Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network
Florida
Coaching/Consulting
Jacksonville
The Florida SBDC Network is the state’s principal provider of business assistance, offering no‑cost, confidential consulting, training, and market research to entrepreneurs and small business owners at all stages — from pre‑venture and startup to established and growth‑stage firms. With more than 40 centers statewide, SBDC helps businesses launch, grow, and thrive through expert advice, practical workshops, and data‑driven decision support.
Key Information
- No‑cost, one‑on‑one confidential business consulting covering strategic planning, financial analysis, marketing, capital access, international trade, government contracting, cybersecurity, disaster planning, and more;
- Extensive training and workshops — live and on‑demand — including business basics, growth strategies, digital readiness, and executive skill building; • Research services giving access to custom market research and industry data to inform business decisions;
- Operates through regional centers hosted by universities and economic development partners (e.g., UWF, UCF, UNF, FAU, FIU) to provide localized support across Florida’s 67 counties;
- Online on‑demand training library includes foundational modules (e.g., startup training series);
- Works across sectors and stages, assisting with startup creation, growth acceleration, and strategic pivots.
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