The Spark Growth summit brings together entrepreneurs, technologists and economic development officials to showcase Bradenton, spark a conversation on the technology start-up climate in Florida and Bradenton and assess how to improve. The conference is also designed to spark the idea that Bradenton is a great place to operate a high-tech business. Fast Company magazine, […]
FLYING COLORS An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital. When the economy tanked around 2008, enrollment in Olya Losina’s fledgling art school began to wane. Marketing the San Diego-based Losina Art Center to a new crop of students required cash the painter and her husband/business partner, Bill Beatty, didn’t have. So […]
The Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University organized a lender information forum on Tuesday, April 2nd. The event was co-sponsored with The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce who provided meeting space. Two representatives from the Jacksonville based North Florida District Office of the Small Business Administration provided valuable information on current programs to […]
2013 Technology Commercialization Grant Program The Leon County Research and Development Authority announces its Technology Commercialization Grant program for 2013. The grant is designed to support the development of innovative technology into commercial products or services. By providing up to $15,000 per grant, the Leon County Research and Development Authority will support local technology research […]
For the budding entrepreneur who made a resolution to start a business in the New Year, there are literally 100 things to consider before taking a risk in the marketplace. Here are few tips to get you started that will address the most pivotal steps needed for success in every industry. SELF-EVALUATE First, self-evaluation is […]
Local business owners affected by the 2010 Gulf oil spill are eligible to seek recovery under the BP Oil claims process that extends help to more of the Big Bend.Under the Court Supervised Settlement Program (CSSP), numerous businesses in the Big Bend might now qualify for compensation, even if they were not directly affected by […]
For those aspiring entrepreneurs who included a business startup among their goals for 2013, two programs are offering seminars on the basics. The Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University has scheduled the program “How to Start a Business” on Jan. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the center’s Innovation Park office in […]
Having a business plan is a must for small business owners, but finding the time to put pen to paper often means putting them on hold until the very last minute, such as right before that big meeting with a loan officer or bank manager. But business planning does not have to be that way. […]
America’s Small Business Development Center Network has published a list of resources that will help small businesses with needs in all areas ranging from preparing for a loan, laws, business plans to financial advice. READ MORE
