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.
Our Impact
Accessed
Data is for the four-year period from January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2017 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.
We are experts at the game of business.
79% of Florida SBDC at FGCU Consultants own or have owned small businesses.
“Small businesses need all the help they can get, but they don’t need it from umpires that have never played the game.” – Mark Brennan
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.
Recent News
Upcoming Events
Florida SBDC Upcoming Events
- Your 20 Minute Business Plan: The Business Model Canvas--Business Plans Made Easy, Wednesday, May 15, 2019
- Your 20 Minute Business Plan: The Business Model Canvas--Business Plans Made Easy, Wednesday, March 27, 2019
- Cybersecurity Academy, Wednesday, March 20, 2019
- Marketing Essentials Mastermind, Tuesday, June 04, 2019
- Marketing Essentials Mastermind, Tuesday, May 07, 2019
- Marketing Essentials Mastermind, Tuesday, April 02, 2019
- Cybersecurity Academy, Wednesday, April 03, 2019
- Overview of Doing Business with the Federal Government, Monday, May 20, 2019