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  • river street sweets savannah's candy kitchen logo-01River Street Sweets – Savannah’s Candy Kitchen: Bringing Good, Old Fashioned Candies to OrlandoJune 23, 2022 - 12:25 pm

    Starting a small business in a new state can be daunting, even if it that business is one of the fastest growing franchise opportunities in the country. Although you can expect support from the franchise company, the franchisor is not always the best choice when grappling with the many challenges associated with opening a new business in a new market – challenges like local permitting, employee recruitment and more. When Lucia and Keith Lubbock, owners of River Street Sweets – Savannah’s Candy Kitchen Orlando, were starting their business and facing all those questions, Lucia turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at  the University of Central Florida’s (FSBDC at UCF) Kissimmee office for assistance.

  • Night Lite Pediatrics LogoNight Lite Pediatrics Urgent Care: Taking Care of Kids and Taking Care of BusinessJune 16, 2022 - 9:56 am

    Managing a growing business effectively is a constantly challenging, uphill battle. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it and every business would be successful. We all know that isn’t the reality. In fact, the wisest business leaders recognize there are always opportunities for improving performance. The three owners of Night Lite Pediatrics Urgent Care – Dr. Vivek Desai, Dr. Ayodeji Otegbeye, and Dr. Oludapo Soremi – asked themselves how they could run their business more efficiently. To do so, they turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) for answers. They soon found themselves tapping into the FSBDC’s no-cost, expert consulting services as well as participating in its Advisory Board Council program, leading to extremely positive results.

  • Kelly's Homemade Ice CreamHow Sweet It Is: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Growing FastJune 1, 2022 - 7:54 pm

    For some small business owners, explosive growth – in revenues, employees, locations – can be an exciting yet daunting challenge. No one wants to miss an opportunity, but the fear of overextending and moving too fast can hold you back. Kelly and Scott Seidl, founders and owners of Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, recognized that ‘they didn’t know what they didn’t know’ as they sought to manage their rapidly growing business. To gain the perspectives and guidance they wanted to confidently push forward and nurture this growth, the Seidl’s turned to the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF) and its award-winning Advisory Board Council (ABC) program.

  • Global Technology Integrators, GTIGTI Finds Needed Resources, Spurring Rapid GrowthMay 25, 2022 - 9:08 am

    Small- and medium-sized businesses rarely have enough resources, whether it’s a shortage of people, capital, or even time. Obtaining and nurturing growth typically requires continuous, substantial support, however, so finding these necessary resources is an ongoing challenge for business owners. Such was the case for Tonya Oxford, owner and CEO, and her husband Tony Oxford, President of Global Technology Integrators, LLC (GTI), as they contemplated their company’s future. It is also why they sought assistance from the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (FSBDC at UCF).

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Upcoming Events

Big Skills for Leading Small: Building Great Teams
Thursday, June 30, 2022

It’s no secret we are facing new challenges as small business owners. The current labor market has put employees in a position of power and, for the first time in decades, the pool of eligible… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, July 7, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

CRM Basics: Managing Your Growth Machine
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Many business owners and executives understand they should use a customer relationship management (CRM) tool as the machine to manage their growth activities, however over 40% do not have a CRM. And many of those… [read more]

Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a… [read more]

Being a Better Leader: Developing Yourself and Your Team for Success
Thursday, July 28, 2022

In this webinar we will help business leaders learn how to enhance employee engagement and drive profitability by exploring the 3 Key Leadership Circles of Developing Yourself, Interpersonal Skills and Developing Others. You will come… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, August 4, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

Marketing for Business Success
Thursday, August 11, 2022

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative… [read more]

Business Stability – Disaster Planning for Small Businesses
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Business interruptions and disasters affect every business at some stage in their growth. Whether it is a hurricane, power outage, or road construction, disasters can strike at any time. There are key steps businesses can… [read more]

Build Your Business Credit
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Building business credit is a common quest for both new and existing small business owners. From startup costs to new expansion strategies, establishing a strong business credit profile can help make your immediate and future… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, September 1, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Thursday, September 8, 2022

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a… [read more]

Grow with Google: Google Analytics
Thursday, September 22, 2022

Learn how to take advantage of Google’s free marketing and business productivity tools to grow your business. Google has a buffet of free tools that help small businesses attract new future customers. This workshop shows… [read more]

Cash Flow Management: Making a Hidden Resource Work For You
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Cash is King. Every business has a hidden store of cash and hidden cash leaks. Utilizing the cash flow management strategies of large corporations, learn how to find, preserve, and use cash to manage and… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, October 6, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

Marketing for Business Success
Thursday, October 13, 2022

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative… [read more]

Engaging and Managing Employees to Increase Productivity
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Are your employees working remotely, in-person, condensed hours, with an abnormal schedule, or all the above?Your team is essential to productively growing your business, so how can you best engage team members and achieve desired… [read more]

How to Make Your Website Search Engine Friendly
Thursday, October 27, 2022

Have you ever wondered how web search engines and search engine optimization (SEO) works? Are you looking for more online visibility? In this webinar you will learn some of the easiest ways to increase the… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, November 3, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

Business Plan Writing Made Easier
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Your business needs a roadmap for every stage of its growth. We’ll remove the mystery of how to create a business plan, the information that should be included, and how to use it as a… [read more]

Accessing Capital: How to Prepare for an SBA Loan
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Do you require financial assistance to start a business or expand an existing business? Securing small business loans can be challenging. In this webinar, we'll walk you through the financial forecast and loan budgets to… [read more]

How to Start Your Business
Thursday, December 1, 2022

If you’re thinking of starting a business, it’s important to take the right steps. This course will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take, and how to avoid common missteps to… [read more]

Marketing for Business Success
Thursday, December 8, 2022

A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative… [read more]

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Florida SBDC Network

Florida SBDC NetworkThe FSBDC at UCF is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by 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. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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