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. […]
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Expert Training Available Through Florida SBDC Network
Did you know that the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network provides no- or low-cost educational training that covers current and practical topics ranging from basics to advanced business skills? Whether you are looking […]
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Portal Opens April 8
Live venue operators affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will have an opportunity to apply for a grant to help them get back on their feet starting April 8. The Small Business Administration (SBA) will open […]
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Design Thinking Method Leads To Creative Solutions For Business Owners
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges for small businesses. Owners have had to exercise their flexibility to pivot, rebound and recover, and new and improved business practices have subsequently occurred. Restaurants began offering curbside pick up […]
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Long-Term Recovery Solutions for Minority-Owned Businesses
The coronavirus pandemic has created repercussions across the global community, and business owners are still reeling. To study the impacts of the virus on Florida’s small businesses, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, […]
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Help Us Celebrate National SBDC Day Wednesday, March 17!
On Wednesday, March 17th the Florida SBDC Network will celebrate the fifth annual national SBDC Day. You’re invited to help us celebrate this special day! What is SBDC Day? SBDC Day is a national, collective […]
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Business Owners Planning Now for $15 Minimum Wage Rate
During the November election, voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to raise Florida’s minimum wage. The amendment will increase the wage to $10 an hour starting Sept. 30 and lead to annual incremental increases until […]
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After the Pivot: Eight Suggestions from Experts
Businesses’ flexibility demonstrated during the pandemic can also sustain long-term growth. Due to the global pandemic, companies altered the direction of their products and services to maintain or improve revenue. The popular term for this […]
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Key Updates Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
Congress recently reauthorized funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act). Though many guidelines are the same as when the program […]
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Updated: Hurricane Sally Small Business Recovery Information
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 Sally apply for disaster loans and with other […]
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