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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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Get Your Business Out of the Comfort Zone

Get Your Business Out of the Comfort Zone

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March 2, 2018
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4 Keys to Success in Government Contracting

4 Keys to Success in Government Contracting

Blog, Featured News, Government Contracting
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February 13, 2018
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Fifth Third

Fifth Third Foundation Announces Strengthening Our Communities Fund Award Recipients

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February 2, 2018
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Press Release

Florida SBDC at USF Announces New Cybersecurity Service

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January 24, 2018
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Press Release

Florida SBDC at USF administers more than $7.5 million in small business Bridge Loans

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January 16, 2018
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Choosing the Right Freight Forwarder

Choosing the Right Freight Forwarder

Blog, Featured News, International Trade
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December 21, 2017
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Shop small is world-wide effort

Shop Small is World-Wide Effort

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December 15, 2017
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How to Get Your Business Through the Slow Season

How to Get Your Business Through the Slow Season

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December 13, 2017
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Move Over Food Trucks! Pop-Up Retail on the Scene

Move Over Food Trucks! Pop-Up Retail on the Scene

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December 4, 2017
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Customer Service Rule #1: Never Try to Educate an Upset Customer

Customer Service Rule #1: Never Try to Educate an Upset Customer

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November 22, 2017
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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 War, 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.

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