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Small Business Development Center @ Florida A&M University

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The SBDC at Florida A&M University provides the area's eight (8) counties 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.

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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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Construction Management Development Classes Beginning Soon

Many opportunities exist for construction professionals with the right sets of skills. To be successful, you must remain competitive during fluctuating economic cycles. Enhance your knowledge of the construction industry and expand your capacity for leadership with the Construction Management Development Program's certification classes. Certification classes consist of six (6) courses which will each be offered in Tallahassee, Pensacola, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

SBA Administrator Offers Economic Injury Assistance to Florida Small Businesses Affected by Deepwater BP Oil Spill

WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced today the agency is making low-interest loans available to Florida small businesses near the Gulf of Mexico suffering financial losses following the April 20 Deepwater BP oil spill that shut down commercial and recreational fishing along the state’s southeast coast. Small businesses can request deferrals on existing SBA disaster loans.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Activated

In response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, the SBA has authorized the activation of the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program for the counties included in the attached SBA Press Release. The SBA is setting up an office in Pensacola at the SBDC at UWF Center located at 401 E Chase St, Ste 100 beginning on Tuesday, May 18.