Florida SBDC Business Blog
FSBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development Director, Dr. Cynthia Johnson, earns Economic Development Finance Professional certification
CLEARWATER (January 30, 2014) – Dr. Cynthia Johnson, director of the FSBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development, received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). EDFP certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s […]
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Southland Dog Training Academy of Polk County
Vince Reina, owner of Southland Dog Training Academy in Lakeland, has been working with dogs since the early 80s. Over the years, he has learned key lessons that have made his business thrive. One of those lessons – seek advice elsewhere.
Read More →Regional Director co-authors financial literacy research
In “Financial Literacy and the Success of Small Businesses: An Observation from a Small Business Development Center,” published by Numeracy, Florida SBDC at USF Regional Director, Eileen Rodriguez, and Pearl Dahman, studied 14 small businesses in regards to their financial literacy. Businesses were surveyed to […]
Read More →Carol Johns receives Accredited Business Planning Advisor designation (ABPA)
Carol Johns has successfully attained the professional Accredited Business Planning Advisor designation (ABPA). Johns attended Accredited – Certified Business Planning Advisor training in Orlando in late 2013, and passed the required comprehensive credential exam. Johns is a certified business consultant for the Florida SBDC at […]
Read More →5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Can Overcome
When interviewing growth acceleration service clients about their business, Florida SBDC at USF certified business consultants ask, “What are your most important duties?” Typical responses include setting the strategic vision for the company, motivating personnel, establishing tactics to be used in the business, developing the […]
Read More →EzProducts doubles annual income in one year
EzProducts International, Inc. of Hardee County
00460In January of 2013, EzProducts International, Inc. (EzPi) owner, Dave Brown, moved his business and staff from a cramped 800 square foot site to a building with more than 2,400 square feet in Wauchula.
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