We help small businesses launch, grow and thrive.
Here’s a snapshot of the Florida SBDC at USF’s service offering, upcoming trainings and featured stories.
Success Stories
“[The Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County] was amazing. Quick response. Fast. Answered every one of my questions without fail at all hours, it seemed like. It was a very, very easy transaction. I wish I knew about things like this before. I've been in business 10 years and I wish I would've known about this before. ”
Chris Belsha, owner — Freedom Motorcars
Small Business, Big Opportunities
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Upcoming Trainings
Business Certifications
Certification Gives Your Business Competitive Edge. If your business is 51 percent majority-owned by a woman, minority or veteran, certification could present opportunities for your business, but there is a process to becoming certified.
Featured Services
Starting Your Business
The Florida SBDC at USF can help make things seem less daunting, through our low-cost Start-Up Series.
Disaster Preparedness
Our professionally certified business consultants provide consulting at no cost, and training events to help you minimize losses and increase survivability when affected by natural and man-made disasters.
Government Contracting
Government contracting services provides confidential one-on-one no-cost consulting to help Florida businesses prepare, research and bid on government contracts..
Featured Consultants
Brad Owens
Business Consultant
Certified Profit Mastery
Areas of Consulting
Financial & Capital Access Assistance, Growth Acceleration Assistance
Janette Blanco
Business Consultant
Certified Profit Mastery, Strategic Management Performance System (SMPS)
Areas of Consulting
Government Contracting / Procurement Assistance, Business & Strategic Plan Assistance
Yolanda Cowart
Procurement Specialist and Consultant
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Areas of Consulting
Government Contracting / Procurement Assistance, Market / Sales Growth Assistance
Learn More
Visit the Florida SBDC at USF’s website for more information about their services, locations, and team.
(813) 396-2700 | staceyp1@usf.edu
Florida SBDC Network State Office
University of West Florida
220 West Garden Street, Ste. 302
Pensacola, FL 32502
p. 850.898.3479 t. 866.737.7232
info@FloridaSBDC.org
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