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February 2023

Spanish Webinars for Small Businesses

Join the SBDC at FAU Webinar series in Spanish, where businesses will develop an understanding of the digital transformation process or how to navigate websites and social media for their business.

For established businesses who want to see how the digital transformation revolution works for their organizations, pre-register here.

For entrepreneurs and startups who have an interest in creating/updating a website or social media page for their business, pre-register here.

Save the Date

SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses. Join us in celebrating SBDC's across the nation.

Small Business Day at the Capitol

Small Business Day at the Capitol also takes place on Wednesday, March 15th. Join clients and the Florida SBDC Network as they host a special showcase event providing an opportunity for businesses to network with other small businesses, stakeholders and community partners.

Art in a Cart

“Sara [Alshareef] was such an integral part of everything; she was at the foundation of it. Her insight was so valuable. Sara saw me at the very beginning when I was transforming cinder blocks into kids-size tables. She's always been very supportive. Every phone call has always been very strategic so that I come out feeling like the clouds have parted, and I better understand what my next steps should be, and how to get there.”

Alexa Simeone, owner of LeLe Art Lab.

Read more of her story here.

Find the full list of consulting services here.

Contracting with Local

Agencies

Date: April 5

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST

Contracting with the Federal Government

Date: April 12

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST

Virtual Marketing Plan

Participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to define the scope of the virtual marketing plan. Receive a comprehensive plan that includes an analysis of the current state of your business with strategies to address the new business environment:

Current and recommended marketing strategy
Target markets, marketing channels, advertising
Analysis of competitors, brands, social media, website, email marketing, e-commerce platforms and customer segment
Action plan and priorities to address the new-normal and re-opening strategies

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

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.

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.