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2013 SBDC Finance Fair August 22 and 23, 2013.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by sbdcadmin

Cut through the clutter and confusion, and meet with a variety of lenders to explore options to finance and grow your business. If you need to add equipment, supplies, payroll or insurance, this is the perfect opportunity to build effective

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Government Contracting Series – Starts June 4th

Posted on May 8, 2013 by sbdcadmin

You’ve heard of B2B* and B2C*, but have you thought about tapping into new profits through B2G*? Winning a government contract could expand your market potential. Attend this six-part series to learn the ins and outs of doing business with

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EXPORT COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP May 29, 2013

Posted on April 18, 2013 by sbdcadmin

Dear Tampa Bay & Southwest Florida Exporters, You are invited to attend our EXPORT COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL.

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Nine steps to assure your small business survives the unexpected

Posted on April 17, 2013 by sbdcadmin

Nine steps to assure your small business survives the unexpected Small business owners are so concerned with day-to-day operations they shove-aside the notion of needing to continuously tend to the less immediate business functions. But, if you’ve been in business

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2013 Government Small Business Conference, May 1

Posted on April 5, 2013 by sbdcadmin

26th Annual Government Small Business Conference Date: May 1-2, 2013 Location: Higgins Hall, 5225 N. Himes Ave. Tampa FL 33614 Whether your company is already committed to selling its products and services to the government or you’d like to start

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Saint Leo University Hosts SBDC in Pasco County

Posted on March 15, 2013 by sbdcadmin

The Florida Small Business Development Center, which has helped Pasco County businesses start and grow since 1980, now has a new location. For the past several years, the SBDC’s consultants have used office space provided by the local chambers and

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Business Startup Series

Posted on February 26, 2013 by sbdcadmin

After working with thousands of business owners each year, we’ve put together six courses that make up the critical business foundation all entrepreneurs need to know before starting a business. The series will take you through determining feasibility and legal

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Mixing Love & Business: Tips to Owning a Business with Someone you Love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by sbdcadmin

The Spice of Mixing Love & Business: Pros, Cons & Tips to Owning a Business with Someone you Love Unless you’re mixing love and business, cash flow projections, feasibility analyses and marketing plans aren’t in the typical date night convo.

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Wells Fargo LIFTs Tampa Neighborhoods through SBDC Partnership

Posted on February 11, 2013 by sbdcadmin

The Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida (SBDC at USF) is one of the six recipients of Wells Fargo’s NeighborhoodLIFT grant program, which provides a collective $800,000 to community organizations to help support the housing market

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Optional Business Registration for 2013 Government Conference

Posted on February 11, 2013 by sbdcadmin

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MARKETING RESEARCH RESOURCES

Posted on February 6, 2013 by sbdcadmin

www.myflorida.com State of Florida government information and resources www.sunbiz.org State of Florida government information and resources www.flchamber.com Find list of all Florida Chambers of Commerce www.eflorida.com Enterprise Florida www.floridasbdc.com Florida SBDC Networks many links sbdcnet.utsa.edu Small Business Development Centers – National Information

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2013 International Town Hall, Mar.8

Posted on February 5, 2013 by sbdcadmin

International Town Hall March 8, 2013 University of Tampa Invitation to Follow. For more information, contact Lorrie Belovich at lbelovich@tampaedc.com Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation tampaedc.com

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2013 International Trade Certificate Program (ITCP)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by sbdcadmin

Starts May 7th, This is an Official NASBITE cgbp Training Program! If you own a successful business and want to explore potential international markets or are an exporter with limited international market experience, then the International Trade Certificate Program is

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Government Agency Registration for 2013 Government Conference

Posted on January 3, 2013 by sbdcadmin

The 2013 Government Small Business Conference presents a unique opportunity for buyers from federal, state and local government agencies, as well as large corporations to access over 200 business owners all in one place. Attending the conference will help you reach

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Small Business Registration for 2013 Government Conference

Posted on January 3, 2013 by sbdcadmin

2013 Government Small Business Conference: May 1-2, 2013, Tampa Industry-wide conference and tradeshow event for businesses looking to sell their products and services to government agencies and large corporations. The event will gather buyers from federal, state and local government

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2013 Florida Export Series (3 Part Seminar) – Starts Feb.14

Posted on January 2, 2013 by sbdcadmin

Florida Export Series, February 2013 Attention Small Businesses: No business is too small to go global. Florida is the nation’s fourth-largest export state. More than 95 percent of its exporters are small and medium-sized enterprises. Like to go global, but

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BEST of 2012: SBDC SmallBIZ Insights

Posted on December 20, 2012 by sbdcadmin

Each month, your SBDC Certified Business Analysts provide Small Biz Insights to help you formulate strategies to grow your business. Here’s what you indicated were your favorite tips in the past year (or so) based on the articles with the

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Building Trade Ties in Colombia withTampa’s Small Businesses

Posted on December 19, 2012 by sbdcadmin

The SBDC joined Mayor Buckhorn’s trade mission to Barranquilla, Colombia on December 5-8 to help Tampa Bay businesses get a foothold in the country. The trip included 31 business and community representatives from Tampa and across the state. The business contracts

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Small Business Saturday Boosting Business

Posted on November 19, 2012 by sbdcadmin

Small Business Saturday is more than a day to support local businesses. It was created in 2010 as a response to many small business owners’ most pressing need: more customers. And, there isn’t a better day to attract more customers

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A Warning for Small Businesses that Remain C-Corporations

Posted on November 14, 2012 by sbdcadmin

In 2013, businesses that remain C-Corporations, or Personal Service Corporations, will see a tax rate of 78.4%. That means over two-thirds of any additional profit you earn will go to Uncle Sam. How can this be? Well, you might have