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Ready to lean into the #OctoberTheory of changing your life and start your business? Reserve your seat to hear from our expert Dr. Len Eichler in Panama City Beach this Thursday morning, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m.-noon at TechFarms. During this in-depth start-up workshop, Dr. Eichler will guide you through the journey to start up right in Northwest Florida. Afterwards, you qualify to meet with a consultant at no cost as needed for your business!

   

Sign up at no cost for TODAY — Tuesday, Oct. 29 at noon for an hour (enjoy your lunch while tuning in!) to get a clear overview of AI and practical applications for your business. Learn how AI can enhance decision-making, automate processes, and give you a competitive edge. Don’t miss this chance to simplify AI and integrate it into your business strategy.       Reserve your digital spot now for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. for an hour. You'll be marking your calendar to take advantage of this opportunity to hear from our experienced lender panelists about how small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to understand funding options for business growth can attain access to capital.

   

Learn how to launch a successful venture in your area with a start-up workshop that will assist you in taking the right steps to build your business' foundation, and build it well. Take the time to get down to business with our skilled small business expert. Post-workshop, you'll be able to meet with a consultant at no cost throughout your entrepreneurial endeavor. Register to attend Dax Hale's upcoming workshop Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

     

Join us in Panama City at The Hive on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon for a start-up workshop with our expert consultant Zach Gilmore. Zach has extensive experience in business and economic development across different industries. Snag this chance to start your business venture.

Learn more about starting a business from John Emsing at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon. Remember, once you complete this key workshop, you can start meeting one-on-one with a consultant at no cost on your business start-up journey.

Get started with your new business idea, and kick off your no-cost SBDC consulting. This last Starting a Business workshop of 2024 taught by local expert Mark Van Wagenen is happening at the Pensacola Chamber on Friday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.-noon. Don't skip out.

   

Sign up to tune into this webinar and let's refine or define your brand, including insights on communicating your story, values, and personality effectively to captivate your target audience. Join TODAY, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. Central for an hour.

This relevant, powerful webinar on creating a smart holiday marketing strategy — from the digital to the physical — is being offered tomorrow, Oct. 30 at 8 a.m. Central. Register here to join the online viewing party hosted by SBDC on Zoom. Let's get your ducks in a row.

Sign up today for another sister SBDC webinar but this one focused on digital marketing overall. Learn a coordinated approach to create a presence with customers via email, social media, and your website. Join Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m.-noon Central.

 

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The stupendous season of shopping small is upon us.   Now's the time to get special small business service and education deals — plus free marketing materials including decals, store signage, and other supplies to join the Shop Small movement in preparation for Small Business Saturday happening Nov. 30 this year! Grasp this crucial marketing timeframe to plan, prep, and leverage the effort to shop local this season. Harnessing community support means everything.   Review resources now and start strategizing. Reach out if you need assistance, so you're ready to tackle the season with aplomb.

     

Schedule a free, confidential client appointment in the future with our consultants at some of our partner locations. Each consultant in a spot and timeframe that works for you can provide solutions to your pressing small business challenges. Send them an email to set up your own Power Hour timeslot at a location that works for you. No fee, no forms, no lines.

       

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The Florida SBDC Network is state designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.] and recognized as Florida’s “premier source” for business assistance.   The Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida 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, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.