Small Business Success Stories

Local entrepreneur shares her story to help educate others of the dangers

In the age of high-speed technology and automated marketing, Florida SBDC at University of South Florida business consultants sometimes see entrepreneurs who are taken advantage of, due mostly to a lack of knowledge.

G.M.C. Painting, Inc. of Highlands County

When Greg Carr first started G.M.C. Painting, Inc. 12 years ago he realized how being a small business could contribute to the community as well as being a great opportunity to give back.

Boom Booms Guns & Ammo of Highlands County

When the real estate market went down, Jeri Canale decided to retire as a realtor and jump into something new. Canale made the unusual switch to start up and operate her very own gun and ammo shop.

Galleries On The Go of Pinellas County

Sara Mullins knows the struggle of being an active artist in today’s society, but she definitely breaks the starving artist myth.

J.T.D. Enterprises of Pasco County

J.T.D. Enterprises is a second generation, family-owned business of 35 years specializing in manufacturing tubing ensembles for sporting goods, tailgating, and defense industries.

Prestige Machine and Tools of Pinellas County

Industrial machinery is nothing new to mechanical engineer and business school attendee Andre Bonato. Since 15-years-old, he has been in touch with engineering and tooling equipment whether through welding, machining or the assembly line. He has always had a passion for manufacturing.