Whether you are starting a new business or growing your existing business, it’s important to get advice from the experts.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program offers one-on-one counseling and is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and, in Florida, by some state universities, community colleges and counties. The SBDC network is headquartered at the University of West Florida. In addition to counseling, there are workshops on business planning, marketing, government contracting, finance, international trade and technology. SBDCs also help businesses apply for federal Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grants.
SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit, volunteer small business counseling association. Retired executives with experience in owning or operating a business provide advice and assistance on topics such as writing a business plan, buying and selling a business and managing cash flow. Most SCORE offices are open only on a part-time basis.
National Entrepreneur Center The Disney/SBA National Center includes a Business Information Center, the offices of the UCF SBDC and training facilities. It also assists in locating venture capital and other financing as well as developing business plans. Small Business Administration, Florida Offices North Florida District Office Florida Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) State Director's Office Florida Atlantic University Florida A & M University Florida Gulf Coast University Gulf Coast Community College University of South Florida University of Central Florida University of North Florida University of West Florida SBDC Specialized Programs Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) Defense Economic Transition Assistance (DETA) Office of International Programs Business Technology Commercialization (BTC) Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) |
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