Ready. Set. Launch
FAU Tech Runway's Launch Competition provides the most promising ventures and talented entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply to the Venture Program.
The competition seeks exceptional entrepreneurs and startups with high-growth potential and disruptive technologies. Companies accepted into the Venture Program must have strategic alignment with FAU's research focus areas, including drone technologies, educational technologies, environmental science, marine science, ocean engineering, neuroscience, healthy aging, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, sensing and smart systems. Learn more here.
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Small Business Success Summit
The Florida SBDC Network Small Business Success Summit will take place June 27-28, 2022 in Tampa, FL. This inaugural event will bring small business owners, our network’s experienced business consultants, and partners from across the state together to help small business owners access capital, win contracts, and make valuable connections. Learn more about the event here.
Dates: June 27-28, 2022
Location: Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
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Women in History
In March we celebrated the women-owned businesses that propel our economy forward. Take a look at how women have impacted our world and resources for women-owned businesses.
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SBA Extends EIDL
Recently, the Small Business Administration announced an additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment from inception on all approved COVID EIDL loans. The extended deferment period will provide additional flexibility to small business owners impacted by the pandemic, especially those in hard-hit sectors managing disruption with recent variants, as well as recent supply chain and inflation challenges amid a growing economic recovery.
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"Jaison [Raju, SBDC consultant] has a natural talent for critical thinking, helping me find the answers on my own and asking the right thought-provoking questions. He understands what I need and how to pose the scenarios to help me find a solution. Even if I need an ear to bounce ideas off of for the company or best practices, he’s there.”
-James Farese, ReachLink
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Contracting with Local Governments 101
Date: April 6
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Best Practices for Marketing Your Small Business Online
Date: April 21
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
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Accessing Capital for Your Business
Date: May 4
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
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Growth Acceleration Plans
Acceleration consultants deliver in-depth consulting in the areas of cash flow management, financial analysis and capital access, marketing and strategic business planning. Businesses are provided the tools, strategies and expertise needed to accelerate business growth and success in today’s competitive market. Participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to receive a professional growth acceleration Phase I plan
Report that includes:
- Description of the methodology of the report and the company background
- Market and industry analysis and data for decision making
- Financial statement analysis
- Report Recommendations
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Access to Capital
Analysis of opportunities of business credit underwriting with commercial credit and complex commercial lending of all types, including asset-based loans.
- Consulting on lending regulations, policies and practices
- Preparation, analysis and evaluation of credit relationships with multiple financial and investment entities, approved local financial institutions that participate in asset-based lending practices; as well as, insured receivables financing, with public or private risk insurance mitigation
- Consulting to ensure preventive measures are carried out to fully comply with current rules, regulations and policies related to risks pertaining to BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and other AML related issues
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Still have questions? As always the SBDC at FAU is here for you, contact your lead consultant directly, or set up a consultation with a consultant here.
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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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