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Category Archives: New Business
Networking with Purpose
You might enjoy networking, meeting new people, learning about their businesses and purposes but there is more to networking than just showing up with a well intended stack of business cards. Networking is not as much about introducing yourself or
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Starting your Own Business: Can you work for you?
With unemployment at record highs, many consider self-employment as an alternative to unemployment. But, starting a business requires that you make a serious commitment of time, talent and money. Most of all, it requires that you make a commitment to
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4 Easy Steps to Select a Business Name
Deciding what to name your new business can be a bit challenging. You may find that the name you want is already taken or that the domain for your name is not available. The most important thing to remember is
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Keeping your Business New Year’s Resolutions
With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Let the SBDC help you make and keep yours. At the SBDC, we provide empowering resources for you and your business. Our consultants can support your needs and connect you to resource
Before Writing That Business Plan. You think writing that business plan is your golden ticket?
Writing The Business Plan As a budding entrepreneur you’re about to sit down and begin the arduous task of drafting a business plan. The typical reaction is a speedy attempt to whack an awesome strategy together. Before you start
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Looking for the Magic Formula? 4 Characteristics Every Successful Entrepreneur Possesses
Google ‘what does it take to be an entrepreneur’ and you’ll get 62,900,000 results. It seems that everybody has an opinion. But if you delve deeper, certain key elements begin to surface. The first is that
At-Home Bakers Can Now Sell Their Products
On July 1, 2011 the State announced the Florida Cottage Food Act which opens the door for the creation of new home based enterprises. This Act now allows the home preparation and sale of Cottage Products. “Cottage food product” means
Is Your Idea Patentable?
Fledging and established entrepreneurs alike come to the SBDC at USF seeking assistance in determining if their next great idea can be protected. Some of the most common questions asked are: What can be protected? What does it cost?
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