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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recently started accepting applications again after the U.S. government signed legislation extending the program. The new deadline for applications is August 8. Nearly $32 billion has been distributed to more […]
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