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Professional One-on-One Guidance at No Cost
Get expert support to plan, grow, and strengthen your business with personalized, confidential consulting tailored to your goals.
The Florida SBDC at FAMU provides professional, one-on-one consulting to both new and established business owners, completely free of charge. Whether you're launching a startup, preparing for funding, entering new markets, or improving day-to-day operations, our certified consultants deliver practical, data-driven guidance to help you make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Consulting Service Areas
Our advisors provide practical support across key areas of business, offering strategic insight and personalized guidance to help you build, manage, and grow your company with confidence.
Business Consulting
Receive one-on-one guidance to develop strategies, solve challenges, and move your business forward. Our consultants work with you to clarify direction, evaluate opportunities, and create actionable plans that support sustainable growth.
From startup planning to operational improvements, we serve as a trusted partner at every stage of business.
Business Management & Strategic Planning
Strengthen your operations with strategic planning and performance-focused management guidance. We help business owners align vision with execution by identifying growth opportunities, improving internal processes, and establishing measurable goals.
Whether you’re refining your leadership approach, restructuring operations, or planning for expansion, we provide the structure and insight needed to move forward with clarity.
International Trade & Expert Assistance
Expand into global markets with export readiness support, market research, and trade compliance guidance. Our consultants help you assess international opportunities, navigate regulations, and develop strategies for entering and succeeding in foreign markets.
If you are considering exporting or looking to grow your international presence, we provide expert support to help you compete confidently.
Cybersecurity & AI Readiness
Protect your business with risk assessments and practical strategies to safeguard data and strengthen resilience. We help business owners understand potential vulnerabilities and implement best practices that reduce risk and support long-term stability.
Take proactive steps to protect your business, maintain customer trust, and ensure operational continuity in today’s digital environment.
Manufacturing
Improve efficiency and competitiveness with support in process optimization, supply chain strategy, and operational growth. Our consulting services help manufacturers streamline production, reduce costs, and position their businesses for sustainable expansion.
From small-scale operations to growing production facilities, we provide guidance that strengthens performance and profitability.
Our other areas of expertise include:
Feasibility & Market Research
International Trade
Business Formation
Big Statewide Impact. Real Local Results.*
In 2024 alone, Florida SBDC Network clients achieved:
* Data sourced from the Florida SBDC Network 2024 Economic Impact Report (published May 2025).
$3.8 Billion
in New Sales
$304 Million
in Capital Secured
19,800
Jobs Created or Retained
1,019
New Businesses Launched