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Pilar Guzman Zavala was still beaming with energy and excitement having just returned from an airport conference in Denver in early March. Her small business, Half Moon Empanadas, was preparing to expand nationally, and the interest at the large tradeshow was “amazing.” But what seemed like overnight, she and her […]
This FIU BizNews report was republished here with permission. This report has been updated. The coronavirus has delivered a serious blow to small businesses throughout South Florida, and many are afraid of what the future holds. Amidst this crisis, the Florida SBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC), the small business development center at […]
In times of crisis, the importance of your team shines through. That’s why you spent so much time choosing the right employees for your small business in the first place. Earlier this week, we brought you a post on communicating with your customers in times of crisis. Today we look […]
While Congress works on adding another $250 billion to its $349 billion small business loan program, which could happen as early as this week, local resources for small businesses are growing. NEW WEBSITE WITH HELP FOR BUSINESSES A new website, Axis South Florida (AxisHelps.org), has brought together a list of […]
Amid unprecedented fear, anxiety and uncertainty, small businesses may think it’s time to pause their marketing. Not so fast. Marketing and branding experts say this is the time to strategically continue investing in marketing, yet the messaging needs to shift for the coronavirus recession we are entering. “Marketing is about […]
Bankers are preparing for a deluge of applications as the COVID-19 stimulus package’s Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses rolls out starting Friday. Don’t expect all bankers to be ready, however. Lenders have been sounding the alarm that they haven’t had time to properly prepare for the deluge and […]
If you have been a regular GrowBiz reader – and we hope you are – by now you are fully versed on the small business loans and grants available from the federal and state government. You also know about other sources as small businesses fight back against the coronavirus assault. […]
Like you, Florida SBDC at FIU has been following developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As a services to small businesses, below please find updated information on COVID-19-related resources and please share with other small businesses. SBA Disaster Assistance The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now providing up to $2 […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. What that means: Small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19 can apply for short-term interest free loans up to $50,000. The application period is open now and runs through May 8, 2020. “As we mitigate against […]
UPDATE: Florida Governor Rob DeSantis activates emergency bridge loan program to get interest free short-term loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more here. Like all of you, Florida SBDC at FIU has been following developments with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We’d like to share updated information on COVID-19-related […]