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SBDC FAQ

  • What is the SBDC?

    • The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is an organization with the purpose of serving the local community of small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, for an overall positive economic gain.


  • Who does the SBDC help?

    • The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is primarily focused on helping your business grow! For instance, SBDC assists entrepreneurs with start up businesses, existing business, businesses in financial distress, businesses recuperating from a disaster, & businesses that need to expand operations & sales.



  • What does the SBDC do?

    • The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers one-on-one FREE consulting for any small business owner. The SBDC assists with marketing, revenue generation, internet strategies, minority certifications, financial assistance, loan advice, budget help, international business, exporting, and other business needs. Browse our consulting topics and our consultant to learn what we can do for you!


    In addition, the SBDC offers live LOW COST training seminars at convenient locations near you. See the training schedule to find a class that fits you!

    If you’re ready for a FREE and UNLIMITED counseling session(s) simply fill out a Request for Counseling or call us at 1-813-905-5800.

  • Where is my local SBDC?

    • Need help finding your nearest Florida SBDC? View all Florida SBDC Regions or specifically browse our USF locations.


  • How do I know if the SBDC is right for me?

    • The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is comprised of individuals who are experts in the specialty fields that they counsel and teach. The team is made up of individuals who have been lawyers, accountants, CPAs, tax attorney and advisers, internet developers and strategists, managers, CEOs, and other industry experts. All business analysts must be certified & nearly all have owned/own one or more businesses of their own. Simply call the main office at (813) 905-5800 to speak with someone about scheduling an appointment with a Certified Business Analysts (CBA) in your specific industry or area of need!


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Funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the USF Small Business Development Center offers one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible locations.