Harness the Power of Email Marketing – Free Seminar in Tampa
This FREE two-part seminar also includes Getting Started with Constant Contact
Learn winning strategies for impactful email marketing campaigns and walk away with the knowledge you need to create (or improve) a successful email marketing program—including how to incorporate your social media activities and your website into your campaign.
Learn MoreExporting Alternative Energy Products and Services to Latin America
A Growth Opportunity to Generate Revenue for the next 20 Years!
The International Energy Agency estimates energy demand in Latin America and the Caribbean to increase 50% by 2030. The agency also estimates installed energy generation capacity to increase by 26% in the following ten years. How can a small business benefit from this opportunity?
Learn MoreFree Small Business Forum – Polk County
This FREE 2-Day Event will feature several different workshops for both current and prospective business owners. Each workshop is tailored to assist participants in a different area of the business process. Counselors will also be available to offer personalized guidance.
Learn MoreBasic Economic Development Course
Florida’s only accredited Basic Economic Development Course
The 34th Basic Economic Development Course will be offered by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at USF. This course is offered in Florida only once per year and is offered exclusively by the SBDC at USF. Those benefiting from this course include regional, state, local, rural, urban, and international economic development organizations, as well as chambers of commerce, technology development agencies, utility companies, educational institutions, consultants and redevelopment authorities.
Learn MoreFlorida Export Series – Learn To Grow Globally
A Three Part Workshop on Exporting
Take advantage of the National Export Initiative to expand your client base by selling products to other countries.
Learn MoreThe SBDC offers USF Student Firsthand Look at International Trade
Scholarship Awarded to USF Student to Attend Annual Certification Program
Each year, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) holds the International Trade Certification Program (ITCP) to assist small business owners who are interested in exploring international markets or who seek to export, but have limited international market experience.
Learn MoreGovernment Contracting Series
Want to learn about doing business with various government entities in Tampa?
Get Help with Government Contracting Now! – Starts June 22
This Six Part Government Contracting Series will provide the technical knowledge you need in order to do business with the various government entities in Tampa
Learn MoreGenerating Sales and Jobs for Florida Businesses
Conclusion of 24th Annual Government Small Business Conference
“Partnering for Success: Create your Own Economic Stimulus”
The 24th Annual Government Small Business Conference successfully concluded with great feedback from all participants. The event took place on May 5 and 6 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida and attracted nearly 400 hundred attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conferences Benefit Area Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Tampa, FL. (June 2, 2010) –More than 170 people were in attendance at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) growth conferences, held in honor of Small Business Week May 24-28, 2010.
A conference was held each day in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Highlands, Pasco, Desoto, Hernando, Manatee/Sarasota and Hardee counties.
“The Small Business Development Center’s mission is to help grow small business,” stated Eileen Rodriguez, Regional Director of the SBDC at USF. “The focus of these conferences was to do just that. Attendees received valuable information on ways they can grow their business- from Internet marketing to importing.”
Learn MoreAre You Ready for Small Business Week?
Starting Monday, May 24th, the SBDC will be conducting free Business Training for Growth. Here are the presentation slides for the events.
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conference – Hardee – May 28th
A National Small Business Week Event
FREE HELP TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conference – Manatee and Sarasota – May 27th
A National Small Business Week Event
FREE HELP TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conference – Hernando – May 27th
A National Small Business Week Event
FREE HELP TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conference – DeSoto – May 26th
A National Small Business Week Event
FREE HELP TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Conference – Pasco – May 26th
A National Small Business Week Event
FREE HELP TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Learn MoreRequest Consulting Online
Free Business Consulting services are provided in all of the counties served by the SBDC. The first step is to fill out the Electronic Request for Counseling. This on-line form will start your relationship with the Florida SBDC Network where you will find the most up-to-date resources for your business information needs.