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Funding to Save
Small business owners impacted by COVID-19 in Palm Beach County now have a second chance to get some much needed financial help.
The Palm Beach County CARES Restart Business Grants Program recently relaunched.
The grant originally kicked off back in May, but with $23 million left over, the applications have reopened.
Deadline to apply is Oct. 9
Learn more about the eligibility requirements HERE.
Need help with the application process, contact your consultant, HERE.
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Protecting Your Information
As working from home continues to be normal, protecting your information from cyber attacks is highly important.
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Mont in October, follow us on social media as we give out practical steps individuals can take to better secure themselves, helpful resources and more.
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The Right Service for Your Business
The Florida SBDC at FAU offers no-cost business services that provide specialized, confidential, one-on-one consultations to help small and medium businesses thrive during this difficult time. Each month we highlight a specialized service offered by consultants.
Here's a look at this month's featured services:
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In this plan you will participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to define the scope of the virtual marketing plan. Once that process is complete, a comprehensive plan that includes an analysis of current states with strategies to address the new business environment is given along with:
- Current and recommended marketing strategies, target markets, marketing channels and advertising
- Analysis of competitors, brands, social media, website, email marketing, e-commerce platforms and customer segments
- And, action plan and priorities to address the new-normal and re-opening strategies
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Re-opening Business Plans
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A series of one to four, non-consecutive, consulting sessions to define the scope of the consulting reports. A comprehensive re-opening business plan includes:
- COVID-19 preparedness plan instructions
- COVID-19 preparedness customized plan for the company
- Screening policies for employees exhibiting signs and symptoms of COVID-19
- Handwashing
- Respiratory etiquette
- Social distancing
- Housekeeping
- Communications and training
- General marketing strategies
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Still have questions, as always we are here for you, contact your lead consultant directly, or set up a consultation with a consultant below.
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Performing Excellence Year-Round
Congratulations to Angel Rentas, a lead consultant at the Florida SBDC at FAU, who recently won the the Florida SBDC regional performance excellence of the year award. Rentas is both diligent in providing financial and technical support to entrepreneurs and small business. He has more than 35 years of banking and finance experience as a bank officer and portfolio manager serving private and public corporations. Many of his peer consultants and industry partners have commented on his hard work managing loan packages of all kinds in order to obtain capital access for clients. Be sure to give him a virtual pat on the back for all he has done.
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When Clients Win, Consultants Win
Thanks to Mike Bell, a lead consultant from the Florida SBDC at FAU, one business received the 2020 Minority Business of the Year from the Small Business Administration.
The business has spoken highly of the wonderful Procurement Technical Assistance Centers services that Bell has provided over the years. It was his instruction and coaching that got this firm into government contracting and into this award, says the owner of the business.
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Designing for a New World: From Creating Clothes to Fashionable Masks
“It’s a great resource for all of us. Working with Jackie was like having an old friend you can call when you need to.”
-Amanda Perna, owner, The House of Perna, Palm Beach County
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Aabaco Environmental Industries
Spill Kit Company Expands with Help From the Florida SBDC at FAU
“Debbie has been invaluable, an absolute rock star always figuring out what we needed to make the business work. The amount of market information on this business she provided was amazing.”
- Daniel Hannon, owner, Aabaco Environmental Industries, Palm Beach County
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Digital Growth: Simple Steps to Online Marketing
Join Diana Pierre-Louis and other consultants at the Florida SBDC at FAU, as they discuss best practices to market your business including top tips to develop the voice of your brand, the value of your website and how to create engaging social media content.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 20
TIME: 1 to 2 p.m.
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Secret to Success in Sales: Service Industry
The Florida SBDC at FAU and Beckett Consulting is hosting an online workshop series for businesses in the service industry designed to increase sales. Limited space available per series.
WHEN: Mondays Nov. 9,16, 23
TIME: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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COVID Comeback - Digital Strategies for a Faster Turnaround
The South Florida Business and Wealth has an upcoming conversation with local tech moguls. Topics of discussion will include:
Quick wins on how to optimize digital customer experiences
Long-term approaches to eCommerce
Augmented/virtual reality ideas that are surprisingly affordable and immediately impactful
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 8
TIME: 2 to 3 p.m.
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The Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic University is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida and other private and public partners; with the University of West Florida serving as the network's lead host institution; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Florida SBDC at FAU: sbdc@fau.edu.
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