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SBDC Region of the Year

Thanks to our clients and strategic partners in Broward and Palm Beach counties, the Florida SBDC at FAU team earned the statewide network's 2021 Region of the Year award. Under the leadership of Dr. Sandra D. Marin Ruiz, the Florida SBDC at FAU team achieved outstanding scores across the board in terms of performance metrics, which include consulting hours delivered to small business owners, capital raised, government contracts acquired, sales revenue generated, grants earned and more.

Join us in celebrating!
Welcome to the Team

The team at the Florida SBDC welcomes Jaison Raju, a business consultant specializing in small business growth, economic development, business valuation and government contracting.

To connect with him visit sbdc.fau.edu.
Digital Growth: Simple Steps to Online Marketing

The world is evolving fast and keeping up with the technologies, trends and inventions developed can be tricky. That's where we come in. Join us on Oct. 8 with the City of Miramar where we discuss online marketing and the simple steps to follow to incorporate them into your business.

Date: Oct. 6
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Financial Literacy Workshop

Join the Florida SBDC at FAU and Alfredo Lacayo in partnership with the Town of Davie CRA to learn about business finance and accounting in a quick and simple manner.

Date: Sept. 9
Time: 10 to 11: 30 a.m.
August is National Business Month, and the Florida SBDC at FAU highlighted several Black business owners. Check out the owners below, or watch the video here.
Meet Lynda Seide. Owner of House of Seide, a luxury bridal shop in Palm Beach County.
Meet Christina Romelus. Owner of PolitiCalm, they offer counseling and coaching for politics, in Palm Beach County.
Take a look at the small business virtual events at the Florida SBDC at FAU. Find more events here, or to sign up to become a client, click here.
Dale Carnegie's Thrive 2021: The Innovative Mindset

Date: Sept. 16
Time: 11a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Growth Acceleration Plans

Acceleration consultants deliver in-depth consulting in the areas of cash flow management, financial analysis and capital access, marketing and strategic business planning. Businesses are provided the tools, strategies and expertise needed to accelerate business growth and success in today’s competitive market. Participate in one or more sessions of direct consulting to receive a professional growth acceleration plan which includes:

  • Description of the methodology of the report and the company background
  • Market and industry analysis, and data for decision-making
  • Detailed financial statement analysis
  • Report recommendations
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 current state 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 segments
  • Action plan and priorities to address the new-normal and re-opening strategies
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.