A manufacturing client partnered with the Florida SBDC at UCF to grow its international footprint. While the company had been exporting for over two decades, international sales only accounted for about 10% of total revenue. […]
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National Small Business Week is more than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity to support! Small businesses are the heart of our communities. They fuel our local economies, bring character to our neighborhoods, and create […]
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A startup manufacturing client in rural Florida approached the Florida SBDC at UWF with an ambitious vision: to establish a large-scale operation that would include significant capital investment in land, facilities, and specialized equipment. Over […]
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On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Florida SBDC Network will celebrate the ninth 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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Manufacturing has been on the rise in Florida in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2022 Florida saw the creation of the most new manufacturing establishments since 2002. […]
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As we flip the calendar to 2025, it’s time to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the opportunities that lie ahead. For many of us, New Year’s resolutions are a chance […]
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By: Greg Britton, State Director, Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network June 1 marked the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. As Floridians, we know this means stocking up on hurricane supplies, starting the […]
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On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Florida SBDC Network will celebrate the eighth 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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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 […]
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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