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June 2021
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Stress Recess

Experience this introductory webinar that will highlight best awareness practices for continued success.

Learn how to identify and release the negative thoughts and feelings that are holding you back while learning how to manage stress and success with mindfulness, meditation and beneficial breathing tips.


Date: July 28
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Hurricane Season

As this hurricane season brings about new challenges in dealing with the pandemic, the Florida SBDC at FAU strongly urges everyone to take time now to prepare for a potential business disruption.

A good plan may include provisions to relocate to a pre-identified site, retrieve data, including employee, customer and vendor records; and a way to operate efficiently with a smaller staff of key individuals.

See the top 10 disaster preparedness tips, here.
Funding Updates

The Small Business Administration keeps updated information on loans and funding opportunities for small businesses, check out the updates, here.
“The last five years we have expanded to different countries around the world, because of Parbatee [Chang's] assistance. As a small American company, it’s not as easy to expand to markets and find different customers globally, but it is why I am grateful for the Florida SBDC at FAU for providing this assistance. Our business would not be the same without it.”

-Marco Flores, U.S. Pack Group,
Broward County
"Since working with George [Gadson] and the Florida SBDC at FAU, I am more confident in my business. He taught me how to be strategic, adaptable and how to develop a niche that lets me help people from all walks of life."

-Camille Burke, CFB Solutions Inc,
Broward County
Take a look at the small business events at the Florida SBDC at FAU
Broward County's Office of Economic and Small Business Development Meet and Greet

Date: July 8
Time: 10:30 - 12
Business Skills for Creative Entrepreneurs

Date: June 23, July 28 and Aug. 25
Time: 4:30 – 6:30p.m.
Secrets to Success in Sales

Date: July 14, 21 and 28
Time: 10 - 11
B2021 BEAMs Business Academy - Build on Success

Date: July 15, 22 and 29
Time: 6
Virtual Minority and Small Business Boot Camp

Date: Aug. 25
Time: 1 p.m.
Business Emergency Preparedness Plans

Disasters of all types — from man-made cyberattacks, data breaches, loss of key employees and supply chain interruption, or a natural disaster like hurricanes, floods and droughts — can threaten businesses no matter where they are located. With this plan services include:

  • Access to capital, including grants and government-backed loan programs
  • Disaster recovery plans
  • Continuity plans
  • Marketing
  • Cybersecurity review
  • and more
Export Marketing Plan

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 plans that may include trade mission participation
  • Grant opportunities
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.