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Woman-Owned Business

Woman-Owned Business

Business ownership offers flexibility; freedom

Having your own small business as a woman allows you to integrate childcare, family, meetings, exercise and social events, into your daily life. The Florida SBDC at USF provides resources to help women business owners grow and succeed. From registering your business to going after your first contract, our professionally certified business consultants are here to help you grow your business.

Our expert consultants at the Florida SBDC at USF can assist you with:

  • becoming a certified, woman-owned business
  • government contracting
  • growth acceleration services
  • import/export plans
  • marketing strategies
  • capital access for veterans

All of these services are available through no-cost, confidential consulting.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there grants available to open a woman-owned business?
    Typically, grants go to non-profit social service, larger research and educational institutions. However, there are woman-specific loans available through a variety of organizations. Schedule an appointment with a finance consultant today to find out more.
  • What resources are available for woman-owned small businesses?
    There are many resources available for women, including the Small Business Administration. There are also organizations available for women to network within, such as the Organization for Women in International Trade.

 

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Florida SBDC Network

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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