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The SBDC at Florida A&M University provides Leon and Gadsden County residents with access to small business counseling and workshops, a resource library, and a computer learning station/internet access. Business owners can come to the center for counseling, information and educational programs geared especially towards small businesses. Appointments are recommended. You may e-mail barbara.boles@famu.edu or call Barbara Boles at 850.599.3407.

Small Business Development Centers have assisted hundreds of thousands of potential and existing business owners by providing the management advice, training and information they need to start, grow, and profit. With funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and partners ranging from institutions of higher learning to state agencies to municipalities, to private organizations, SBDCs are able to offer this management assistance to business owners at little or no cost.

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What is Online Business Consulting?

On-line Business Consulting is free and confidential access to expert business advice for entrepreneurs and existing businesses. It is conducted by a Certified Business Analyst (CBA) from a Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

What should I expect?

You will apply for services from your computer over our secure web application. Your application will be forwarded to the SBDC region serving the city you select. Within three working days you will be contacted by that region SBDC. The SBDC may refer you to internet resources based on your stated needs. At some point, you might decide to enroll in a seminar at an SBDC facility, spend time in an SBDC Business Resource Library, or visit the SBDC in person for advice. On-Line Business Consulting is designed to be flexible yet similar to the traditional office-based consulting experience.

Showcase of Florida Successes Over Thirty Years

Thirty years of Florida SBDC success stories.

FREE Online Courses

The SBDC at Florida A&M University offers free on-line training through SBA. In general, the courses are all self-paced and should take about 30 minutes to complete. Most of the courses require a brief online registration.

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SBDC News

SBA Launches YouTube Channel Aim is to Reach Larger Audience through Popular Site

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration has begun posting informational videos on YouTube as it joins an increasing trend within the federal government to use the popular video-sharing web platform to reach a larger audience.

A Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses for the H1N1 Influenza

A Preparedness Guide for Small Businesses for the H1N1 Influenza

Meet Entrepreneurs Who Certified Their Businesses

How women and minority owned business certification helped boost revenue at three companies just to name a few.

One of the SBDC's Own Featured in TCC's African-American History Calendar

The Small Business Development Center@ FAMU, would like to congratulate one of our own, Mr. Jerrod W. Holton.  He has been honored by being selected as one of the few that are featured on Tallahassee Community Colleges' 2010 African-American History Calendar.  Mr. Holton is a Gadsden County resident and currently holds the position of Mayor of the City of Midway.  He is also a 2009 Small Business  Advocate Award winner.  

Florida Ranked 4th Most Friendly to Entrepreneurship

Last week, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, an Oakton, Va., nonprofit small-business advocacy group, released its 13th annual “Small Business Survival Index” — a ranking of which states (plus the District of Columbia) were least likely to make it difficult for entrepreneurs to do business from a government-cost perspective.

 

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2035 East Paul Dirac Drive
Morgan Building, Innovation Park
Suite 130-140
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(p)850.599.3407   (f)850.561.2049

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