Consulting is available to entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Florida and is provided by professionally trained and experienced SBDC Certified Business Analysts (CBAs). CBAs will help you:

• answer questions and discuss ideas
• identify problems and find solutions
• share knowledge and information
• provide advice related to virtually any area of business management

Consulting sessions are personalized, confidential and free of charge.

Areas of expertise include:

• Access to Capital & Loan Packaging
• Financial Analysis & Assessment
• Accounting Systems & Literacy
• Marketing Plan Development & Research
• Feasibility Analysis & Start-up Assistance
• Business Plan Development
• eCommerce/Website Development
• Succession & Strategic Planning
  
  Specialized Programs
  
• Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
• Selling to the Government
• International Trade
  
• Business Technology Commercialization
• Minority Programs & Assistance
• Veterans Business Outreach
• Small Business Resource Network
• State of Florida Office of the Small Business Advocate and Regulatory Advisory Council
• And more

Consulting can be done in one of our many offices throughout the state or on-line. You must register in order to receive business consulting. Registration is fast and easy. All our clients, their businesses, and related information are kept strictly confidential - we will not sell or provide your information to anyone without your permission.

What is On-Line Business Consulting?

Our on-line consulting includes email or video conferencing and web-based seminars and workshops.

What should I Expect?

You will apply for services from your computer over our secure web application. Your application will be forwarded to the SBDC region serving the county you select. Within three working days you will be contacted by that region SBDC. The SBDC may refer you to internet resources based on your stated needs. At some point, you might decide to enroll in a seminar at an SBDC facility or on-line training, spend time in an SBDC Business Resource Library, or visit the SBDC in person for advice. On-line business consulting is designed to be flexible yet similar to the traditional office-based consulting experience.

How do I get Started?

On-line business consulting services may vary from one local SBDC to another. Regardless of which region or services you need, the first step is to fill out the Electronic Request for Consulting. This on-line form will start your relationship with the Florida SBDC Network where you will find the most up-to-date resources for your business information needs.
CLICK HERE to Request Consulting