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March 2021
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Recharge Your Team

As companies continue to return to the office and employees trickle in, finding ways as a leader to re-engage the team can be a daunting task. Identifying the changes they've been through and how each individual responds to pandemic procedures may be your first move, but what's next?

That is where the Florida SBDC at FAU steps in with an online workshop, at no cost, designed to help business owners, managers and team leaders maximize the talents of their teams to increase their profits and ​capitalize on their most important asset – their people.

Each member of your team receives their own personal assessment, at no cost from the Florida SBDC at FAU.  

This workshop will:

  • Discuss workplace transitions, reboarding and holistically caring for employees
  • Help your team understand how current behaviors may be dysfunctional and create barriers to achieving optimum results
  • Give specific ideas and activities to help you create a more cohesive team
  • Offer 30 effective questions for building accountability and action
  • Discuss the application and successes of the Turbo-Charge Any Team system

When: April 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Online, register here.
Investing in the South’s Small Businesses
and Community Nonprofits

The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund provides flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across the south and southeast to help them navigate and rebuild from the COVID-19 economic crisis.

To learn more about SOAR's opportunities, contact your SBDC consultant or visit here.
Help Extended

The Paycheck Protection Program deadline has been extended until May 31. Help spread the word to small businesses that were affected by the pandemic. This round of the PPP offers expanded program eligibility, and loans covering additional expenses.

To learn more, contact your SBDC consultant or visit, here.
Take a look at other small business events around the state
How to Do Business with the Navy

The Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs will lead a virtual workshop on how small businesses can do business with the Navy.

Date: April 14
Time: 1 p.m.
Cybersecurity Basics for Small Businesses

While no technology or program can stop every attack, taking basic precautions can reduce your risk of your business falling victim. Take the Florida SBDC’s no-cost online cybersecurity course to understand threats and basic strategies to avoid costly mistakes.

The Celebration Continues

For an encore of our celebration of Women’s History Month, SBA’s Office of International Trade will be featuring women-owned businesses that have achieved global market success. Hear about their international journey, including programs and services they tapped into for global market success.

Date: April 14
Time: 2 p.m.
Design Thinking Basics for Small Businesses

Small business owners can use design thinking tools for creative problem-solving. Take the Florida SBDC's no-cost business online course offered to help small business owners explore how design thinking can be used to innovate in their company.

Check out quotes from clients of the Florida SBDC at FAU
"Betina thanks for reaching out. We are doing ok. The PPP funds were definitively lifesavers. Not sure if we would have survived without that. We are still running a deficit to 2019 sales but business is coming back strong. Thank you for all your support and assistance you provided throughout the process. Things were a bit overwhelming at times and you were the difference between giving up and pressing on.


-Elan Levy, Pyure Aveda Lifestyle Salons, Broward and Palm Beach County
"[Annette Gray], I would like to thank you for your guidance and direction during such a necessary time in many of our lives. Because of your support, my company has obtained an EIDL Loan, finally created a website, expanded my team and gained two solid client opportunities. If every specialist at the SBDC is like you, small businesses across America are truly set up to thrive from this point forward. Thank you, thank you, thank you,"

-Cheryl Hargrove Howard, Ingenuity Promotions, Palm Beach County
Access to Capital

The Florida SBDC capital access specialists offer no-cost consulting and low-cost training to help you locate, prepare and obtain financing. Whether you’re looking for a traditional bank loan, government-backed loan or a loan provided by an alternative lender, our specialists have the tools, expertise and resources to help you obtain the financing needed to succeed.

While Florida SBDCs do not loan money or administer grants, our Capital Access Specialists maintain valuable relationships, public and private, with local lenders and understand their lending requirements. These relationships are so productive that lenders often require their business borrowers to work with a Florida SBDC before considering a loan or finance application.
Exporting Your Goods

Our services can assist qualified new-to-export manufacturers and service providers in developing a customized export marketing plan for international expansion. Provided in partnership with Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Services, the export marketing plan includes:

  • Thorough readiness assessment
  • Industry and market analysis with target market recommendations
  • Review of overseas trade opportunities
  • Action plan that may include trade mission participation
  •  Grant opportunities

To learn more about our export marketing plan services, download our Export Marketing Plan Flyer
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 below.
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.