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ByGerri Detweiler Social media can be a great way for small business owners to connect with prospects and customers. Done right, it can make sales skyrocket. Some entrepreneurs have even built an...

As the flood waters recede from Hurricane Irma and Floridians across the state continue efforts to rebuild their homes and lives, many are left with this question: “Where is the help torebuild...

Study Conducted by America’s SBDC Reveals Insights into the Entrepreneurial Mindsets of Different Generations of Americans Americas SBDC recently partnered with the Center for Generational...

It takes money to make money. If your pockets are empty, its time to get creative. By: Meg C Hall Like it or not, starting a business requires some level of financial investment. Because bank loans...

By: Michael Myhre In 2016, more than 112 million tourists visited Florida shopping at our small businesses, eating at our restaurants and staying in our hotels ultimately supporting our local...

Statement inthe Congressional RecordBy Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen Chairman and Ranking MemberU.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, on...

On January 16th, our Nation will celebrate the life of one of the most respected leaders of our time who stood against inequalities: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Kings most important accomplishment...

Federal government contract awards continue to be a source of sustainment and growth for many Florida businesses, and a key economic driver in Florida. Last year (FY2015), Florida had the seventh...

Access to capital is the greatest challenge facing Florida small businesses, with 28 percent of respondents saying it was a problem, according to the Florida SBDC Networks most recent annual survey...

The percentage of minority-owned businesses increased by 36.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, making up 44.1 percent of all Florida businesses (see Figure 1), which proportionately represents more...