USF Small Business Development Center

Free business consulting and training from experts.

Florida SBDC at University of South Florida

Located at South Florida State College

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida, with an office at South Florida State College's main campus in Avon Park, assists existing and emerging businesses in DeSoto county, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. The SBDC consultant will meet --by appointment only--in DeSoto County or on-line. Seeking advice on growing an established business? Our professionally credentialed consultants have the real-world experience and expertise to help you make the right business decisions. Our consultants' expertise focuses on areas that are vital to owning and operating a successful business, including:
 

• Strategic market research
• Market expansion and revenue growth
• Business and strategic plan development
• Access to capital and loan packaging assistance
• Financial analysis and assessment
• Accounting systems and financial literacy
• Feasibility analysis and start-up assistance.

No-cost specialized services available for qualified businesses looking to accelerate market growth:

• Growth Acceleration provides in-depth business assessments and strategic planning for qualified businesses to develop sustainable growth strategies.
• Export Marketing Plans position qualified manufacturing small businesses in Florida who are “new-to-export” to identify growth strategies through the development of specialized plans.Government Contracting assists established businesses to expand by reaching new markets through federal, state and local government contracting.
• Small Business Certification could present growth opportunities for your woman, minority, or Veteran-owned business.

To schedule an appointment with a certified business consultant today call 863.784.7378 or click here to send an email.