State designated as Florida’s principal provider of small business assistance, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network stands ready to help small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia apply for disaster loans and with other […]
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Census Data Suggests Small Businesses Still Grappling with Inflation Challenges
Nearly 31% of Florida’s small businesses described their business’s current performance as excellent or above average in survey data captured at the beginning of the month. This data is just below the national average (31.5%) […]
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Proclamation Small Business Day at the Capitol
FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS DAY AT THE CAPITOL WHEREAS, the idea of the “American Dream” is firmly rooted in our country’s history, a core belief we uphold that each individual has the right and freedom to […]
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Research Shows Small Business Need Help On Capital, Trade, and Technology
The Florida SBDC Network commissioned a survey in August 2022 to better understand the business environment for our state’s small businesses. Florida’s small businesses have been through several years of unprecedented challenges and external pressures […]
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Opinion: This Holiday Season, Consider Shopping Small to Make a Big Impact
By: Greg Britton, State Director, Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as one of the strongest hurricanes to ever impact the United States, leaving […]
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Hurricane Ian: Small Business Resources
State designated as Florida’s principal provider of small business assistance, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network stands ready to help small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian apply for disaster loans and with other […]
Celebrate National SBDC Day on Wednesday, March 16!
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Florida SBDC Network will celebrate the sixth annual, national SBDC Day, and you’re invited to join in the celebration. What is SBDC Day? SBDC Day is a national, collective […]
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After the Pivot: Eight Suggestions for Success
Due to the global pandemic, companies altered the direction of their products and services to maintain or improve revenue. The popular term for this adjustment is “pivoting.” Such flexibility served businesses well, and owners will […]
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Florida SBDC Network Celebrates 45 Years of Helping State’s Small Businesses
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network nears half a century of service helping small businesses grow and succeed as it celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. In 1976, the Florida SBDC Network was […]
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Relief Program Will Launch Soon – Begin Preparing Application Now
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will launch its $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) beginning Monday, May 3 at noon EDT. Businesses may register beginning 9 a.m. EDT this Friday, April 30. […]
