Paradise SUP Adventure Tours
When you do what you love, even work doesn’t feel much like work. For Lori Coppola, being out on the water is more like a day at the beach than work. In 2021, she decided to turn her passion for stand up paddleboarding into her very own business: Paradise SUP Adventure Tours.
Coppola knew she wanted to share her love of the sport with others, but she wasn’t sure where to go to help get her business up and running in Florida. Previously, before moving out of New York, Coppola had worked with a small business association to assist her in launching her real estate company.
After some research, she discovered the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FGCU. Turning to the SBDC allowed Paradise SUP Adventure Tours get to where it is today.
The SBDC worked closely with Coppola to create a business plan, set up her LLC, provide financial advice, and more. “Moving to Florida, I didn’t know where to go, not being from the area,” Coppola shared. “I met with [the SBDC], and they went above and beyond. I’m completely impressed with the help I received.”
Paradise SUP Adventure Tours offers stand up paddleboard rentals and lessons, guided private tours, meet-up events for residents, and paddleboard deliveries.
“They give you everything you need to start a business. It’s simple, and they are for everybody,” Coppola adds. She is looking forward to working with the SBDC to set up social media for her business soon.
Coppola feels that her biggest success to date is taking her dreams and turning them into reality. In addition to all the services Paradise SUP Adventure Tours provides, Coppola is most excited with her newest addition: paddleboarding parties, complete with water games and socializing with others.
“If you’re looking to start a business, and you don’t know where to start… the SBDC can help you get everything set up to move forward successfully.”
For more information about Paradise SUP Adventure Tours, please visit https://paradisesupadventuretours.com.
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