Pasco County

Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida

Location Saint Leo University
Donald R. Tapia School of Business
First floor
33701 State Road 52 Saint Leo, FL 33574

Phone: To make an appointment please call 888-929-2221.

Latest News for Business in Pasco County

Saint Leo University Hosts SBDC in Pasco County

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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5 Social Media Tips and Tools for Business

Are you using social media to enhance your marketing strategy? Or have you fallen into the trap of setting up your business on a social networking site and rarely using it as a platform? Your Facebook page or website isn’t

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Funding Programs for Training Your Employees

There are several local opportunities and grants available for small businesses in the areas of training new hires and enhancing the skills of existing employees. Since all the different options and partnerships can be

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Is Strategic Planning Really Needed?

Trying to build your business without a strategic plan is like baking a cake without a recipe. Without it, any major expansion or improvement might turn into a big mess. To successfully build your business, you need to evaluate

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2012 Pasco – Meet the Funder and Finance Fair, Dec 10

Saint Leo University Donald R. Tapia School of Business Saint Leo SBDC Finance Fair 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

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The Power of Email Marketing: Getting Started with Constant Contact

(SBDC sponsored event) THE POWER OF EMAIL MARKETING & GETTING STARTED WITH CONSTANT CONTACT This two-part seminar is sponsored by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center at USF and Pasco Hernando Community College. Part

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Free Business Info – Small Business Week is Here!

Hey Small Business Owner’s – Get free copies of Business Growth Seminars (multi-topic, PDFs) here! Don’t miss the free Small Business Week’s events like this .. Hundreds attended the Small Business Growth Seminars this May. Each year, the Small Business

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Small Business Growth Conference

In this free conference series, you’ll learn the strategies & tools necessary to grow your business. The conference will be May 16th - May 20th across an 11 county range. Don't miss your opportunity!

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Interview From the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Breakfast

Jerry Karp, a Certified Business Counselor for the USF-Small Business Development Center in Pasco County, FL was the guest speaker for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Monthly Business Breakfast (March 2, 2010) at Saddlebrook Resort. Following breakfast, Jerry

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Garden Montessori School – A Pasco County Success Story

Financial Assistance helps USF SBDC Client Open the First “Certified Green Pre-school” in USA! After the birth of her first child, Patricia Gutierrez became interested in helping children achieve a better education. In 2006, she met Stefani Ruskin. Both of

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The Small Business Development Center Opens Office in Pasco County

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) is pleased to welcome Jerry Karp as certified business analyst at the newest SBDC office in Pasco county. In this position, Jerry will provide one-on-one counseling to

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