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Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida. Questions? Contact the Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida at 850-595-0063. The Small Business Development Center helps businesses become more successful and meet the challenges of tomorrow. Whether you are starting a business, buying a business, growing a business, selling a business or looking for financing, we can help you!
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Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) | Small Business Consulting Program. Questions? Contact the Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership at 321-939-4000. Serving the manufacturing industry’s most vulnerable sector, Florida MEP’s Small Business Consulting Program provides expertise and leadership for small manufacturers with 10 employees or under to identify and solve their problems
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Enterprise Florida | Exporting Assistance. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Enterprise Florida provides assistance to Florida companies who seek to expand their operations into international markets. Expanding internationally can be a very viable way to grow your company to higher revenues and market your products and/or services across the globe.
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Enterprise Florida | International Trade Facts. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida is a key global trade hub because of its location at the geographic and commercial crossroads of the Americas and its well-developed international trade infrastructure, multilingual workforce, and bottom-line business advantages.
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Enterprise Florida | University Technology Transfer Offices. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida universities are highly regarded as some of the best in the country in technology transfer. Many university tech transfer offices are experienced in working with the private sector to commercialize the valuable research generated at Florida’s universities and research institutes.
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Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida | GrowFL. Questions? Contact the Florida Economic Gardening Institute (GrowFL) team at 407-823-6384. GrowFL collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Florida Export Finance Corporation | International Expansion Opportunities. Questions? Contact the Florida Export Finance Corporation at 786-845-0400. Information, technical, and consulting assistance is offered, and the FEFC cooperates and work with other organizations to enhance the ability of Florida exporters to increase their sales and their access to programs designed to assist them. Financial assistance is the primary service offered by the FEFC.
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The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Pubic Research. Questions? Contact the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research at 561-368-8889. The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research is Florida's One-Stop-Shop for investors and entrepreneurs who seek to identify new opportunities based on technologies developed through publicly-funded research
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Florida International Bankers Association. Questions? Contact the Florida International Bankers Association at 305-579-0086. FIBA has long been recognized by industry peers and regulators for its serious commitment to the growth of international trade and finance. FIBA also takes a proactive position in education, offering in person and on line training in nearly every area of international banking.
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The Florida Opportunity Fund’s fund of funds program was created to realize significant long-term capital appreciation by identifying and investing in a diversified, high-quality portfolio of seed and early stage venture capital funds that target investment opportunities within Florida.
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Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 850-473-7800. State designated as Florida's Principal Provider of Business Assistance, the Florida SBDC Network has over 35 years of experience helping businesses start, grow and succeed.
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network | Business Technology Commercialization Program. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232. Through the Business Technology Commercialization Program, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides support for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in R&D or manufacturing in Florida.
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network | Consulting. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232. Consulting is available to entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Florida and is provided by professionally trained and experienced SBDC Certified Business Analysts (CBAs).
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) | Growth Acceleration Services. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 850-473-7800. Value-Added, No-Cost Consulting Services Aimed to Accelerate the Growth of Your Business
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network | Office of International Programs. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232. The Office of International Programs, located at the State Director's Office in Pensacola, coordinates a statewide program designed to advance the global competitiveness of small business through preparation, education and consultation.
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Florida Sterling Council | Business Blueprint for Growing Companies. Questions? Looking to apply? Contact the Florida Sterling Council at 850-922-5316. The Sterling Business Blueprint is a tool for growing businesses that provides, information, models, and coaching to help Florida’s businesses survive today and thrive tomorrow. As the newest of our assessment tools, the Sterling Business Blueprint is a proven way to increase profit in any company.
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Are you considering starting, expanding or relocating a business in Florida? Each county within the state of Florida has an economic development organizations who is available to connect with their local business support organizations, discuss business tax incentives, help with site selection and much more. This page lists each economic development contact organization by Florida county.
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Florida Venture Forum | Counseling, Educational Advice & Managerial Assistance. Questions? Contact the Florida Venture Forum at 813-335-8116. The goal of the Florida Venture Forum is to help ensure the success of entrepreneurial ventures by offering expert counsel, educational advice and managerial assistance.
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Igniting | Innovation | Florida's Capital Acceleration Program. Questions? Contact the Igniting | Innovation at 321-872-1050. Florida’s i2 Accelerator was launched in early 2011 to provide promising technology companies in Florida accelerated access to industry and capital. i2 has quickly grown into a “front door” for growth-based technology companies to identify and access the rich array of technology entrepreneurship resources, industry partners, and investors that are located throughout Florida.
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Technological Research & Development Authority. If you have questions, contact the Technological Research & Development Authority at 321-872-1050. TRDA offers a variety of programs designed to foster technology entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on the formation, financing and growth of early-stage companies. We serve as catalysts for emerging companies by providing business mentoring, professional development, investor networking, and access to a network of innovative expert resources - increasing the odds of success and decreasing time to capital and markets.
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American Patent & Trademark Law Center Business Strategy. This site can provide you with strategies for obtaining a patent idea domestically or foreign. Using this resource can give you an advantage over your competitors.
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AOL Small Business | 5 Tips for Setting the Right Prices. Visit AOL Small Business for additional business resource articles. Knowing what to charge for your products or services is a challenge. How to set prices that will convince customers to buy -- and still keep you profitable.
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This article provides business owners with an exit strategy for vacating your business. You won't soon sell your business for an ideal asking price. Here are three strategies to help you get a better offer than you might expect
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