Value-Added, No-Cost Consulting Services Aimed to Accelerate the Growth of Your Business

Accelerate the Growth of Your Business with the Florida SBDC Network’s no-cost Growth Acceleration services designed to provide substantive professional business consulting to qualified emerging and growth businesses in Florida. Professional Business Consultants deliver the Tools, Strategies and Expertise businesses need to accelerate the growth and success of their business in today’s competitive market. Collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs and executives to enhance business practices, optimize performance and Drive Your Success.

The Process

Upon verification of eligibility and an initial consultation, a dedicated Growth Acceleration Consultant will conduct an in-depth business assessment, including an onsite visit.

• Sustainable growth strategies
• Business Health Assessment Report

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Results-Driven Benefits & Experienced Consultants

Uncover the opportunities in your market, your cost structure, budgets and financial situation, hidden profits, sustainable growth, access to capital, & your business plan.

Growth Acceleration Consultants are credentialed business professionals highly qualified in corporate management and consulting. Your company will benefit from their business experience and expertise.

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Distinctive Economic Impact for Growing Business Wealth

• Increasing Sales
• Increasing Profits
• Raising Capital
• Creating Jobs

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Qualifications

Emerging and growth businesses that qualify for Growth Acceleration services meet the following criteria:

• Company must have a goal for growth
• Minimum of 3 years in business
• 5 or more full-time employees
• $500,000 to $10 million in annual sales

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Ready to Apply?

Applications are now being accepted for the Florida SBDC Network’s no-cost Growth Acceleration services. Interested businesses are required to submit a fully completed online application. The applicant must be willing to supply the Florida SBDC with current interim financial statements, the last three years of financial statements and other relevant information as required to complete the Business Health Assessment Report by the Florida SBDC Growth Acceleration Consultant.

Upon receipt of the application and verification of eligibility, the Florida SBDC Growth Acceleration Consultant will contact you to schedule a consultation appointment.

In order to properly evaluate your eligibility, the form must be completely filled out for it to process. For additional information, contact the Florida SBDC located near you.

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