Certified & Credentialed
Consultants
Strategic Guidance
Data-Driven
Decision Making
Not in Business
Jump-Start Your Start-up
Go from idea to implementation.
Take the leap and launch the right way with these business start-up video series.
Starting—and succeeding—begins here
In Business
Accelerate Your Growth
We have a signature action-oriented assessment process to devise and implement the growth strategies you need to grow and succeed in business.
Start here to scale and multiply your profitability.
FSBDC at FGCU
Our Impact
Data is for the period from January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2020 and based on annual client surveys conducted by Florida SBDC Network Headquarters.
How the FSBDC at FGCU Works
STEP 1
Schedule Your No-Cost Consultation
You will be matched with a consultant within 24-48 hours.
STEP 2
Get a Strategic Plan
Our business consultants will help you develop a data-based strategic plan, map out goals, strategies and tactics and help you implement it.
STEP 3
Grow & Succeed
We provide on-going guidance to help you navigate your business past obstacles, optimize performance and keep you on the road to success.
Take Your Business
From Where You Are to Where
You Want to Be
Workshops
Our no-cost and low-cost training sessions offer the opportunity to learn more about running and growing your business.
Starting—and succeeding—begins here.
Business Consulting
Through personalized, one-on-one business consulting, we help small business owners with planning and growth strategies
Programs & Initiatives
From our signature Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida celebration to our cohort-based classes and trending education offerings. Tap into our intellectual capital and to business-to-business networking opportunities that support your business.
DISTINGUISHED ENTREPRENEUR
Every year during National Small Business Week, we recognize three outstanding Southwest Florida business owners for their success, innovative technology, and business advocacy
women excelle
Women Excelle is an empowering event designed exclusively for women in business, women starting a business, and those aspiring to join the business world in Southwest Florida.
Small Business Program
The SBDC at FGCU is partnering with the School Board of Lee County to help and encourage small businesses to participate in active solicitations.
THE AVERAGE GROWTH OF AN SBDC CLIENT IS
4X greater than the national average growth of small businesses
Source: “The Economic Impact of Small Business Center Counseling Activities in the United States: 2016-2017″ by Professor James J. Chrisman of Mississippi State University
Success Stories
One of the benefits of the Florida SBDC consulting services is they are no cost, and the best part is the consultants have been business owners who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience.
I overcame the obstacle of funding my franchise business. With the help of the Florida SBDC I as able to secure an SBA Express Loan to open my business, Swimtastic.
Not in Business
Jump-Start Your Start-up
Go from idea to implementation.
Take the leap and launch the right way with these business start-up video series.
Starting—and succeeding—begins here
In Business
Accelerate Your Growth
We have a signature action-oriented assessment process to devise and implement the growth strategies you need to grow and succeed in business.
Start here to scale and multiply your profitability.
