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 […]
Category: Entrepreneurship
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 […]
Cybersecurity: A Growing Issue for Florida Businesses
Cybersecurity Reality Cyber-attacks on small businesses are on the rise but many business owners still aren’t prepared to deal with potential breaches. Last year, 43 percent of all attacks worldwide were targeted at small businesses […]
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Florida’s Small Business Needs
As Florida’s recovery continues, business owners are showing confidence in stability of the state’s economy, according to the Florida SBDC Network’s most recent annual survey of small business clients. Three quarters of those surveyed said […]
