The Florida SBDC has provided services to many of Florida's entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs would like to share their stories with you. Below is a list of businesses that have provided stories about the benefits and assistance the FSBDCN has made available.

Twisted Cycles LLC
SBDC at USF, Avon Park

"The SBDC was instrumental in helping make my dream of starting the business come true,” said Nick. “Now that I am up and running, I will continue to use them for marketing assistance."

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Zoom Groom Mobile Pet Spa
SBDC at UWF, Fort Walton Beach

"Richard and I consider the help of the SBDC an invaluable resource. They were able to help us to avoid many of the traps and troubles that many new business owners fall into. Starting our business without help from Jim and the SBDC staff would have been much more difficult” added Laura."

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Heavy Equipment Recovery of Florida
SBDC at UNF, Jacksonville

"We knew we wanted to export. We just didn’t know how. The certificate program opened our eyes to opportunities and resources that made exporting a reality for our company,” said Leslie. “Cathy and the SBDC connected us to the experts we needed to get started."

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American Building Inspectors Corp
SBDC at GCCC, Lynn Haven

"By using the no cost services of the Gainesville, Florida SBDC we had professional assistance to help us launch our Business Plan into action. We would like to thank Pat from the Gainesville SBDC for all of his help and John Miller from the Lynn Haven, Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for his involvement and assistance."

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Joseph B. Mizereck & Assoc
SBDC at FAMU, Tallahassee

"The reason I sought out the help of the SBDC was I knew I was on to something but, I wasn’t sure how to make it all work. Fortunately, I found Chris Workman at the SBDC and he helped me think through what I needed to do to take my work to the next level," said Joe.

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Salam Market
SBDC at UCF, Kissimmee

"I would recommend that anyone looking to start or expand a business take part in the services offered by the SBDC it gives you a different point a view, you get good ideas and resources so that you will not become part of the failure statistics but rather successful statistics."

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Florida Heart CPR
SBDC at FAU, Port St. Lucie

"Without the help of Ken Stephanz and the assistance received from the SBDC, I wouldn’t be here today. I have created jobs for myself and others, and am meeting a crucial need in our community. I highly recommend that anyone considering a business venture seek out the expertise of the SBDC. Ken’s assistance was invaluable. I continue to rely on Ken and the SBDC even at this stage of my business."

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