If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Florida SBDC at UCFIn-person Event: This presentation provides an understanding of the various certifications impacted by SBA and discusses eligibility criteria and the application process. To aid your business to make effective connections with the government your business should obtain the proper certifications, if available. SBA small business certifications document a special capability or status that will help your small business compete in the …
Florida SBDC at UCFVirtual Webinar Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.
Florida SBDC at UCFGenerative AI is transforming how customers discover and evaluate businesses online. This webinar will show you how to make your digital presence more AI-friendly. Learn practical strategies to improve your visibility in AI-driven search tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. Perfect for small business owners ready to stay visible and competitive in the new era of AI-powered discovery. …
Florida SBDC at UCFIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Florida SBDC at UCFIn-person Event: The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program is one of the most powerful federal government certification programs that permit eligible, certified businesses to obtain sole source and limited competition contracting opportunities. To ensure that applicant businesses are eligible for certification, the SBA conducts a thorough review of an applicant’s business – including review of business documents, company tax returns, personal …
Florida SBDC at UCFA virtual webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as well as three new …
Florida SBDC at UCFIf you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This two-and-a-half-hour virtual webinar will give you an overview of what to know, important actions to take, and best practices on how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success. Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business as …
Florida SBDC at UCFIn-person Workshop: The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program is designed to assist small businesses that may struggle to obtain surety bonds through traditional commercial channels. By guaranteeing bid, performance, and payment bonds, the program enables these businesses to secure contracts that require bonding, which is often a prerequisite for bidding on government and private sector projects. Attendees will be briefed by …
Florida SBDC at UCFVirtual Webinar Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a tool to keep your company on track for long term growth.
Florida SBDC at UCFIn-person Workshop: The SBA became responsible for the Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VSBCP) in January 2023. Now that the dust has settled, learn about the new program, the steps to apply, and the eligibility criteria to be able to certify your business as a veteran-owned small business concern. Attendees will be briefed by the UCF SBDC Apex Accelerator program regarding free …
Florida SBDC at UCFThis is an In-person Event: The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded its business development SBA Mentor-Protégé Program. By pairing your small business with a mentor enterprise, small business owners should benefit from the expertise of their mentor and better compete for government contracts - both of which can drive up the value of their business when it's time to sell. Most …
Florida SBDC at UCFThis In-person workshop will provide an overview of how to build a successful Joint Venture package that conforms to SBA regulations. An old phrase says that two heads are better than one, your properly conformed Joint Venture will make that statement true. A joint venture agreement or JV is an arrangement between two or more businesses to team up to accomplish a …
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