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The Gray Building LLC a Highlands County Success Story

Gray Building LLC - Small Business Development Center Success Story in Highlands County - David Noel

New Business Started in Avon Park! In the fall of 2007, Avon Park resident Brenda Gray had the idea to turn one of the city’s vacant buildings into a business enterprise. Through a referral from the Highlands County Economic Development Commission, Ms. Gray discovered a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) only a few miles away. Though enthusiastic and determined, Ms. Gray realized that her dream had many obstacles and unknown pitfalls that could impede her success. When Ms. Gray learned that the SBDC at the University of South Florida had an office at South Florida Community College (SFCC), she enlisted the help of certified business analyst Bill McKown.

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SBDC is an invaluable resource for me. The resources available for researching my market, business planning tools, and entrepreneurship classes for women is preparing me to hit the ground running. I feel confident, with their assistance, that my venture will be successful!
— Nekiah Clark




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Promotional Analysis: What do you Present to Your Potential Customers

When was the last time you reviewed the company’s marketing and advertising materials?  You should update your materials on a scheduled basis so they don’t present an obsolete or confusing representation of your business.  full story »


Where Does the Sale Begin?

Where Does the Sale Begin?

  1. Your product
  2. Your competition
  3. The customer

The beginning of the sale has nothing to do with any of these.  The sale begins with your attitude.  If you had all of the knowledge above but your attitude is not at the top of your game when you begin, your chance for a successful sales call is full story »


Good News for Small Business in Tampa, Yanina Rosario Speaks with News 10

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SBDC’s Yanina Rosario spoke about the keys to business success in today’s economic climate, a combination of having the right attitude, the right budgeting, and often the right advice when you don’t have the answers. Yanina, SBDC assistant director & business consultant, gave full story »


Over $67 million in New Loans for Tampa in 2010

In 2010, The Small Business Jobs Act was signed, & led to an increase in the max amount of loans under the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program, increasing it by $3 million. Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC’s) Jim Parrish, Certified Business Analyst, discussed the impact of this move in the Tampa Bay Business Journal issue during November 2011. Highlights include a deeper look at loan activity in the Tampa area, a closer look at the Act, & an analysis of the financial climate. Interested in getting Jim’s take on things? The full story can be found at TBBJ’s Guest Column: Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 leads to $67.9 million in new loans for Tampa Bay. .

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V-WISE: Women Veterans Program & Conference

 

Special Event for Women Veterans
Program & Conference

When:
Independent Online Study:  35 days
3 day Conference: Orlando, FL March 1-3, 2012

Cost: $75

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