Owning and operating a small business can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. What comes with a sense of freedom, fulfillment, and excitement, however, can be a sense of isolation.
This is where Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) help. As one of the original eight pilot programs, the Jacksonville SBDC at UNF fosters local, regional, and state economic prosperity by providing aspiring and existing small businesses access to professionally certified and credentialed business consultants to help mitigate common obstacles and find success.
Designated as “Florida’s principal provider of small business assistance [Fla. Stat. § 288.001],” the Florida SBDC at UNF is based in Jacksonville and covers 18 counties in North Florida, with seven fulltime offices across the region, to serve the needs of Florida’s business community.
In addition to our core service offering of no-cost consulting, training, and business research, The FSBDC at UNF provide a comprehensive toolkit of specialized services for businesses looking to accelerate market growth, including:
• Strategic & Business Plan Development
• Access to Capital
• Strategic Market Research
• Cybersecurity
• Market Growth Development
• International Trade
• Government Contracting
• Disaster Resiliency & Recovery
Contact the Florida SBDC at UNF and learn more about how we can help.
Solar Lights, Inc.
Through the years, the SBDC has assisted us with contractual opportunities, applications for disaster loans following storms, strategic plans, Covid-19 relief, and more...the SBDC has always responded with an answer when we had a question,” and we have our consultant’s number on speed dial - he is my first ‘go-to’ resource for any business assistance.” —
Kevin & Kathryn McMonigle, OwnersFibernew Ponte Vedra
"If you are considering starting a business, even if it seems like a long shot, reach out to Marge at the SBDC for valuable information and more help than you even thought you needed!" Rose Bambach, Owner
JeePees Spaw
Orange Park
“As a result of the SBDC’s help, our loan request was approved without major questions or edits from the underwriting teams at the financial institution. The SBDC team did an awesome job and I recommend that all aspiring business owners utilize the SBDC for assistance to begin a new business. —Nimsay Rivera Gonzalez, Owner
GA
Jacksonville
“I have been using the SBDC for years on numerous projects, and have been very satisfied. The SBDC offers high-quality services and has a wealth of resources and information to make any company successful. I strongly recommend the SBDC services to those companies needing guidance and directions. I am looking forward to working with SBDC on future projects.” —Gail Carter Cade, Owner
Florida SBDC Network is a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. SBA, DoD, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with