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Helping Tampa Bay Businesses

Has your dream of owning a successful business turned into a nightmare? Often, entrepreneurs excel in their specific industries, but struggle to grasp some of the advanced operational and financial tasks that come with being a business owner. With pressure building to increase sales, create growth strategies, and manage an expanding workforce, it’s hard to know where to turn for help that won’t break the bank.

We’ve helped thousands of business owners get started and take their businesses to the next level. Read their stories to find inspiration.

No-cost, confidential consulting for your business

Confidential, no-cost consulting is available to all entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay region who want to grow their business. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, schedule your appointment with one of our certified consultants today using the “Schedule a Consultant” button in the top right corner of this page.

  • Increasing sales
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Professionally certified business consultants with knowledge and real-world business experience are available to help emerging and growing businesses design growth strategies and make better business decisions.

Consulting expertise focuses on areas vital to accelerating business growth, such as:

  • Market and revenue growth strategies
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Is your business struggling to recover from COVID-19 or in need of COVID-specific assistance? 

We have specialized services available to assist with COVID-19 business recovery. Request a consultant today for assistance in any of the following areas:

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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, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Full funding disclosure available at www.floridasbdc.org/funding-disclosures/. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.

All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or other funding partners.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. To request accommodation or language assistance, please contact Nelson Reyes, nreyes@usf.edu, 813.396.2700.

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