With more than 70% of the world’s purchasing power located outside of the U.S., exporting is an increasingly attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized companies. Joe Perfito, founder and owner of Gordon J. Gow Technologies […]
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Florida SBDC Network hosts Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, hosted its annual Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol Wednesday, […]
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Florida SBDC Network Announces Registration, Call for Presentations for 2024 Small Business Success Summit
Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida SBDC Network, the state’s principal provider of business assistance, has opened registration for the 2024 Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 19-20 […]
Florida SBDC Network to Celebrate National SBDC Day March 21
Rob Olin has held a number of corporate positions including radio announcer, marketing director for Georgia Tech’s athletic department, and his own public relations and marketing company. However, when he decided that he would attempt […]
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How to Start a Business When You Have No Money
It takes money to make money. If your pockets are empty, it’s time to get creative. By: Meg C Hall [Article originally appeared on NCR Silver’s blog] Like it or not, starting a business requires […]
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SBDCs Recognized in the United States Senate on SBDC Day
Statement in the Congressional Record By Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen Chairman and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, on behalf of myself and my colleague Senator Shaheen, I […]
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Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On January 16th, our Nation will celebrate the life of one of the most respected leaders of our time who stood against inequalities: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King’s most important accomplishment took place […]
Demographic Characteristics of Florida Business Owners
The percentage of minority-owned businesses increased by 36.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, making up 44.1 percent of all Florida businesses (see Figure 1), which proportionately represents more than twice the state’s minority adult population […]
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Florida’s Self-Employed Businesses
Florida is leading all states in the rate of increase in the number of non-employer businesses, according to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. [1] Between 2013 and 2014, Florida’s number of […]
Florida’s International Trade
The impact of international trade in Florida is undeniable. International trade comprises 17 percent of Florida’s economy, with more than $153 billion in trade value moving through the state’s air and seaports each year. In […]
