Florida SBDC featured in Invest Palm Beach publication of Capital Analytics
Sandra Marin Ruiz, regional director of the Florida SBDC at FAU, and assistant vice president for innovation and business development spoke with Capital Analytics about the SBDC’s role in local economic development and social impact, plans to expand on data capabilities and ways the organization approaches diversity.
“If you look at a group of consultants, we represent the communities we serve,” she said. “It’s not just demographics; it’s languages, origins and cultural approach.
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Creating a Bankable Business Idea
The Florida SBDC at FAU, the Florida Bankers Association, and the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development are collaborating in person with notable bankers to show you how to create bankable ideas.
Hear from top banks in the community like Bank of America, Locality Bank, Seacoast Bank and more.
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Better Business Basics
The Florida SBDC at FAU and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) provide extensive assistance to help new and emerging businesses develop solid business plans, implement comprehensive strategies and achieve success. Join them in person to find out what resources are available to assist you.
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Partnerships to Support the Community
Thanks to our recent collaboration with the Broward County Cultural Division, we recently hosted, on FAU's Davie Campus, the Fundraising for Small Nonprofits 2-day workshop, presented by The Fund Raising School with Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Participants were able to learn about:
- Choosing the right fundraising strategies for their organization
- Building a convincing case to attract greater funding
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Beyond Human Resources
“When you own a business it's easy to assume HR begins and ends with hiring and firing employees, and nothing else. But there is much more to it that I’ve seen many struggle to accomplish it. And it makes me appreciate Jazmine [Loiselle] and the Florida SBDC at FAU even more because I’m reminded that the services I offer are so vital to the success of small businesses. Seeing them grow helps me grow.”
— Ivelices Thomas, HR & Beyond,
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Premier Virtual
"They showed me things that were outside of what I knew... to be able to have that mentor team and have Jacqueline [Ramirez] on my side to tell me the thing I could do ... I wouldn't have known about these services otherwise...
— Steve G. Edwards, Premier Virtual,
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Meet Debbie Lanford. She is a certified business consultant specializing in export marketing, international expansion and growth strategies. She also teaches seminars on international trade and market research. Debbie works closely with the SBDC's strategic partners including Enterprise Florida and local U.S. Department of Commerce officers. She has a passion for analyzing both financial and market data to help clients determine the best growth strategies. Debbie is a certified global business professional and holds a master's in business administration in international business.
Learn more about Debbie here.
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Better Business Basics: Grow Your Business Effectively
Date: Sep 22
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Creating a Bankable Business
Date: Oct. 18
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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SBIR/STTR & Technology Commercialization
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive and encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.
Our consultants can assist in:
- Searching grant opportunities
- Reviewing and applying for grants
- Registering with appropriate agencies
- Providing compliance and regulatory information
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Business Emergency Preparedness Plans
Disasters of all types, from man-made (cyberattack or data breach, loss of a key employee, road construction that displaces traffic, supply chain interruption, etc.) or a natural disaster (hurricane, flood, drought, freeze, etc.), can threaten businesses no matter where they are located. Services offered include:
Access to capital including grants and government-backed loan programs
- Disaster recovery plans
- Continuity plans
- Marketing
- Cybersecurity review
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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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