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Florida SBDC at University of South Florida

Emerging and existing business owners in the 10-county Tampa Bay region seek out the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida for the confidential no-cost consulting, training, and market research and information they need to grow and succeed.

Our professional consultants provide expertise in areas that are vital to owning and operating a successful business, including: strategic market research; market expansion and revenue growth; business, strategic, and marketing plan development; access to capital and loan packaging assistance; financial analysis and assessment; accounting systems and financial literacy; and feasibility analysis and start-up assistance.

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Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves… [read more]

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM It's no myth... women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process… [read more]

Magical Mystery Tour of Marketing Your Business, Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Marketing and Sales You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics… [read more]

Cash Flow vs Profitability, Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Cash Flow Management Understanding the difference between cash flow and profitability can prevent the number one reason businesses fail… [read more]

Federal Government Contracting 101, Thursday, May 26, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Government Contracting Ready.set.sell to the federal government! This workshop provides information on registering with the federal government, how to… [read more]

Subcontracting & Teaming, Thursday, June 30, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Government Contracting For many small businesses, entry into government contracting will or should begin as a subcontractor. This seminar… [read more]

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, May 19, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTopic: Access to Capital Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar… [read more]

What You Need to Know to Start a Business, Thursday, June 09, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, June 09, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMTopic: Start-up Assistance You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how… [read more]

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business, Thursday, July 14, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Marketing and Sales Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.… [read more]

Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM Business planning is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your existing business. It serves… [read more]

Federal Government Contracting 101, Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Government Contracting Ready.set.sell to the federal government! This workshop provides information on registering with the federal government, how to… [read more]

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Thursday, July 28, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM It's no myth... women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process… [read more]

Magical Mystery Tour of Marketing Your Business, Thursday, August 11, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Marketing and Sales You know why your business rocks. Does anyone else? Take this class to uncover the characteristics… [read more]

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, July 21, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Access to Capital Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar… [read more]

What You Need to Know to Start a Business, Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Start-up Assistance You've got the idea. Now you need to know how to get on your way. From how… [read more]

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Florida SBDC Network

The Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s lead host institution. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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