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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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Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, January 20, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, January 20, 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]

Federal Government Contracting 101, Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, January 25, 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]

What You Need to Know to Start a Business, Tuesday, February 08, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, February 08, 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]

Magical Mystery Tour of Marketing Your Business, Thursday, February 10, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, February 10, 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 - Online, Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, February 15, 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]

Subcontracting & Teaming, Thursday, February 17, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, February 17, 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]

SEO Strategies to Improve Your Google Rankings, Thursday, February 24, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, February 24, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Search engine optimization (SEO) is a major component of online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop… [read more]

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Thursday, January 27, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, January 27, 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 to… [read more]

Woman/Minority & Veteran Certification, Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, February 22, 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 to… [read more]

Building the Ultimate Business Plan, Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, March 15, 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, Thursday, March 24, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, March 24, 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, Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, March 29, 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 to… [read more]

Lo Que Necesita Saber para Iniciar un Negocio - en Español, Tuesday, March 08, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday, March 08, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTopic: Start-up Assistance Si tienes una idea, ahora necesitas saber cómo empezar. Esta clase cubre todos los conceptos básicos que… [read more]

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business, Thursday, March 17, 2022

Where: OnlineWhen: Thursday, March 17, 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]

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Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Highlands, Hardee, DeSoto, Polk, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota Counties

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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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