On GrowBiz from time to time we bring you the lowdown on programs and services available to eligible small businesses. Here is information on one of them: The State Small Business Credit Initiative. WHAT IT IS: The State Small Business Credit Initiative, or SSBCI, has been allocated more than $488 million […]
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Cybersecurity isn’t just for large companies. Here are some tips.
You’ve probably heard of phishing, ransomware, denial of service attacks and of course computer viruses, but perhaps you thought these type of cyber attacks and breaches couldn’t happen to your small business. “Most small businesses think they don’t have to worry about it. They always think it happens to only […]
Starting up right: Tips for new-business success
Thinking about starting your own business? Entrepreneurs are risk takers, but it’s still important to take calculated risks. That is the theme of a new webinar by Florida SBDC at FIU that is packed with tips and resources. You have to be self directed, action oriented and tolerant of uncertainly. […]
Luxury clothier and salon for men is quickly taking off, with help from Florida SBDC at FIU
Walk into Jaxson Maximus on the ground floor of a glittering high-rise in Brickell area of Miami, and you’ll find a bustling luxury custom clothier, a full-service tailor shop and a salon for men all in one shop. Madison Boehm, who had recently graduated from the University of Houston with […]
Entrepreneurship can be a crazy ride, but this small business owner wouldn’t have it any other way
For the love of key lime pie, Fookem’s Fabulous creates the recipe for business success, with help from SBDC at FIU
Fresh and delicious key lime pie delivered in a convenient vending machine? Yes, please. It’s the latest expansion of Coconut Grove small business Fookem’s Fabulous, which popped up during the pandemic’s early days as a home business and has since served thousands of Miamians and visitors the oh-so-Florida dessert. Hungry for more? […]
SBA Administrator hosts a roundtable with local small businesses at FIU Business
By Cynthia Corzo and Michelle Lopez – FIU News Hosted at FIU Business, Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), met in July with South Florida small business owners who shared their challenges and offered suggestions on how the organization can improve opportunities for growth. “It’s […]
Florida SBDC at FIU helped launch more than 250 businesses in the last two years. Here’s how they did it.
The Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU, which was recently named the National SBDC of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration for its work supporting small businesses in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, may be best known for its work helping established businesses grow larger, creating more jobs […]
Compiling a winning business plan for your small business: Here are some tips
Let’s talk about the written business plans. Florida SBDC at FIU business consultant Alina Matas is an expert in structuring and writing business plans. Here is some of her advice. Why have one? Most small business owners need one if they are seeking bank financing, but it’s still good to […]
With Florida SBDC at FIU’s help, small business success stories thrive in North Miami Beach
Small business owner Melissa Guzman offers the beloved foods of her Caribbean homeland – but she veganizes them for healthier living. She should know – it’s helped her, too. Now she wants to expand The Caribe Vegan brand into retail. Darren Mendoza’s Lutong Pinoy restaurants are wildly popular with the […]