Consulting - Florida SBDC

Business Thrives with Personalized Healing, One Patient at a Time

My Direct Physician of Hillsborough County When Dr. Seetha Lakshmi opened My Direct Physician, a medical clinic in Tampa, she set out to offer something that felt lost in today’s fast-paced healthcare system—time, attention, and […]

Sweet Success: The Sweet Greek Brings Authentic Flavors to Milton

In charming downtown Milton, Florida, a culinary journey steeped in family tradition and ambitious spirit is unfolding with The Sweet Greek. Melissa Simpson owns this vibrant business that’s a celebration of heritage, hospitality, and the […]

From Navy Service to Culinary Success: The Journey of a Caribbean BBQ Restaurant

After retiring from the US Navy, Foday Sambolah and his wife decided to embark on a new adventure by purchasing a property with the intention of investing and flipping it. Foday, who had become a […]

Just Peachy Clean – FSBDC at DSC

Small business ownership can be demanding and requires “wearing many hats.” Even the most experienced and successful small business owners can struggle with handling everything alone, but finding the right counselors, partners, and especially peers […]

Sweet returns: How this entrepreneur created Guudy with health at the forefront

On many Miami mornings, Olivia Gonzalez is packing a cooler with small-batch pints and heading out to meet customers where they are — gyms, neighborhood markets, and small retailers. Gonzalez is the founder of Guudy, a […]

Ice & Water Supplier Rebuilds and Expands with Help from Florida SBDC at PCED

Dolphin Ice & Water of Pinellas County When hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Pinellas County, Dolphin Ice and Water, a rapidly growing ice and water manufacturer and supplier, faced an uncertain future. Owned by business […]

Burning Bright: How a Sarasota Candle Business Sparked Success

Bia Candle Company of Sarasota County Founded in 2019, Bia Candle Company, a Sarasota-based candle company has quickly risen from a startup idea to a thriving manufacturer and retailer with partnerships across Florida. The business, […]

Happy Together: Candelaria Eatery and Café Open and Thriving

Candelaria Eatery & Café – FSBDC at UCF Success Story [J. Meade] Starting, owning, and growing a small business – and serving as the “chief decision maker” – does not have to be a lonesome […]

Geo Zelaya Brings Fierce Warmth to Entrepreneurship

Few may know the petite restaurant on Pace Boulevard boasting fresh, quality Latin food including tamales and aguas frescas has a mosaic the family created themselves. Tracking down 500 plates and pots across the region […]

Parkside Harbor, LLC.

Parkside Harbor is a women’s clothing boutique owned by Catherine Mascitti. The idea of Parkside Harbor was born out of Catherine’s love of fashion and need for a boutique that was fashion forward but still […]

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