1. Counseling  Training  Information  Special Programs

2. Network Mission The Florida Small Business Development Center Network
(FSBDCN) is a statewide partnership between economic development and higher education organizations dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners assistance, enabling overall growth and increased profitability, contributing to the economic prosperity of the state.
1 of 8 original SBDC national pilot programs funded in by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Accredited member of the national network of SBDCs.

3. Economic Development
The FSBDC Network is the largest statewide provider of entrepreneurial services and plays a vital role in Florida’s economic development initiatives by:
Assisting entrepreneurs in all stages of business, from startups to mature small businesses searching for growth opportunities
Working with firms in all industry sectors
Linking the resources of Florida’s universities and colleges
Providing access to a national network of over 1,000 centers

4. Serving All Industries and All Stages of Business Development
from the idea phase through the growing and maturing phases

5. Statewide Infrastructure
Statewide network of centers involving:
State Universities
Colleges
Chambers of Commerce
Economic Development
Councils
Federal, State and Local
Government Agencies
Additional outreach is provided at 50 plus outreach locations, utilizing resource partners such as chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, business incubators and lending institutions.
*Less than 40 hours/week

6. Access to a National Network
Over 1,000 SBDCs nationwide, actively serving over 500,000 small businesses annually

7. SBDC Services One-on-One Consulting Education and Training
Information Resources
Specialized Programs

8. Confidential Counseling
One-on-One
Confidential Counseling
Is confidential and provided at no cost
Utilizes Certified Business Analysts (CBA)s with practical and theoretical business management experience:
discuss ideas and strategies
identify problems and find solutions
share knowledge and information
provide advice and guidance
answer questions
Provides access to university faculty and R&D expertise

9. Education and Training
Workshops, seminars, business expos and conferences
Practical and current information
Business topics from basic to advanced business management functions and skills
Instructors/Presenters include SBDC CBAs, college faculty, government experts and private-sector professionals

10. Information Resources
Current and expansive information for better decision-making, including:
Extensive libraries with access to databases, key directories, periodicals, government publications, reference books, planning guides and magazines.
The Center for Research & Economic Opportunity.
The Small Business Resource Network ( connects businesses with private-sector sources, such as attorneys, accountants, bankers, etc.

11. Florida SBDC Network Specialized Programs
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Veterans’ Business Outreach Center
Business Continuity & Risk Management Center
Small Business Resource Network
Nonprofits
International Programs
Agribusiness
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12. Strengthen Your Business
Are You Interested In?
Starting a Business
Increasing Sales
Securing Financing
Obtaining Certifications
Winning Government Contracts
Improving Managerial Skills
Reducing Costs
Improving Cash Flow
Importing/Exporting Products and more
Certified Business Analysts (CBAs) assist in creating a strategy to
Strengthen Your Business

13. BE BUSINESS SMART 1.352.622.8763 www.sbdc.unf.edu www.FloridaSBDC.org
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