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50 Years of Supporting Florida’s Small Business Dreamers

50 Years of Supporting Florida’s Small Business Dreamers

Blog, Growing Your Business, Starting a Business
Fifty years ago, something special started right here in Florida. Back in 1976, at the University of West Florida, a small idea took root…to give small business owners the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to succeed. That…
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February 23, 2026
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Why is Starting a Business So Hard?

Why is Starting a Business So Hard?

Blog, SBDC News, Starting a Business
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May 25, 2022
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Company Owner Connects with Community to Grow Business

Company Owner Connects with Community to Grow Business

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May 24, 2022
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Growth Keeps Promotional Product Business Buzzing

Growth Keeps Promotional Product Business Buzzing

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May 19, 2022
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Mobile Detailing Business Driven to Success

Mobile Detailing Business Driven to Success

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May 19, 2022
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Commercial cleaning business lands $500,000+ in contracts

Commercial cleaning business lands $500,000+ in contracts

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May 17, 2022
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Wanda Barton, Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services Named 2022 SBA State of Florida Woman Business Owner of the Year

Wanda Barton, Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services Named 2022 SBA State of Florida Woman Business Owner of the Year

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May 10, 2022
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When Starting a Business, What Comes First?

When Starting a Business, What Comes First?

Blog, Business Plans, Buying a Business, SBDC News, Starting a Business
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May 2, 2022
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Software development firm breaks through with contracting

Software development firm breaks through with contracting

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April 11, 2022
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Employee Retention Becomes Top Priority for Businesses

Employee Retention Becomes Top Priority for Businesses

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March 30, 2022
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Army veteran opens woman-owned construction contracting business

Army veteran opens woman-owned construction contracting business

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March 24, 2022
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