 15120
Success
— TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 —
The focus is on creating and understanding the importance of accurate financial documents, including taxes, and understanding funding options.
Customer Engagement Strategies
— TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 —
Experts will explain the importance of engaging customers in all environments, whether talking with a customer at a craft fair, in your retail location or online. This session will discuss wholesaling as you grow.
Scaling Operations & Production
— TUESDAY, MARCH 5 —
The panel will highlight how to connect with manufacturing and distribution resources that take your business to the next step.
Made To Last BENEFITS
- Expert Guidance: Gain insights from experienced maker entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- No-Cost: Valuable business education without capital investment.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other gig and maker business owners to share experiences and build a supportive community.
- Customized Strategies: Develop tailored strategies to enhance your business operations and financial management.
- Enhanced Customer Engagement: Learn effective online and in-person customer engagement techniques
- Scalability: Acquire knowledge on scaling production and building a competent team to support business growth.
Made To Last OUTCOMES
- Strategic Clarity: Define a clear business strategy and understand your financials to drive success.
- Improved Customer Relations: Implement effective customer engagement strategies to boost satisfaction and loyalty.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhance production processes and team management for better scalability.
- Business Growth: Achieve a higher level of business success through practical and actionable insights.
- Community Support: Build a network of peers and mentors for ongoing support and collaboration.
“I have gotten a lot of good information such as learning how to market oneself and the product(s) from all of the presenters over the course so far.”
– Made To Last participant
“Each week has been an opportunity to learn different aspects of owning/going into one’s own business.”
– Made To Last participant
“Learning from real makers that started out like us with similar lack of experience is valuable. I immediately put some of the things I learned to use and made more money more confidently.”
– Made To Last participant
Presented by the IEE’s PantherlabWorks
PantherlabWorks, the commercialization center of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) at the University of Pittsburgh, assists startups and business owners in the Pittsburgh region by providing product development-based consulting, educational workshops, and networking opportunities.